FOOD AND CARE
Health
Your child’s health and safety is a priority at Shwayder. We have a medical professional on-site at all times and our medical facility provides the highest level of care. Medication, except inhalers and epipens, are dispensed to campers by certified personnel only and are not permitted in cabins. Emergency equipment is located throughout camp and our staff is CPR and First Aid certified.
Food & Nutrition
Shwayder Camp always wants to be sure that every campers’ needs are met. Therefore, we have a variety of items offered at every meal in addition to the daily specials. Our camp food is Kosher style, and we will accommodate any dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or vegetarian diets. We offer casual, family dining guaranteed to fill your tummy with love and nutrition.
Fun Food Facts
Vegetarians:
At every meal we are committed to serving protein that is not meat. We recommend that anybody who regularly keeps kosher eats vegetarian while at camp.
Gluten-Free:
We always serve gluten-free options at meals and we keep gluten-free bread and other snacks available to those who need it.
Seconds:
Everyone at Camp needs as much energy as possible, so seconds and thirds are made available to everyone.
Shabbat:
On Shabbat we have a special dinner that is always accompanied by challah and matzo ball soup.
Snacks Between
Meals:
Noshing happens! We always keep bread for Sunbutter and Jelly sandwiches and fresh fruit available in the dining hall for snacks between meals.
Dairy-Free/Vegan:
Campers and staff that require dairy-free and vegan meals are well taken care of on an individual basis. Soy milk and almond milk are available at breakfast.
Food
Allergies:
Our kitchen will accommodate anyone who has food allergies