Dietary Concerns

CHWC menus are based on a well-balanced diet that will provide all the nutritional and calorie needs.

Sample Menus: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Participating in a mission trip with Catholic HEART Workcamp involves letting go of everyday comforts. As part of fully immersing yourself in the experience, we request that you solely consume the food provided at camp (excluding group snacks). We ask youth groups not to go out to eat before, during, or after mealtime. We also ask that groups not have pizza or any other food delivered to the school after the evening program. By doing so, you will:

  • Not waste the food purchased with your registration fee.
  • Appreciate the freedom to pick up or order food anytime you are hungry at home.
  • Feel more empathy for the less fortunate people.
  • Experience the joy of sacrifice.

Allergies and Accommodation: Catholic HEART Workcamp is sensitive to people with dietary needs. Due to the large number of people with different needs and liability guidelines, we cannot be responsible for packing lunches for allergies/dietary concerns, including peanut, gluten, etc.

We offer some options for vegetarians, but if a camper requires a special diet, they must bring their own food or supplement what their diet requires.

  • Upon arriving at camp, we asked that they please let the kitchen manager know their requirements.
  • If their diet requires them to bring their own food or to supplement, CHWC will provide a refrigerator space for them to store their food. This space will be used only for food for those with allergies (not youth group snacks).
  • Due to liability and restrictions at the school kitchen facility, CHWC does not permit any campers to cook or have access to the ovens. They are welcome to use a microwave if one is available. Only adults are permitted in the kitchen. Each group must designate an adult (21 years or older) to be responsible for coordinating the camper’s needs.
  • If they do NOT bring their own food for lunches, campers with a peanut allergy will make their own sandwiches for the week under the supervision of the CHWC Kitchen staff. For the safety of those involved, campers with an allergy must be responsible for making their own sandwiches. They will then be stored in the refrigerator, clearly marked with their name and team number for daily distribution after morning Mass.