Food & Nutrition

Meal times at Camp Mataponi are synonymous with FUN!

The whole camp eats together and the cheering and singing is so contagious that you might even forget why you’re in the dining room.

The entire food service is prepared fresh daily by our 4 chefs/12 support staff and is supervised by Aramark Food Service. Aramark is known for their variety and freshness and most importantly health standards. They have been serving Camp Mataponi for 13 summers.

• All meals are prepared fresh daily, are served buffet and family style and campers sit with their bunks.
• Our healthy menus are designed with children’s tastes in mind while keeping with a diet that is nutritious and balanced
• 25 item salad bar is served daily at lunch and dinner
• vegetarian substitutes are available
• Breakfast choices are nearly endless with a hot entrée, choice of cold cereals, fruit, bagels and more
• Fresh fruit available throughout the day
• A daily mid afternoon snack offers treats and fresh fruit
• Weekly BBQ’s
• Dress up theme dinners are some of the more popular meals (ie: Under the Sea, Safari, Western night)
• Evening snacks (canteen) provided