Adventure Camps provides healthy, nutritious and balanced food and drinks. Food and drink are safely prepared with regard to the dietary and religious requirements of the children in our care. We ask parents to notify us regarding any special dietary requirements or allergies when they register their child.
Information regarding food allergies is recorded on the Allergy Information Board which is visible to staff whilst food is being prepared.
Adventure Camps promotes healthy eating and leads by example. Staff responsible for food preparation, handling and storage have received appropriate training.
We provide suitable healthy snacks for all the children.
Children are encouraged to develop good eating skills and table manners.
All children are given plenty of time to eat.
Fresh drinking water is available at all times.
Fresh fruit is available at all sessions.
Withholding food is never used as a form of punishment.
Staff discuss with children the importance of a balanced diet where appropriate.
The Camp does not regularly provide sweets for children.
We limit access to fatty or sugary foods.
Children are never forced to eat or drink anything against their will.
Packed Lunches #
We ensure perishable contents of packed lunches are named, refrigerated or contain an ice pack to keep food cool
We inform parents/carers of our policy on healthy eating;
We encourage parents/carers to provide sandwiches with a healthy filling, fruit and milk based desserts such as yoghurt or crème fraiche where they can only provide cold food from home. We discourage sweet drinks and can provide children with water.
We discourage packed lunch contents that consist largely of crisps, processed foods, sweet drinks and sweet products such as cakes or biscuits and
We ensure that staff sit with the children to eat their lunch so that the mealtime is a social occasion.
