Food and Nutrition
Camp Y`s food services team prepare appetizing and nutritious meals which are served family or buffet style, depending on your group`s needs.
All groups must fill out the Food Restrictions and Special Dietary Needs form. We have experience in preparing food for most diets (i.e. vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant, diabetic and celiac). Our kitchen requires 30 days notice to ensure all dietary needs can be accommodated.
Type of Food to Expect
Camp Y`s kitchen operates on a set two week menu plan that is available from the Camp Y office. Although we specialise in camp classics, our kitchen staff also has a full set of banquet menus. Single meals are available at an additional charge for day groups or visitors.
Our standard menu consists of healthy and filling camp favourites like: pancakes or scrambled eggs & hash browns for breakfast; macaroni & cheese or hamburgers for lunch; chicken & potatoes or stir fry for dinner. Also included is a cereal bar & fruit at breakfast, a salad bar during lunch & dinner and an evening snack. There is no additional charge for the standard menu.
Water and bowls of fruit are available 24-hours a day in the dining hall for adult chaperones and participants alike. We discourage bringing personal food of any kind to Camp Y. Any food brought to Camp Y can be given to the kitchen staff and stored safely during your visit. Please note that we strive to be a nut free site. We appreciate your help in ensuring no nut products are brought to Camp Y.
Coffee and tea are available in the dining hall 24-hours a day for adult chaperones. We ask that all dining hall mugs stay in the dining hall – if you would like to take a hot beverage around site please bring appropriate travel containers.
Alcohol is not permitted except when YMCA management confirms the alcohol will be allowed. Details will be discussed if applicable. The group must also be entirely adult or adults with the parents of children involved present (as at a reception or banquet). The group’s leader assumes responsibility for supervising and limiting excessive consumption, obnoxious behaviour, impaired driving or activities that may result in accident or injury.
Safety
At Camp Y we endeavour to make the quality of each individual’s camp experience our top priority. Providing a safe environment for campers is an integral part of this goal. Our accredited programs follow standards established by the Manitoba Camping Association and YMCA and YWCA Canada.
Camp Y staff are trained in first aid and CPR and are available to provide assistance if required.
Adult Chaperone Guidelines
Adult chaperones stay at Camp Y at no charge at a 1:10 ratio if they are providing 24-hour supervision and staying in the same accommodations as their participants.
Supervision of Students/Participants
Each participant’s Camp Y experience will be much more successful with adults interacting and participating – we ask that chaperones take a hands-on approach in supervision. We suggest chaperones discuss goals and expectations with their participants before arrival and model expected behaviours once here.
