American Outdoor Education FAQs

We routinely support a variety of dietary needs and restrictions. Nut allergies We are a nut-free program. We neither serve nor cook with nuts or nut products. A small portion of our food items may have been manufactured in a facility that processes nut products, for example pre-packaged cookies and snack bars. Unfortunately we cannot promise that other groups have not had nut products on site. If your child is allergic to nuts, please note this in their online profile and inform their classroom teacher. Vegetarians and Vegans Vegetarian and vegan options can be provided for the entire week. Please check our menu options, and note this need on the student’s online profile. Gluten-free Gluten-free options can be provided for the entire week. While we run a clean and professional kitchen, we cannot promise that there is zero chance for cross contamination. If you need to send supplemental food up, please see the last section about food. Please check our menu options, and note this need on the student’s online profile. Religious restrictions Here at AOE we host students from a wide range of religious backgrounds. We understand that many faiths have special dietary laws or practices. This is common and can be accommodated. If this is the case for your child, please note this need on the student’s online profile. Snacks Sending or bringing snacks is not permitted due to concerns about allergies of other students as well as concerns for cleanliness in the cabins. We will make sure that students have enough and the right food. Picky eaters We encourage parents to have their children practice on food similar to the camp while still at home. Each meal provides portions from different food groups, as well as options during each meal whenever possible. If you need to send supplemental food up, please see the next section. Other allergies and restrictions If your child has other needs not listed, including other food allergies or dietary habits, which are outside the ability of our program and facility to support, you may need to provide supplemental food for them. Food that would be sent up needs to be ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat meals for the student. Meals should be labeled with the day and meal, and should come in a box or cooler with the student's name and school labeled. When sending food, remember that we are a nut-free program. Please connect with your classroom teacher about food. AOE Student Care Policy.pdf

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