Sample Menu
Meals are a very important part of Outdoor Science School. Everyone meets in the dining hall to fuel their bodies for hiking and learning and to enjoy time together. The kitchen staff prepare the meals “in house” with most items from scratch, including the sunflower seed butter and the legendary homemade trail bars.
Breakfast and Dinner are served in the Dining Hall “family style”. Lunch ingredients are packed in the morning and are eaten on trail “picnic style”. Snacks, such as apples and homemade trail bars, are served throughout the day. Second helpings on all meals are available. Student cabin groups share the set-up and clean-up responsibilities in the Dining Hall on a rotating basis.
Dietary Restrictions
Our kitchen staff works hard to serve excellent food to all students. If a child, Cabin Leader or Teacher has dietary restrictions, we are happy to accommodate in ways that we are able. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. We have peanut-free and tree nut-free options as well. Visitors with dietary restrictions are encouraged to communicate about food needs with the participating teacher and Outdoor Science School in advance to help us to better serve your needs. If you have any questions about the food at Wrightwood, please contact the participating teacher at your school.
Note: This is a sample menu for a typical 5-day week.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning in the Dining Hall. We offer a hot breakfast each morning, accompanied by a cold cereal bar. All breakfasts offer seconds for visitors who are hungry after exploring all day!
Tuesday Breakfast
Pancakes with Syrup
Turkey Sausage
Cereal Bar with Milk and Soy Milk
Yogurt Bar
Oatmeal
Fresh Fruit
Apple and Orange Juice
GF Pancakes
Vegan Veggie Sausage Patties
Soy Milk
Wednesday Breakfast
French Toast
Turkey Bacon
Cereal Bar with Milk and Soy Milk
Yogurt Bar
Oatmeal
Fresh Fruit
Apple and Orange Juice
GF French Toast
Vegan Veggie Sausage Patties
Soy Milk
Thursday Breakfast
County Scramble - (Egg, Tater Tots, Cheese, Bell pepper, Onion, cut up Turkey Sausage)
Black Beans Cereal Bar with Milk
Yogurt Bar
GF Corn Tortilla
Vegan Egg Patty, vegan sausage, tortilla
Soy Milk
Friday Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich Turkey patty, Egg, Cheese, English Muffin)
Cereal Bar with Milk
Yogurt Bar
Oatmeal
Fresh Fruit Vegan Veggie Breakfast Sandwich with Egg Patty, Vegan Sausage, Soy Milk
GF Bread
Lunch
Monday lunch is served in the Dining Hall shortly after arrival. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday lunch are served on the trail, picnic-style. Lunch includes a morning and afternoon snack.
Monday Lunch
Hamburger (Beef)
Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Onions, Pickles
Ketchup and Mustard
Veggie Sticks with Ranch
Tater Tots
GF Burger Buns
Vegan Veggie Burgers
Tuesday Lunch
Make-Your-Own Turkey Sandwich
Cheese, Lettuce, Mayo, Mustard
Apples or Oranges
Veggie Sticks Trail Bars
Cookies
GF Bread available
Wednesday Lunch
Make-Your-Own Sunbutter and Jam Sandwich
Cream Cheese, Sunflower Seed Butter, Mixed-fruit Jam
Apples
Trail Bars
Cookies
GF Bread available
Thursday Lunch
Make-Your-Own Turkey Sandwich
Cheese, Lettuce, Mayo, Mustard
Apples
Trail Bars
Cookies
Vegetarian Seed butter Sandwich GF Bread available
Friday Lunch
(optional order for school)
Sunflower Seed Butter and Jam Sandwiches
Trail Bars
Apples
Cookies
Dinner
Dinner is served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Dining Hall. All meals offer seconds for visitors who are especially hungry after exploring all day!
Monday Dinner
Ravioli Lasagna
Garlic Bread Salad Bar
Brownie
GF and Dairy-free Ravioli
Tuesday Dinner
Chicken Tenders
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Beans
Roll
Salad Bar
Ice Cream Sandwich
GF - Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
Wednesday Dinner
Build-your-own-Burritos
Flour or Corn Tortillas
Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa,
Ground Turkey, Jalapenos, Hot Sauce
Salad Bar
Churros
GF tortillas available
Thursday Dinner
Teriyaki Stir Fried Vegetables
Teriyaki Chicken
Jasmine Rice
Salad Bar
Ice Cream Sandwiches
GF Teriyaki Chicken
Vegan Grilled Teriyaki Tofu
GF Dairy Free Popsicles
