Camp Food
Part of what makes Under Western Skies (UWS) adventure camps so wonderful, besides the large variety of adventure activities and outdoor skill learning of course, is our take on traditional wilderness cuisine. What usually comes to mind when you think “camp grub?” Oatmeal? Macaroni & Cheese? Something brown bubbling in a pot? Well have we got a surprise for you. Not only do UWS boys learn how to cook in the backcountry but also learn what to cook in the backcountry. Our menu overflows with healthy delicious camp gourmet cuisine that is both fun to prepare and oh so good. Menu items like Strawberry Crepes, Chicken Ranch Wraps, and Sirloin Shish Kabobs are just a taste of what camp food is in store for you at UWS. And of course it all tastes better when enjoyed in the company of friends and in the setting of the immense wilderness of Montana. UWS likes to teach boys at camp about understanding where the food comes from and what a menu item is made of. We emphasize locally produced, organic food choices whenever possible. UWS promotes healthy fat consumption, avoids hydrogenated oils, and promotes a very limited use of processed sugar. Inclusion of sugar comes in the natural forms contained in fruit, honey, or grade B maple syrup. Exceptions are made when we celebrate birthdays and when we have s'mores! All meals prepared are well-balanced and 
include a variety of grains, proteins, fruits, and vegetables. We provide every boy the opportunity to fill up on the needed amounts of protein, fiber, and calories. We have plenty of healthy snacks during the day, we aim to please in quantity and quality, and we always have a delicious vegetarian option at every meal. We encourage appreciation for each meal from its origins, to its selection and purchase, its preparation and cooking, and, of course, its consumption.
The food on the UWS Adult trips and some food for the UWS Alaska Boys Wilderness Adventure is provided by Adventure Appetites.
The Shared Meal Experience
Under Western Skies Adventure Camp places significance on a shared meal experience, so each boy attending a camp session will be provided an opportunity to prepare, cook, present, and serve a meal. Boys are organized into individual cook groups for the duration of the trip and will learn how to work together to prepare delicious healthful meals. Students will learn how to operate stoves, cook and bake over an open fire, safely handle food and knives in the backcountry, and put a twist on their very own culinary creations. Presentation and service of meals are integral to the enjoyment of every person’s intake of nutrition. If the meal is presented well and served with pride, the enjoyment of the meal is enhanced.
