What to Expect

Food & Dining at Pali Adventures

Our culinary team prepares three unique and delicious meals every day to fuel active campers and support full days of adventure. Meals are healthy, kid friendly, and prepared from scratch whenever possible.

Led by Chef Robert Sevaly, our experienced kitchen team follows a clear culinary philosophy centered on quality, consistency, and care. Every menu is thoughtfully designed to be well balanced, and all meals are prepared with strict recipe adherence to ensure food safety and reliability throughout the summer.

Our approach is guided by the Five Kitchen Sequoia Pillars, which define how we cook, source, and serve food at camp.

Scratch Cooking (Homemade)

Great camp meals start from scratch. Each morning, campers wake to the smell of fresh baked bread from our state-of-the-art bakery. Breakfast includes milk, juices, teas, hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, and a hot breakfast protein. A vegetarian alternative is always offered.

At lunch and dinner, campers enjoy two hot entrée options, with at least one vegetarian dish available at every meal. A full salad bar with a cold protein option is always available.

Allergen Awareness

Camper safety is our top priority. Our culinary team has a strong understanding of the ingredients used in every recipe and can confidently communicate the presence of allergens, including the Top 9 Federal Allergens. We are happy to accommodate special dietary needs with advance notice and work closely with families to support individual camper requirements.

Local

We proudly source many ingredients from California farms, vendors, and business partners whenever possible, allowing us to serve fresher food while supporting our local communities.

Sustainable

Sustainability is an important part of our kitchen operations. Through thoughtful menu planning, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing, we strive to minimize our environmental impact while maintaining high quality meals.

Freshness

Freshness is non-negotiable. Our kitchen receives frequent deliveries from trusted suppliers, and all products are carefully inspected by our culinary and receiving teams before entering the kitchen to ensure quality and safety.

Unlimited natural spring water, tea, hot chocolate, and fountain drinks are available throughout the day. At dinner, campers are treated to a homemade dessert or ice cream to end the day on a sweet note.

We are happy to accommodate special dietary needs with advance notice and welcome families to contact us with any questions about their child’s individual needs. Our goal is simple. We want every camper heading home talking about how much they loved the food at Pali.

Sample Menu

Cell Phones

Pali Institute has a strict no cell phone policy. We want students to get away from technology for the duration of their trip and enjoy the experience. Additionally, for safety reasons, we want to know with whom students are communicating while at Pali. Any technology capable of connecting to the Internet will be collected and given to your school’s teachers for safekeeping. Cameras are always welcome, provided it is separate from the cell phone.

Camp Store and Pre-Orders

If you would like to place a pre-order (t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc), please visit our online store or contact the camp store at [email protected].

Your school will let families know if students will be visiting the camp store during their trip and if they will need to bring money. Items in the camp store range from $1 up to $40.