Working with Shape Up, the expertise and research team at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) created a cycle menu for vacation camps in Quebec, which was then reviewed by a team of dieticians. This 14-day (2-week) menu contains 150 recipes divided into 3 meal categories (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Below are the 5 basic principles that guided the creation of the Shape Up menu:
The cycle menu is available in the Food Service Handbook and is intended for Shape Up member camps with food services. It takes a step-by-step approach to make gradual and lasting changes to summer camp food services. It can be used for inspiration and adapted to local needs and requirements.