What about special diets?

Post date: Jan 29, 2010 10:09:07 PM

If you keep Kosher, as part of religious practice, arrangements are made to provide

Kosher meals. (We need to know, and make the arrangements in advance). If dietary restrictions

are observed upon health care providers’ orders, such as for food allergies, medical waiver must

be sought to attend the Jamboree. There is no vegetarian menu, and it is suggested that

arrangements be made in advance to provide non-perishable vegetarian items to supplement the

Jamboree menu. As noted, each Jamboree meal includes certain non-meat items, such as fruits,

vegetables, pasta, and rice. If you “just don’t eat” or like certain foods, such as eggs, chicken,

salad, or hot dogs, you are out of luck. No special foods will be provided. Again, there are

ample portions of everything, and if you don’t prefer an item on the menu, there is usually

something else to eat. The Jamboree menu and foods are designed to be able to promptly serve

large numbers of people at the designated times, so that the Scouts can make the most of

Jamboree activities, reducing time given to Troop “mess duty”. There just isn’t enough time to

tailor each meal to individual preference. The food is ample, it is good, and it serves most tastes

well.