10 Summer Camp Lunch Ideas and Recipes

Fuel your kids with the nutrition they need to get through long, hot days with these healthy lunches for summer camp! Easy to pack and so delicious.

a collage of summer camp lunch ideas and recipes

Just because school is out doesn’t mean I’m not packing lunches anymore! My kids just started summer camp yesterday, which they are so excited about. Between lunches and camp snacks for the kids, my office lunch, and my husband’s lunch, we’re still hard at work in our kitchen packing healthy lunches.

Kid’s Lunches for Summer Camp

Do your kids go to summer camp? Mine always look forward to seeing their friends and enjoying the outdoors. I know days at summer camp can be long and exhausting, so I want to make sure they have a nutritious lunch and snacks packed to keep them energized.

All of these recipes will fill them up with the nutrition they need for long days in the sun. From sandwiches to wraps to bowls, there’s a recipe in here that your kids will love. They’re all super easy to prepare ahead of time and pack in a lunch box.

Enjoy these delicious recipes, and let us know what you pack for your kids’ summer camp lunches!

Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches with Hummus

5 from 22 votes

These turkey pinwheels sandwiches offer a lot of yum and nutrition in one delicious bite, plus they're easy to assemble and pack for school lunches!

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Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

5 from 14 votes

These Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders will be a quick lunch idea your kids will love!

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Peanut Butter Apple Wraps

5 from 16 votes

Get your sweet and savory fix with these peanut butter apple wraps; it’s a tasty combination of fresh ingredients and a healthy school lunch idea.

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DIY “Lunchables” Nachos

5 from 29 votes

Learn how to assemble nachos and cheese for a balanced and healthy lunchable alternative!

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A burrito bowl in a lunchbox made with rice, black beans, corn, cheese, and pico de gallo. Blue corn tortilla chips in the side compartment with salsa in a mini sauce container.

Lunch Box Burrito Bowls

5 from 10 votes

Skip the fast-food and make these lunchbox burrito bowls at home with fresh ingredients and your favorite taco night toppings.

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homemade taco lunchable in a school lunch container

DIY Taco Lunchables

5 from 34 votes

These DIY Taco Lunchables are the perfect quick lunch to make with taco night leftovers.

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Easy Chicken Apple Grilled Sandwich

5 from 17 votes

Try this chicken apple-grilled sandwich for an epic lunch! The crispy apple and melted cheese flavors taste incredible between toasted bread.

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sandwich with deli chicken and bacon, lettuce, tomato for school lunch.

Chicken Bacon Sandwich

5 from 14 votes

Learn how to make this epic chicken bacon sandwich at home in just 5 minutes.

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Southwest Quinoa Salad

5 from 18 votes

These quinoa bowls are the perfect healthy school lunch idea for kids and teens!

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Turkey & Cheese Sushi on a Stick

5 from 32 votes

Try this turkey and cheese sushi on a stick for a fun way to pack the usual sandwich. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for kids who don’t like crust!

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