Cub Scout / Cook Out

Activity:

Prepare a two-course meal for six people in an outdoor 'standing camp' environment, with at least one of the courses being cooked (either on a BBQ or gas stove).

Working in a patrol of 5-7 (ideally 6) Cub Scouts, with guidance and minimal assistance from leaders, Cubs will need to be able to:

Plan:

• working in an activity patrol, discuss and prepare a menu

• working in an activity patrol, discuss and prepare a shopping list based on your menu

• working in an activity patrol, discuss and prepare an equipment list required for the activity

Do:

• With Leader assistance, arrange for the patrol to go shopping for ingredients and pack ingredients ready for transport.

• With Leader assistance, pack the camp kitchen equipment required, including storage (esky, tubs), cooking and dining equipment.

• With some Leader assistance, set up the camp kitchen, ensuring ingredients are appropriately stored, not forgetting about safety and hygiene. 

• Prepare and cook the two-course meal you planned, with little assistance from the Leaders.

• Present the meal for tasting by judges and for Cub eating.

Review:

• In your Patrol, review the activity:
  • What worked well
  • What could be improved on
  • What could we have done differently

Judging Criteria:

  Planning and preparation
  Camp kitchen set-up and layout
  Safety, hygiene and cleanliness
  Balanced meal
  Appearance and presentation
  Flavour and taste
  Teamwork and working together