The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Cabin Camper badge requirements.

Items Needed:

• Adult helper for safety
• Cooking equipment (stove, microwave, counter or table)
• Ingredients for one of the two recipes below
• Spoon, knife, bowl, and toothpicks (for Walking Salad)
• Small pot and toaster or microwave (for Blushing Bunny)
• Apron or towel to wear during cooking
• Paper and pencil (optional for reflection)

Instructions (Total Time: 35–50 minutes):

1. Choose a Recipe (5–6 minutes)
   • Scouts pick one simple recipe to make, either a No Cook Meal like Walking Salad or a One-Pot Meal like Blushing Bunny
   • Gather all ingredients and cooking tools with help from an adult
2. Prepare a Meal (15–40 minutes)
   • Follow your chosen recipe and make the simple meal.
3. Reflect on the Experience (5–6 minutes)
   • Scouts share:
     • Something new they tried today
     • What they enjoyed most about cooking
     • A meal they’d love to eat on a camping trip
4. Enjoy the Meal (3–4 minutes)
   • Scouts try what they made and clean up with adult help