The Badge Archive

New Food Search

Items Needed:

  • Computer or tablet with internet access
  • Projector or large screen (optional for group viewing)
  • Paper and pencil (optional for voting or note-taking)

Instructions:

  1. Brainstorm a New Food (5–7 minutes)
    • Scouts suggest foods they’ve never tried before
    • Write down a few top ideas that sound fun and camp-friendly
  2. Vote as a Group (5–7 minutes)
    • Scouts vote for one food they’d like to explore
    • Tally the votes and pick the favorite
  3. Search for a Recipe (10–12 minutes)
    • Use the computer to look up easy recipes for the chosen food
    • Focus on options that use simple ingredients and can be made at camp
    • Leaders may assist with typing, reading, or guiding choices
  4. Choose a Camping-Friendly Option (5–6 minutes)
    • Scouts review recipe choices and pick one that’s practical for camping
    • Discuss how they would prepare it during their trip
  5. Reflect and Share (5–6 minutes)
    • Scouts share what they learned and what excites them about trying a new food
    • Option to save or print the recipe for future troop use

Food Adventure Suggestions for Scouts

These foods are often new to 2nd and 3rd graders but have familiar flavors or fun textures that make them easy to enjoy. Each includes three meal ideas that are simple, customizable, and camping-friendly.

1. Sweet Potatoes
Great for roasting, mashing, or stuffing.

  • Sweet Potato Tacos
  • Sweet Potato & Black Bean Wraps
  • Campfire Roasted Sweet Potato Boats

2. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Mild flavor and great for mixing or mashing.

  • Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
  • Campfire Chickpea Stir-Fry
  • No-Cook Hummus Wraps

3. Avocado
Creamy and easy to spread or slice.

  • Avocado Rice Cakes
  • Avocado & Turkey Tortilla Roll-Ups
  • No-Cook Guacamole Dip with Veggies

4. Couscous
Quick-cooking grain with a soft texture.

  • Couscous & Veggie Salad
  • One-Pot Couscous with Beans
  • Couscous Lettuce Wraps

5. Canned Salmon or Tuna
Protein-packed and easy to mix.

  • Tuna Salad Pita Pockets
  • Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagelwiches
  • Tuna & Chickpea Pasta Salad

6. Zucchini
Mild veggie that blends well with other flavors.

  • Zucchini Quesadillas
  • Zucchini & Cheese Foil Packs
  • Zucchini Muffins (make ahead for camp)

7. Lentils
Soft texture and great in stews or wraps.

  • Lentil Sloppy Joes
  • Lentil & Rice One-Pot Meal
  • Lentil Nachos

8. Mango
Sweet and tropical—great fresh or dried.

  • Mango & Yogurt Parfaits
  • Mango Salsa with Chips
  • Mango & Chicken Wraps

9. Quinoa
Nutty grain that’s easy to cook and mix.

  • Quinoa & Veggie Bowls
  • Quinoa Salad with Beans
  • Quinoa Breakfast Cups

10. Tofu
Mild and takes on other flavors—great grilled or stir-fried.

  • Tofu & Veggie Skewers
  • Tofu Wraps with Peanut Sauce
  • Tofu Scramble (like scrambled eggs)
Tia Kennard