The Badge Archive

Items Needed

• Printed pictures or names of 3–4 one-pot meal options (see examples below)
• Paper and pencil for each scout (optional for voting)
• (Optional) stickers or tokens for voting

Suggested Meal Options: Choose 3–4 simple One-Pot Recipes to present.

• One-Pot Pasta Primavera (veggies, pasta, goat cheese)
• Campfire Nachos (chips, beans, cheese, toppings)
• Chili Mac (macaroni, beans, chili seasoning)
• Sloppy Joes (ground meat or lentils, sauce, buns)

Instructions (Total Time: 35 minutes):

1. Introduce the Meal Options (10–12 minutes)
   • Show scouts the pictures or names of each one-pot meal
   • Briefly explain what’s in each meal and how it’s made at camp
   • Ask scouts which ones sound tasty or fun to make
2. Vote for a Favorite (5–7 minutes)
   • Scouts vote by marking their favorite on paper or placing a sticker/token
   • Count the votes and announce the winning meal
3. Talk About Ingredients and Prep (10–12 minutes)
   • Discuss what ingredients are needed for the winning meal
   • Talk about how scouts can help during camp (stirring, adding toppings, etc.)
4. Reflect and Get Ready (5–6 minutes)
   • Scouts share why they chose their favorite
   • Remind them they’ll help make the meal during the campout