Camping Meals Made Easy: Plan & Prep A Balanced Dinner

One of the best parts of camping is the food. Especially when you get to make it yourself. For the Personal Fitness Adventure, Arrow of Light Scouts are asked to plan a balanced meal and prepare it using the gear they’d take on a real campout.

It’s a great way to build independence and confidence. We will help you come up with a meal idea, choose your gear, and get cooking!

Requirement 1: Plan a balanced meal that you would eat when camping. Prepare that meal using the gear you would use on a campout.

What Does “Balanced” Really Mean?

A balanced meal usually includes 3 parts:
– Protein – chicken, beef, eggs, dairy
– Carbs – rice, pasta, potatoes, tortillas
– Fruits & Vegetables – carrots, apples, peppers

Easy Meal Idea for Scouts

Campfire Nachos (Skillet or Foil Packet)
– Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, black beans, corn, and diced peppers.
– Heat over a camp stove or fire. Add avocado or salsa if you have it!
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Breakfast Burritos
– Scrambled eggs, cheese, precooked sausage, or beans in a tortilla.
– Wrap in foil and heat over low heat.
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Sausage & Veggie Foil Packets
– Sausage, carrots, sliced potatoes, and olive oil with a little seasoning.
– Seal in foil and cook on a grate over a fire or on a propane stove.
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DIY Trail Pita Pizzas
– Whole wheat pita, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni.
– Toast in a pan until warm and melty.
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