COOKING MERIT BADGE
Spring Camp 2022
April 5-8, 2022
Cub Adventure Camp

YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION AND A SIGNED BLUE CARD FROM YOUR SCOUTMASTER TO TAKE THIS MERIT BADGE!

Welcome to the Spring Cooking merit badge!  Scouts have the opportunity to earn the complete cooking merit badge during this intensive class where they will learn how to make many things from scratch including bread, pie, and much more!  We will be camping for the week in the Fort at Cub Adventure Camp.  Parents are welcome.

Must be at least 13 years old.  Minimum 5 Scouts, maximum 8.

Check-in:  Tuesday, April 5, 2022, between 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Check-in at Cub Adventure Camp dining hall, 1699 Maidens Rd, Maidens, VA. 

Check out:  Friday, April 8, 2022, at 5:30 pm

Parents may pick up at CAC, or Scout may transfer to Spring Camping Weekend if registered.

Cost:  $200 Scouts; $50 for adults. 

Prerequisites:

1. Keep a food log for one week.  Track all food and drinks consumed.  Be specific!
2. Bring written definitions for the following terms:  calorie, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugar, and protein.
3. Research three career opportunities in cooking. Select one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession.

Packing checklist:

• Sleeping bag, pillow, sheets
• Towel
• Soap, shampoo
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
• Class A uniform
• Class B t-shirts (4)
• Long pants and/or shorts
• Socks, undies, PJs
• Comfy, closed toe shoes
• Coat, hoodie and/or rain jacket
• Backpack (school backpack is sufficient)
• Backpacking stove*
• Mess kit*
• Flashlight
• Deck of cards or other small game
• Copy of BSA Health Form Part A, B & C – do not send original; include copy of insurance card
• Blue card

*A limited number of backpacking stoves and mess kits are available to borrow.  Please let me know if you need to borrow one.

Two of the days will be outside, so please pack accordingly.

Please notify the Counselor of any food or medical concerns.