advancement
Scouts will have a chance to advance by working on a merit badge requirement as well as working on the 5 fields of emphasis in the Varsity program. Look for the merit badges next to the events you are interested in. Each participant will need to visit and take part in at least 1 of each of the 5 fields including Advancement.
UTINSILESS COOKING
Experience cooking on the campfire without any pots, pans or aluminum foil. You'll learn to cook breads, meats, vegetables, desserts and breakfasts. This event will allow the participants to pass off some of the requirements of the cooking merit badge as outlined in the Boy Scout Handbook and the Cooking merit badge book.
DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF
Dutch Oven Cook-Off Rules and Information
Big Event - Dutch Oven Cookoff Recipes
The Dutch Oven dates back to the Mountain Man and the fur trade era. It provides the desert and mountain dweller with a way of cooking an easy meal with minimal attendance. You simply put the food in and it cooks itself. A main course meal or a dessert can be cooked on the coals of the fire. A cooking class is held daily, so even if you have never done it before come and learn how. Friday afternoon the team Dutch Oven contest will be held. You can begin anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. The main course will be judged promptly at 6:00 p.m. and the dessert at 6:30 p.m. When it has been judged you can return to your camp with your dinner or dessert and everyone is a winner!! Winners will be posted on the Bulletin Boards
RESOURCE: Cooking Merit Badge Handbook, Cast Iron Cuisine (Sold at the Scout office) or your favorite Cast Iron cook book.
COOK-OFF RULES - All preparation and cooking of the entry is to be completed in the designated competition area only (near primitive camp area). Bring your own ingredients, Dutch ovens, and briquettes. Preparation and cooking to be done by Varsity Scouts NOT ADULTS. You must have on adult present (per team), to assure the boys safety (NOT TO HELP COOK). No limit to the number of boys. Pick one of the following categories to compete in (only one entry per team): MAIN COURSE DINNER OR DESSERT. YOUR DISH WILL BE JUDGED ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- Cleanliness during preparation and completion.
- The percentage of team members participating.
- Appearance of the final dish.
- How it tastes and whether it's completely done.
- Originality of recipe.
- Degree of difficulty in preparation (IE. was it prepared from scratch).
- Copy of recipe to be turned in.
- Pre-register the day of cook-off.
FLOUR WAR
At 12:00 (high noon), Saturday, two sides will attack in infantry style armed with a bag of flour. LEADERS BEWARE!!!
ORIENTEERING
Follow the directions through the forest and use your compass to lead you to the goal. There will be levels to challenge the skilled and allow the beginner success. You'll need to bring your compass and a pencil.
NATURE TRAIL & NO TRACE CAMPING
Event presented by the U.S. Forest Service
Guided tour through the mountain side and meadows to highlight wildlife, vegetation and rock formations. Demonstrations of the effects of campfires on the wilderness.