Scout Leadership Course Session Activity Notes

Session activity

Patrol Camp: Non Residential Course Page 1 Page 2

Time to allocate for this activity

120 minutes

Resources required

Handouts, some camping equipment, one presenter per group, meal preparation equipment and food.

Activity Notes (Continued from Page 1)

Menu

This is a practical session for the Patrols to actually prepare a meal, preferably under camp conditions, under the guidance of a competent adult. Each Patrol can assist in making a part of the meal during their half-hour session. During the session, the presenter should not only give instructions in the preparation of the dish, but also discuss:

• The importance of hygiene in the kitchen, including personal hygiene, food storage and preparing the kitchen area for food preparation.
• The main components of a balanced diet and how to plan for them effectively.
• Shopping effectively and thriftily - working to a budget.
• Planning a meal - including timing the various components and serving.

Health, Hygiene and Safety

This is a practical session for the Patrols to explore the dangers that lurk on a Patrol Campsite. Ideally, an actual campsite would be available for them to review, however, a set of photographs is available with the resource kit if required.

• The importance of personal hygiene on camp, inlcuding hand washing, body washing, healthy living, eating properly and keeping good toilet habits.
• Campsite layout for safety, convenience and practicality.
• Hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas including fire safety, cleaniless, layout, lighting, tidyness, surface hygiene, waste disposal and food storage.
• Safety with equipment, especially gas appliances, tools and heavy items.