Adventure RequirementsComplete at least Requirements 1 and 2 below.

1. Plan a menu for a balanced meal for your den or family. Determine the budget for the meal. If possible, shop for the items on your menu. Stay within your budget.
2. Prepare a balanced meal for your den or family. If possible, use one of these methods for preparation of part of the meal: camp stove, Dutch oven, box oven, solar oven, open campfire, or charcoal grill. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety practices while preparing the meal.
3. Use tinder, kindling, and fuel wood to demonstrate how to build a fire in an appropriate outdoor location. If circumstances permit and there is no local restriction on fires, show how to safely light the fire, under the supervision of an adult. After allowing the fire to burn safely, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.

Introduction Video

• Watch as Jack, Josh, and Eli work on the Cast Iron Chef adventure, and get inspired to get cooking!

The Kia Kima Grace

As we soar on Eagle's wings, we thank the Lord for these great things: for our nourishing food, for our physical strength, for our cheerful trails, and the South Fork banks. Amen.

Resources for Your Adventure

• ​Cast Iron Chef adventure guide from the Webelos Den Leader Guidebook (great resource for parents)
• Check out some fantastic resources for planning a balanced meal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and check out the MyPlate diagram below before you plan your meal!

• Check out some tips for safely preparing and eating food in an outdoor environment