Outdoor Cooking

Campers of all ages love cooking! 

Campers of all ages love learning to cook outdoors! Part of our Outdoors Program, Outdoor Cooking includes teaching campers about the methods, tips, safety, and tasty recipes for cooking in the outdoors.  

All cooking activities are taught and supervised by our Outdoor Counselors as campers learn how to safely use equipment, and follow recipes to create delicious dishes. There’s a variety of creative and healthy outdoor cooking recipes for campers of all ages. Some favorite camp recipes include campfire nachos, pizzas, western chili, tasty desserts, s’more treats, and more!

Outdoor Cooking is popular for both older and younger campers! Pre K-4th graders are able to choose Cooking as their Choice Activity once a week. 5th-CILT campers can choose Cooking and Iron Chef Cook Off as their SuperChoice activity on Fridays!

Learn more about Superchoice and Iron Chef here

Western Chili

Campfire Cones

Apple Cobbler

English Muffin Pizza

Outdoor Cooking Activities & Camp Recipes
*Recipes are subject to change

Week 1 - Italian

Individual Pita Pizzas

Individual Pita Pizzas with Homemade Sauce

Brunch Bonanza! French Toast or Pancakes, Country Potatoes/Omelets, and/or Dutch Oven Cinnamon Roles 

Week 2 - Campfire Desserts

Create campfire cones and baked apples.

Make a delicious classic, Campfire Banana Boats

Mexican Fiesta! Homemade tortillas, tacos, elote corn and brown bears.

Week 3 - Campfire Chili

Campfire Chili w/ Stew Packets

Campfire Chili with Chopped Ingredients

Italian Festival! Caprese Skewers, Stuffed Garlic Bread Bites, Pasta & Homemade Sauce, and Tiramisu. 

Week 4 - Mexican

Quesadilla with Salsa & Guacamole

Iron Chef: Work with your partner and the set ingredient and create your unique dish!

Week 5 - Breakfast

Pancakes with Topping and Homemade Whip Cream

Foil French Toast with Topping & Homemade Whip Cream

Delightful Desserts! Dutch Oven Pie & Monkey Bread with mini-sandwich appetizers.

Week 6 - Italian

Individual Pita Pizzas

Individual Pita Pizzas with Homemade Sauce

Brunch Bonanza! Homemade Hash browns, Eggs, Bacon, French Toast or Pancakes.

Week 7 - Campfire Desserts

Campfire Cones and Baked Apples

Make a classic, Campfire Banana Boats

Mexican Fiesta! Burritos or Bowls, Elote Corn, Salsa/Guac, & Themed Dessert

Week 8 - Mexican

Quesadillas with Salsa & Guacamole

Iron Chef: Work with your partner and the set ingredient and create your unique dish!