Prep & Cooking Team
Duties include:
Important Word: If your son is over the age of 8, and you feel comfortable with him helping with this portion of camp, I ask that you assign him to tasks that can be of assistance. Use this opportunity to help him learn the skill of setting the table, starting the fire, cooking a meal, and cleaning up after himself.
Stay Hydrated
Assign 2 dads and their sons
Keep water jug/dispenser filled with ice and water a minimal of ½ way up.
- Ice is in large white ice chest and can be used to keep water cold
- Ice in white ice chest is meant to stay pure and free of food and hands
- Water from faucets in the park are potable but may need to be run for up to one or two minutes the first time
- Water can be purified 1 Liter at a time if no drinkable water is availabl
- Kool-Aid should not be left out except during lunches or prior to hikes
Prep the “Table”
Assign 2 dads and their sons
Set out utensils, condiments, cups, bowls, plates cheese etc
- Chop the vegetables, open the cans, crack the eggs
- Meat may still be partially frozen as it is transported that way. Make sure to get it off ice early (several hours) enough to let it thaw
- Make sure the griddle is resting relatively level so the grease can appropriately drain
- Heat up the griddle and coat it with a thin layer of oil if not previously done so
- Utilize a “coleman” stove system for boiling or heating up liquids (the fire is another option but make sure you communicate that with the Fire Maintenance Team so they can prepare a place)
Prep the Food
Assign 2-4 dads and their sons
- Chop the vegetables, open the cans, crack the eggs
- Meat may still be partially frozen as it is transported that way. Make sure to get it off ice early (several hours) enough to let it thaw
- Make sure the griddle is resting relatively level so the grease can appropriately drain
- Heat up the griddle and coat it with a thin layer of oil if not previously done so
- Utilize a “coleman” stove system for boiling or heating up liquids (the fire is another option but make sure you communicate that with the Fire Maintenance Team so they can prepare a place)
Cooking
Assign 2-3 dads and their sons
- Make sure you have places to put the food as it comes of the griddle
- The goal is to time the cooking so that the food is ready altogether, with the exception of pancakes which can be distributed as made
- Naturally fatty foods on the griddle first will help prevent sticking
Serving
Assign 4-6 dads and their sons
Keep water jug/dispenser filled with ice and water a minimal of ½ way up.
- The team will help serve the food as appropriate
- Kids line up on one side of the table, and the servers on the opposite side
- We want to make sure to pray corporately before distributing food
- Some kids are not going to want certain parts of the meal. Let their dad make the ultimate decision if they are available
- Everyone needs to go through the line once before seconds is served
- You are only responsible for serving the first round of food
Clean Up
(Assign 2-4 dads and their sons)
- Place leftover food in containers and as appropriate, on ice
- Clean pots, pans, utensils
- Clean griddle and coat it lightly with oil
- Put condiments and other food prep back into the boxes
- Get rid of full trash to avoid overnight critters in camp
Approximate Eating Times
- Fri. 7:00PM
- Sat. 8AM
- Sat. made by 10AM (to be taken on hike/activity)
- Sat. 6:30PM
- Sun. 8AM
