It’s time to get outdoors and camp! Here is a free Girl Scout camping recipes booklet from the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles.
Camping has long been a hallmark of the Girl Scout experience, offering outdoor adventure, teamwork, and personal growth. Among the many skills Girl Scouts gain during these excursions, one of the most enjoyable and practical is learning to cook. From simple s’mores to full campfire meals, cooking while camping not only teaches girls how to nourish themselves in the wild, but also instills confidence, independence, and an appreciation for the effort behind every meal.
If your troop needs ideas on what to cook on your next camping trip, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles have a booklet of free Girl Scout camping recipes.
This printable PDF is entitled “Outdoor Cooking Recipes Foil Pack and Ember Cooking”. It has main dishes, sides, and desserts and is 16 pages long.
With Girl Scouts, learning cooking skills is done in progression. How this progression works is also included in this free Girl Scout camping recipes guide.
You can find the camping cookbook here.
Learning to cook while camping doesn’t just prepare Girl Scouts for outdoor adventures—it teaches them life skills they’ll carry forward forever. From collaboration and planning to adaptability and self-reliance, campfire cooking is far more than a means to an end. It’s an experience that builds character, brings people together, and fuels the spirit of adventure.
