My son and I did a practice run for an upcoming Cub adventure and spent the day at the park working on fire lighting and outdoor cooking. We started at home, getting comfortable with matches—he was a little nervous at first, but after a few tries (and some trial and error), he got the hang of it and lit a candle with confidence.

Once that was sorted, we packed up and headed to the park. A quick stop at a thrift store turned up a turkey pan and a dish rack—makeshift fire pan and grill ✅. With some dryer lint and newspaper, he got the fire going like a pro! 🔥 Lunch was grilled cheese and soup over the flames, followed by some time hanging out by the fire and exploring the play structure.

This was a great test run before doing it with the Cubs. Everything worked well, and I think they’re going to love trying it for themselves. Best part? Seeing that big grin when the fire caught and the meal was cooking! 😊

What’s your go-to meal when cooking over a fire? 🍽🔥 Let me know—I’m always looking for new ideas!