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The fire will die down, but make sure it still always has adult supervision.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW45060286 BCX8\u0022\u003EYoung people should work together to clear up quickly and efficiently \u2013 each group needs to wash up their utensils and dispose of rubbish and leftovers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW45060286 BCX8\u0022\u003EAn adult should use a new, cold stick (not one that\u2019s been in the fire) to carefully spread out the wood and embers, so they cool down faster.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW45060286 BCX8\u0022\u003EAn adult should carefully and gently pour water over the smouldering wood and ashes to make sure they\u2019re fully extinguished. They should use the stick to mix the water through the ashes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW45060286 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe person leading the activity should make sure the fires are safely extinguished before leaving the site and that everyone has left no trace.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Extinguishing the fire"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003ECheck for allergies, intolerances, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2023/march/ways-to-support-people-in-scouts-who-are-fasting/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Efasting\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E,\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E food-related medical conditions,\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/supporting-life-issues-and-young-people/supporting-our-members/eating-disorders/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Eeating disorders,\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003Efood sensitivities or dietary requirements, then adjust the food items used as needed. This may include making sure there\u2019s no cross-contamination of packaging and no cross-contamination during the storage, preparation, cooking and serving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou may need to use separate chopping boards, equipment and utensils, such as tongs or toasters, for different dietary requirements, allergies and foods. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re unsure, check with the young person and their parents or carers. You can check with the adult directly if it\u2019s a volunteer or helper.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58729424 BCX0\u0022\u003ESome people may not like certain food textures or tastes and that\u2019s OK. People don\u2019t need to use all the ingredients if they don\u2019t want to, and no-one should be made to try foods if they don\u2019t want to. 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This may mean using alternative ingredients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Preparing to cook"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ETake a look at our guidance on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/guidance-for-food-safety/preparing-and-cooking-of-food/\u0022\u003Efood preparation\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou could run our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=kitchenhygiene\u0022\u003Ekitchen hygiene\u003C/a\u003E activities before this session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EAlways have a hand washing station, washing hands regularly throughout this activity, and taking extra hygiene precautions when handling food.\u0026nbsp;If you\u0027re using gloves to prepare food, treat them like your hands. Wash any gloves before using them and in between if necessary.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpray and wipe down all working surfaces and tables with anti-bacterial spray before and after use, and wash any equipment you\u2019re using in hot soapy water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ETake extra hygiene precautions when handling raw meat, such as regular hand washing.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EKeep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate, having separate equipment for raw and cooked meat, and washing up equipment as soon as it\u0027s been used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure food is properly cooked before you serve it. Always cut through poultry and meat to make sure it\u0027s fully cooked, especially when barbecuing food. 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Take a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/guidance-for-food-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for food safety\u0022\u003Ekitchen safety tips\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may want to run a demonstration on how to use the equipment safely, such as for cooking or chopping ingredients.\u00A0You could use our\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=kitchen%20safety?name=kitchensafety\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=kitchensafety\u0022\u003Ekitchen safety activities\u003C/a\u003E before this session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure any cooking equipment or heat sources, such as ovens and hobs, always have adult supervision, including during free time and arrival times.\u00A0If anyone struggles with sensing danger, you should consider providing extra adult supervision. This could be especially helpful at unstructured times, such as breaks or waiting to cook.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERemind everyone to keep their fingers away from any knives. You may want to use blunt, child-friendly knives, or you could also have ingredients pre-chopped.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re using a gas stove, tabletop hob plates or a mini oven, make sure it\u2019s on a stable heatproof surface and in a clear and open area, with plenty of ventilation. Gas appliances and sources can increase risk of carbon monoxide exposure. 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As you won\u2019t be lighting this fire, it\u2019s OK to just pretend to do this as you talk about it. Make sure everyone knows that if they were lighting a fire, they must have a full water bucket nearby.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather the materials. The person leading the activity should explain what the different materials are for.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind a clear, flat space, away from any trees or bushes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut the rocks or bricks in a circle around where the fire will go. Explain that if the fire were lit, everyone should stay outside this circle.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EArrange the five logs in a star shape that meets in the centre.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut the tinder in the middle of the star, where the logs meet.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut the kindling over the tinder in a \u2018V\u2019 shape.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse sticks to build a tripod over the centre of the logs. Add more twigs and sticks around the tripod to make a cone shape \u2013 leave a gap for lighting the tinder.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShow everyone how they\u2019d light the tinder through the gap. The burning tinder should enable the kindling to catch fire.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuild a star fire\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone if they know the three elements needed to start a fire.\u0026nbsp;The three elements are fuel, heat, and oxygen.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENow ask how people think they\u2019d build their fire so there\u2019s enough of each element. For example, it\u2019s important not to pack the sticks too closely together, so oxygen can still flow through and reach the fire.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to get into teams of between four and six people.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach team should work together to build their own star fire, but without lighting it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce their fire is finished (and it\u2019s been admired) everyone should dismantle their fire and move everything to the side of the space.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake your backwoods biscuit fires\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should wash their hands, then get back into their\u0026nbsp;teams.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach team should follow the recipe card to prepare all the parts of their backwoods biscuit fire. 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