Meal Planning Ideas
for Camping Trips
By Mr. Dave Dishian, Asst. Scoutmaster
Breakfast
Prepare
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Cold Cereal – healthy and sweet
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Oatmeal – assorted flavors
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Bagels – fresh or packaged, butter and cream cheese
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Muffins – assorted, buy in bulk at BJ’s
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Assorted Fruits – Bananas, Apples, Oranges
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Pancakes –prepare batter at home
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French Toast- prepare batter at home
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Egg Mc’ Muffins- eggs, ham, cheese, English muffin
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Omelets – prepare in bag and boil or fry
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Waffles – use the Richard’s and Burns camping toaster
Grab n’ Go
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Multigrain Bars
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Pop-Tarts
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Donuts
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Little Bites
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Juice Boxes
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Cereal
Beverages
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Water
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Tea
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Hot Chocolate
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OJ
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Milk
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Cranberry, Apple , Other Fruit Juice
Lunch
Lunch Meal
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Assorted Cold Cuts
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Premade Sandwiches
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Hot Dogs
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Burgers
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Peanut Butter and Jelly – be careful of allergies
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Grilled Cheese
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Cheese, Crackers, Pepperoni – Perfect for backpacking
Snacks
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Assorted Dried Fruits
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Carrot and Celery Sticks
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Assorted Chips
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Bars – of any kind
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Beef Jerky
Drinks
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Water
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Bug Juice
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Iced Tea
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Lemonade
Dinner
Appetizers/Side Dishes
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Chips & Salsa
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Cheese & Crackers with Pepperoni
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Assorted Veggies and Dip
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Hummus with Pita Bread
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Baked Stuff Potatoes
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Canned Beans
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Salad
Meal
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Beef Stew
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Chili
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Beef Stroganof
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Mac & Cheese
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Beefaroni
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Ramen Noodles – used as a dish
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Pasta – with meat balls
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Tacos- soft shell with chicken or beef
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Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers
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Hot Dogs
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Steak- London broil
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Grilled Pork – plain, marinated, or BBQ’d
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Sausage & Peppers
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Chicken Cutlets – plain or marinated
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Chicken on a stick – prepare at home
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BBQ’d Chicken on bone – boil at Home
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Macaroni and Cheese
Drinks
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Water
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Bug Juice
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Lemonade
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Iced Tea
Dessert
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Cookies
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Banana Bread
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Brownies
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Blondies
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Jello Cups
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Pudding Cups
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Little Bites
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Donuts
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Cupcakes
