The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, and methods of food preparation, and will review the variety of culinary (or cooking) careers available. 

THIS CLASS IS HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S STUDENT TEACHING KITCHEN AT THE CAMERON BUILDING (3999 CULLEN BLVD) 

REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED:  

• Requirements 4 (Cooking at Home) 

• Requirement 5 (Camp Cooking)  

• Requirement 6 (Trail & Backpacking Meals) 

These are to be done AFTER class. A PARTIAL blue card will be given for this class, and your Troop can help you sign off on the final requirements as you complete them. 

Note to SCOUTS: Get approval from your counselor before attending this course and bring your blue card with you to get signed. Bring a lunch, water and a pen. Wear your Scout A or Scout B uniform. Most importantly, BE PREPARED. 

Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive up to a $5.00 member discount for each workshop. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out.  

Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits!  

If you need assistance please contact Faten Shanar at fshanar@thehealthmuseum.org