I too was in 4H for many years. Did some sewing projects - not a lot. Our leader made us take outdoor cookery every year. At the end of the year we would either camp out or have a fire at her family's farm. We had to cook everything! Looking back I know that I can make just about anything over a fire or a grill now. sure comes in handy when the power is out! One thing i really miss is making the pies with two slices of bread and putting pie filling between them, putting in a flat square thing and turning it over the fire til it was done - yummy! i suppose i could still find that utensil just never think to look for it when i am shopping But it did teach us an awful lot - being committed to a project to its completion probably stands out in my mind as the most important and getting along with everyone.
Brought back some good memories today! Thanks!