A Culinary Exploration Trip
What I’m into: I’m up for the adventure of exploring the city on foot and by bike, learning about different foods in the world and food near us at the farmer’s market. We’ll pedal our way to the farmer’s market, where we’ll meet local growers, discover fresh produce, and learn about how food grows near us!
How the Award will get you there:
Goal: To explore and document the cultural diversity and culinary traditions of the city through food and customs.
Mode of travel: Walking and public transit.
Environment: Urban.
Route idea: Start downtown, explore neighborhoods, markets, and eateries, diving into the city’s food scene. Taste diverse dishes, learn their stories, and join local customs like parades or dances. Overnight at a hostel or campsite. Day two, continue exploring and tasting before returning downtown by evening.
Preparation idea: Research city history, food, and attractions. Learn basic photography for documenting the journey. Check weather, transit, and location hours. Pack camera gear, personal items, snacks, and water. Plan meals and budget.
Review idea: Reflect on experiences, create a food diary, cookbook, blog, or video to share discoveries. Discuss feedback with group and supervisor. Consider submitting photos or recipes to contests or publications.
Example activity: Cycling
Example SMART Goal: Over the next four months, I will increase my endurance by biking at least 20 kilometers per week so I can do a 30-kilometer bike ride without breaks.
Possible Assessor: Gym teacher
Example Log: Today, I biked 20 kilometers through hills, focusing on my pace and getting better at climbing hills!
ORB Category: Outdoor Recreation
ORB Subcategory: Cycling
Example activity: Cooking
Example SMART Goal: Over the next six months, I will improve my cooking skills by learning three new recipes per month from different countries, getting more cooking experience and confidence in the kitchen.
Possible Assessor: Family friend
Example Log: Today, I cooked an Italian pasta dish, following the recipe step-by-step. It was delicious!
ORB Category: Crafts
ORB Subcategory: Cookery
Example activity: Food bank volunteer
Example SMART Goal: In the next four months, I will be volunteering at the local food bank for a total of 40 hours, helping with sorting, packing, and distributing food items to families in need, supporting the community’s efforts to reduce hunger and food insecurity.
Possible Assessor: Volunteer supervisor
Example Log: Today, I helped organize food donations and pack grocery bags for families in need.
ORB Category: Charity
ORB Subcategory: Food bank/soup kitchen
