Thanks for the great advice. I have asked several times for suggestions and generally I get nothing. If I have 10 people at the Boy Scout meeting I would be thrilled. Used to have more but I believe several things changed that.1- we moved to better accomodate everyone at least in space not conveniece. (not my idea). and those that use to come our now the seasoned veterans and they do not attend regularly. The Dutch Oven idea sounds good. Also I just found a recipe for ice cream that you can make at a campout. Will try this at home first and if it works that might be something we do at a meeting.
I do not want it to be a meeting where the adults present are being talked at...would love to have a brief instructional part and then exchange between all present. I will keep trying and thanks again for any and all ideas. They are very much appreciated.