* The Feast: Campers have a large feast at the end of the summer, where they celebrate the end of training and give thanks to the gods.
* Offering: As part of the feast, campers give each god a portion of their food as a gesture of respect and gratitude. This isn't burning the food, but rather setting aside a small piece on a special table dedicated to each god.
* The Gods Eat: The gods are powerful enough to sense the offerings and can *consume* them, even though they are not physically present at camp.
So, it's not about burning the food, but about making a symbolic offering to express gratitude to the gods who protect and guide them.