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===Safety=== | ===Safety=== | ||
− | * Many of our program areas don't allow fires or have very restrictive rules about fire. Check with your program coordinator or site director about fire rules for your site. | + | *Many of our program areas don't allow fires or have very restrictive rules about fire. Check with your program coordinator or site director about fire rules for your site. |
− | * In areas where fires ARE allowed, consider the following before choosing... | + | *In areas where fires ARE allowed, consider the following before choosing... |
− | * LINK to a separate page that lists all fire rules? These could be fire rules from the SQM. | + | *LINK to a separate page that lists all fire rules? These could be fire rules from the SQM. |
− | * Scout playing area for hazards: tripping objects, stinging insects, trash, and much more. | + | *Scout playing area for hazards: tripping objects, stinging insects, trash, and much more. |
===Mission=== | ===Mission=== | ||
− | + | Fire fundamentals (the S's of fire) | |
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+ | Match lighting practice (how to light, how to hold) | ||
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+ | Firesteel and fireball lesson | ||
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+ | One-match fire | ||
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+ | String burn fire | ||
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+ | Silent fire | ||
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+ | Five minute fire | ||
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+ | Blindfolded fire | ||
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+ | No-metal water boil challenge (gourds, hot rocks) | ||
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+ | One wet stick fire | ||
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+ | Intro to bow drill | ||
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+ | Intro to hand drill | ||
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+ | Bow drill / hand drill practice time | ||
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+ | Straighten hand drill drills over a fire | ||
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+ | Make fire starters (roll up cardboard and dryer lint; dip in wax) | ||
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+ | Make a fuzz stick | ||
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+ | Make a coal carrier tube | ||
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+ | Intro to flint and steel fire making | ||
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+ | Practice flint and steel fire making | ||
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+ | Make char cloth | ||
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+ | Fire fuel lesson: wet wood, “ultraflammables” | ||
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+ | Pirate's Cursed Treasure challenge | ||
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+ | Make fire in uncommon ways: lenses, batteries, etc. | ||
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+ | Intro to banking a fire (DANGER - unattended fire overnight!) | ||
+ | <br /> | ||
===Modify=== | ===Modify=== | ||
Variations of the game. | Variations of the game. |
Revision as of 05:11, 15 July 2021
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Requirements
- Age 7+
- Players 8-12
- Time 3-5 min rounds
- Location Small clear area Large clear area Forest
- Energy Low (sitting, standing) Medium (walking, stalking) High (running) Extreme (sprinting)
- Materials Bands
- Lead by Pathfinder Whiskers Cloak
- Guides 1
Story
What is the essence of this game?
Action Call
Compelling questions / challenges to get kids excited to play.
Game
Safety
- Many of our program areas don't allow fires or have very restrictive rules about fire. Check with your program coordinator or site director about fire rules for your site.
- In areas where fires ARE allowed, consider the following before choosing...
- LINK to a separate page that lists all fire rules? These could be fire rules from the SQM.
- Scout playing area for hazards: tripping objects, stinging insects, trash, and much more.
Mission
Fire fundamentals (the S's of fire)
Match lighting practice (how to light, how to hold)
Firesteel and fireball lesson
One-match fire
String burn fire
Silent fire
Five minute fire
Blindfolded fire
No-metal water boil challenge (gourds, hot rocks)
One wet stick fire
Intro to bow drill
Intro to hand drill
Bow drill / hand drill practice time
Straighten hand drill drills over a fire
Make fire starters (roll up cardboard and dryer lint; dip in wax)
Make a fuzz stick
Make a coal carrier tube
Intro to flint and steel fire making
Practice flint and steel fire making
Make char cloth
Fire fuel lesson: wet wood, “ultraflammables”
Pirate's Cursed Treasure challenge
Make fire in uncommon ways: lenses, batteries, etc.
Intro to banking a fire (DANGER - unattended fire overnight!)
Modify
Variations of the game.