Fire Games & Challenges

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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.