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SUMMARY Who doesn’t love a glowing campfire at the end of the day? However, to make sure it won’t be your tent that burns, let’s look at some good fire safety practices. GENERAL INFORMATION Handbooks for each program have useful tips for campfires. Here are a few highlights: Environmental conditions Leaders should understand the local […]
SUMMARY Campfires are a powerful part of the outdoor experience. They can be lively with laughter, storytelling, and fellowship. The campfire can also be a time of reflection, learning, and great peace. Safe behavior around a campfire ensures a good time can be had by all while mitigating the inherent danger of the fire. Here […]
10 sie 2016 · Introducing the 13th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook and #HandbookHacks! Discover how to build a campfire that's safe, usable, and kind to the environment,...
Opening Campfire Activities. Beforehand, organize your program and write it out however you please -- then roll it up and tie it to the end of a long string, say 15 feet long. Lay out the string on the ground, out of the way from tripping feet, with the program on the far end.
Explore the essential steps to build a fire safely and responsibly as part of the Cub Scout activities with Boy Scouts of America.
How can people enjoy campfires in the wild without damaging surroundings? Listen to the poem, then craft your own verses about fire-safety.
Campfire safety. Talk to the group about what they think helps to keep a campfire safe. Maybe you had a campfire recently or you’re planning to have a campfire soon. Points to include: Keep a fire bucket to hand. Only use as much wood as you need – don’t build the fire too big. Don’t use any flammable liquids on the fire.
