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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 […]
The Campfire Booklet This campfire booklet provides a short list of the many resources available to make a successful campfire program. It contains Openings, Closings, Cheers and Skits. It is compiled from a variety of sources all over, from books to the Internet. Feel free to print it out and keep it close for quick reference at all your camps.
Firem’n Chit is an earned privilege that can be taken away if a Scout fails in his responsibility for the use of fire, or fire related tools or equipment. Troop 60 follows a “3-strikes” rule for Firem’n Chit. After a 2 warnings a scout will need to re-earn his Firem’n Chit card.
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 […]
Write down the name, description, and type of song, stunt, or story they have planned. The MC organizes songs, stunts, and stories in a good sequence considering timing, variety, smoothness, and showmanship. The master-of-the-campfire makes out the Campfire Program sheet (over).
Some Simple Troop Campfire Guidelines As they do for a larger, more formal campfire, these guidelines can also apply to the intimate troop campfire as well: No flashlights. Let the light of the fire stand alone and light the way. During the campfire festivities, absolutely no booing, ever. No Talking, unless you’re involved in an activity.
Read and understand fire use and safety rules from the Boy Scout Handbook. Secure necessary permits (regulations vary by locality). Clear all flammable vegetation at least 5 feet in all directions from fire (total 10 feet). Attend to fire at all times. Keep fire-fighting tools (water and/or shovel) readily available.
