Build a Great Campfire
Learn the science and secrets to building a great campfire
James Howell, ACE Educator
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(29)
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
🔥In this class, we will dive into the art of crafting a great campfire. 🔥We will explore the scientific principles of fire and then get into how to pick a safe location, how to find good fuel, how to arrange our fuel, and how to successfully ignite and sustain our fire. This session offers practical tips and techniques to start an outdoor fire no matter how challenging the weather is. We will cover helpful habits for safe fire-tending. 🔥Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or new to the world of campfires, this class will build your skillset for creating memorable outdoor moments. 🔥This class offers learners a lot of participation as we journey through a presentation including scenarios and homemade footage. *We will not be starting any fires in class. Learners are advised to practice fire-making with the guidance of an adult. This class is appropriate for all ages to participate! 🐸 Although I am a certified Wilderness Medical First Responder, per Outschool policy, I will not be covering medical training or medical services. Tags: Wilderness survival skills, homestead, homeschool, primitive skills, ancestral skills, earthskills, rewilding, sustainability, climate change, nature, farm, girl scout, boy scout, outdoor, home school, fire.
Learning Goals
Students will learn expert tips for building a campfire
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Fire safety is fundamental to learning this skill. We will cover helpful habits for safe fire-tending. We will not be starting any fires in class. Learners are advised to practice fire-making with the guidance of an adult.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2023
5.0
29reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Cincinnati
I am a Certified Wilderness First Responder through the company Remote Medical Training. This has certified me to address medical emergencies in remote settings.
I've taught wilderness survival to a countless number of kids since 2015.
I've led wilderness survival/bushcraft camps with the company Coyle Outside in Oregon.
I've guided wilderness backpacking and canoe trips through Camp Kooch-I-Ching in Minnesota.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-8 learners per class
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