Firecraft

The ability to start and maintain a fire is a vital component in any survival situation.  This class begins with a short lecture period, and then is mostly hands on and covers numerous ways to build, start, and maintain a fire to use for warmth, security, processing water, and cooking.  This class covers many fire starting methods, as well as fire safety.

• The science of fire
• Fire safety
• Fire starting techniques
• Different fire lays and their uses
• The steps to “building” a sustainable fire
• Commercially available fire starting products
• How to make your own tinder and firestarters

Class Location:  Meet at Recreation Hall.  Enter through the Main Park and the Ticket Gate Attendants can help with directions.

What to bring:  These are items you may bring In addition to the basic items allowed at all classes but are not required.  You may bring personal fire starting tools such as a ferro rod, flint and steel, a 5x+ magnifying glass.  You may bring compact cutting tools such as a survival knife, pocket knife, folding camp saw, etc.  Some of these items such as a ferro rod and striker will be available but may be in limited quantity.    

This class is for ages 14 and up, Max 25 students, and ticket price is $40

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