Resource person: Chris Green | info@thguelphoutdoorschool.com | 519-400-9507

Location: Eramosa Eden | 8178 Indian Trail, Rockwood

Description:

Firekeeper is a classic GOS PD.

We love this one because firemaking connects us with some many parts of the land.  To collect a bit of milkweed fluff for our flint and steel - we have to know where it grows, we have to make sure it's healthy for next year!  We have to harvest respectfully.

Fire by Friction requires lots from us and encourages us to grow.  So we develop patience, listening, co-ordination and fortitude.  We have to pay attention to the quality of the wood, we need focus.  We must learn to ask for help, and when to dig deep within ourselves.  Firekeeper is character development.

Signature Songs, Stories, and Games set the stage for a day fire tending.  Lots of trying, failing, and trying again.  We'll keep warm with skills demonstrations and challenges with bowdrill, hand-drill, flint & steel, magnifying glasses.  Lots of opportunity to tend a little hand-warmer on your own or with new friends. 

See you out there!

Available spots: Full

Price: $77.00 Taxes included

Required age: 6 - 14 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: 2020's surge of interest in our weekly programs, our PD sessions have been bumped out of the Stone Road site to a New Location upstream close to Rockwood. Please read through our PD Welcome Pack upon registering.

Tags: Kids PD

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