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Slightly Scary Stories To Tell Around the Campfire
Telling spooky, scary stories around the campfire is a long-honored tradition. Here are a couple of stories that are just spooky enough to send chills down your spine but not so scary to traumatize the kids. So gather the kids around a roaring campfire and begin a night of storytelling of spooky camping tales. The Whistler In the Woods Written By: N.M. Fellows A group of boys were sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories at night, hours after the adults had gone to bed in their tents. An older boy had just finished a scary story that left the boys on edge when they heard a whistle coming…
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How to Make a Simple One Log Fire Torch
With just a few tools, learn how to make a simple one-log fire torch to keep you warm during those cool camping nights. The fire torch, sometimes called a Swedish Fire Torch, is just another way to make a campfire to keep you warm and cozy. It can be prepared before the campout, making it a great way to get a campfire going quickly. Just make sure that the campground you are camping at allows fires and wood brought in. Some campgrounds only allow wood from their store or native to the area to be brought into the campsites. It’s always a good idea to check the rules first! Type…
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How to Start a Fire Without a Match
My youngest son just had his Blue and Gold at Cub Scouts and was promoted to a Webelo. He’s is so excited for this rank, because they learn how to make a fire without a match. While he hasn’t earned his belt loop for this (Iron Chef), he has been practicing under very close supervision. He’s favorite way is the bird nest method. The bird nest method is a quick and easy way to start a fire that older kids can do with supervision following common sense fire safety. Never allow kids to start a fire without adult supervision and clear understanding of fire safety rules. Know the rules of…
