Forts and Fires

Event Summary

Have fun close to home this Spring Break, and spend some family time building a shelter and primitive campfire in the woods. In this program, we'll start indoors learning about the purposes of shelters, and get an intro to fire building with ferro rod strikers. Most of the program will be spent outdoors, with families getting to construct a woodland shelter together using sticks and leaves. Families can also construct campfires in fire pans and practice their skills with ferro rods, starting the fire with sparks alone. (As a secret for the kids, we'll have some marshmallows ready to roast on the fires - shh, don't tell!) Building forts in the woods is a fun rite of passage for childhood, and is sure to be remembered for a long time. 

We take photos during our public events. If you do not wish to be in any photos, please send an advance email to the contact listed. 

Registration automatically closes one day in advance. If you are fully registered, you can expect to receive an email "receipt" from MyCountyParks after registration. You will also receive an email from the leading naturalist a couple days in advance of the program. If you do not receive these emails, you may not be registered; call 319-645-1011 for assistance in this case. **Please note, our pre emails have regularly been sorted into spam/junk mail recently. Check these folders for the pre email.**

JCC is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. We welcome and encourage people with disabilities to attend programs and events. Accommodations may be requested by contacting naturalist staff at 319-645-1011 or jccnaturalists@gmail.com

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