Skills Campout - Camp Seminole
September, 2006
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OA Rep Tim explains the finer points of backpacking stoves. Jack and Micah take turns firing up the Grasshopper. 
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Scoutmaster explains red cedar as fire tinder. Marvin, Aaron, and Thomas work on getting the wood fire ready for tonight's campfire dinner. You just had to be there.
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JASM Patrick supervises the campfire building. APL Thomas applies forced air (aka "dragon breath") to get the fire going. JASM Patrick and SPL Chris demonstrate their supervision skills. The Flaming Arrows get their campfire going.  This will be used to cook tonight's meal.

Photos courtesy of Miss Connor Guyton