Winter Survival

We not only survived Winter Survival, we thrived! The weather stayed around freezing (not too cold) and the kids came to cook. With no rain, we really had a great day. With great parent participation, we had a 2 to 1 ratio. This wasn't a necessary component for our success (parents were instructed to observe and help with safety, but to not help make fires), but instead an added benefit for the kids and parents. It was fun for all!

Dave Szczygiel and two other naturalists lead us to the spot, which was fresh, because we were the first group to use The Green Acres Farm this year. They modeled good fire making practices and then we were off to the races. The 6 fire groups did a great job of collecting fuel and making and tending the fires. After the fires broke down into coals, the kids prepared their meals and had a wonderful time eating their food. After the "clean up" game, Dave lead the kids in several games of camouflage (hide and seek) and then it was time to go home.

This week we are writing thank you letters to the Greens and taking good quotes from these letters to give to Dave so he can use them for future winter survival groups.

Thanks

Nick Mosher