Camp Tonkawa | Summer Camp & Outdoor Learning TX

fire camp

SURVIVAL SKILLS

Fire is a life skill that isn’t only for survival situations! Empower yourself to be self-sufficient by learning the magic of Fire Making. This hands-on class teaches every step to successfully create an ember using the Bow Drill technique.

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Custom group dates

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Daytime Class

TEENS & ADULTS

Mature age group

$100 total

Take your kit home!

Schedule, Pricing & Overnight Bonus

class details:

Dates: Contact April (940) 440-8382 to discuss open dates.
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $100 per person
Age: Teens and Adults

optional overnight!

After the 5:00pm class concludes, we welcome you to stay and camp overnight with us!

We will share a delicious meal of Survival Stew that we will make together over the fire.

Fire Making Curriculum

THE BOW DRILL TECHNIQUE

Step by step, we teach you how to construct and use your own Bow Drill kit. The kit that you make will be yours to take home! More importantly, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to do it yourself again anywhere.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

What wood is best
Constructing a 4-part working set
String options & Knots for your string
Finding and making a tinder bundle
Making Cordage (Rope)
Knife Sharpening
Correct positioning
Teamwork techniques
Constructing a fire with correct air/fuel ratio
Putting the fire to bed safely

Mandatory Knife & Meals

MANDATORY GEAR: YOUR KNIFE

You will need to bring your own sharpened knife that is a comfortable size for you to work with to build your fire kit.

A survival size of 5" fixed blade (non-folding) is recommended.
A pocket knife can also be helpful, but is not necessary.
Don't have one? We do offer high-quality Swiss Mora knives for sale. Contact us if you are interested!

LUNCH & SNACKS

Bring your own lunch and snacks, as you will need to refuel your energy! We will have a fire going during the day, so you are welcome to heat or cook your food over it. (Survival Stew is provided for overnight guests only).