Campfire bread on a stick
Freshly baked bread smells even better on a campfire! Here’s a quick unleavened (non yeast) recipe to try.
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More advanced stick activities including whittling and using tools.
Introduction
Some good ideas for some stick activities for older children.
What you'll need
- sticks!
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Environmental Considerations
Consider the environmental impact of preparing, carrying out & completing this activity. Could this impact be reduced? Specific considerations for this activity could include:
- collecting natural materials
- use dead wood
Health & Safety Considerations
Follow your usual operating procedures and carry out appropriate risk benefit assessments.
Some considerations particular to this activity include:
- discuss keeping sticks away from faces
- if you are carrying a big stick keep one end in your hand/arm and the other down on the ground
- or if you are carrying a big stick ask a friend to hold the other end – both ways avoid hitting someone else
- tool use if whittling
Campfire sticks
Make a campfire cooking fork
Make a campfire cooking fork -simple to make and perfect for cooking little tasty treats like pieces of apple!
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Campfire play set - make your own
Using loose parts to create a set up for campfire cooking, ideal for any mud kitchen or den area.
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Fires: creating & maintaining
A guide and top tips for creating and maintaining a fire. For some, the art of fire lighting can be tricky; these basic rules will help make each fire successful.
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Drilling a pole
How to make a simple hole in a pole - useful for all sorts of projects.
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Make a broomstick
A simple way to make a useful broom & with a bit of imagination you might be able to fly it!
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Whittle your own hazel knife
Carve a wooden knife in a few minutes!
Simple split stick animal
An activity showing you how to whittle yourself a woodland creature, with help from author Richard Irvine
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Elder whistle
A whittling activity using elder to create your very own whistle!
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Elder Beads
A simple and very satisfying way of making your own elder beads using simple tools.
Read More about Elder BeadsDisclaimer: Muddy Faces cannot take any responsibility for accidents or damage that occurs as a result of following this activity.You are responsible for making sure the activity is conducted safely.
Key Features
- Age Range All Ages
- Duration Less than an hour
- Location Anywhere
- Season Any
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Inspirations