Ignite the Past

Activity
Summer 2025|#6870

Aug 2, 2025
All ages, Mixed
All Ages
Activity locationHarry L. Swartz Campground, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve

Description

Harry L. Swartz Campground, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, 2-5 PM

FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Before the convenience of matches and lighters, how did people start a fire? Try out old-fashioned fire making techniques like the bow drill, flint & steel, and magnifying lens. Come by to try your hand at the equipment anytime between 2 and 5. Stay to learn about historical uses of fire and watch a cooking over fire demonstration. Find us at the shelter by the shower house. Adult supervision of children 15 and under is required.

For more info: (217) 896-2455 or Morgan at mduerksen-balk@ccfpd.org

For disability-related modifications for all programs, contact Chelsea at cprahl@ccfpd.org or 217 586-2612.

Activity meeting dates

Aug 2, 2025
Sat2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Instructor

Morgan Duerksen-Balk
(217) 896-2455

More Information

Number of sessions1
Free
Unlimited openings
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