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2009 Camporee Gallery https://survivaltek.com/?p=1034 https://survivaltek.com/?p=1034#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:10:26 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=1034 I have been receiving photos that were taken at the 2009 Camporee where I was invited to teach Firecraft and Emergency Shelters. You can visit the Gallery to view them. This photo shows the Firecraft Class which was first on the agenda. Of course, this could easily be a day class for me, but it is just one aspect of survival. Later in the afternoon there were various supervised competitions where the scouts would try their skills employing what they had learned during the day.

]]> https://survivaltek.com/?feed=rss2&p=1034 0 Lavvu Camping https://survivaltek.com/?p=1004 https://survivaltek.com/?p=1004#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:56:53 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=1004 As I mentioned in my last blog, I was invited to participate as an instructor at last weekend’s BSA Camporee. I thought it would be fun to bring my Lavvu to add to the rustic camping experience for the participating troops. As mentioned on my shelter page, the lavvu tent is native to the Sami people (a.k.a. – Laplanders). It is similar to a tipi, but has no smoke flaps or seams to fasten. Because there is no floor, you can have a campfire inside for warmth, cooking, or atmosphere. This model sleeps 3 plus a campfire in the middle. Once you have experienced tipi camping, you’ll never be the same.

]]> https://survivaltek.com/?feed=rss2&p=1004 0 BSA 2009 Wilkes Spring Camporee https://survivaltek.com/?p=1000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=1000#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:38:18 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=1000 I just returned from a great weekend at the 2009 Wilkes Spring Camporee at Kerr Scott Reservoir where Boy Scouts of America troops gathered from the Wilkes and Blue Ridge District. The theme of this Camporee was “Wilderness Survival” and I was invited to participate as an instructor for two classes – Firecraft, and Emergency shelters. Other classes offered were Orienteering and Emergency First-Aid. The scouts saw demonstrations in the morning, then had opportunities to test those skills in a supervised competition in the afternoon.

Many photographs were taken, and as these become available from various photographers, I will be happy to post some. I met many wonderful people and established new friendships. This was a great way to help the next generation become prepared.

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