Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: nugget on July 21, 2010, 09:57:56 pm

Title: Advice
Post by: nugget on July 21, 2010, 09:57:56 pm

i have been volunteering my time for the past 3 years to Hunters Helping Kids. I love doing it.This organization gets kids out from in front of the TV or computer and introduces them to outdoor sports. Hunting, fishing, archery, skeet shooting and sport shooting.  I set up and demonstrate primitive style archery. Since this is my 3rd year I am struggling to come up with new things to do. I have done bows and arrow making, atlatl throwing and some flintknapping. The kids are always interested, but I feel I need to do something new. I donate something every year to the drawing for the kids and it always seems to be the highlight of the day.
Long story short, I am looking for advice on what to do new if anything at all.
TJ

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: youngbowyer33 on July 21, 2010, 10:19:07 pm

make strings maybe? Wild edibles are cool to learn about

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Post by: sailordad on July 21, 2010, 10:20:21 pm

bow or hand drill fire making

way coool  8)
hell i wish i knew how

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: mullet on July 21, 2010, 10:24:09 pm

building primitive shelters, blood trailing, tracking. Using GPS's.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: sailordad on July 21, 2010, 10:59:09 pm

ohhh ya gpss
you can teach me how to use mine too then  ;D
the one in the car is easy,my handheld garmin aint quit got that one all figured out yet

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: nugget on July 21, 2010, 11:34:38 pm

Thanks guys. I will try to get stuff together and set up some hands on stuff for fire drills, string making, and other stuff mentioned.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: sailordad on July 22, 2010, 12:34:53 am

so where is this at and wha ages qualify as a kid
im 44 but iam still my moms kid  ;D
i would love to learn to make fire and use my gps properly  :D

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: NTD on July 22, 2010, 02:50:02 am

Yep Orienteering is fun stuff and IMO an extremely valuable tool!!

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: nugget on July 22, 2010, 09:27:35 am

It is in Mocksville, NC If you can make it there on the 7th I am sure they will let you attend mo matter what your age is.  ;D Just say your kid is here somewhere and you are looking for him.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: jonathan creason on July 22, 2010, 09:38:48 am

Bryan told me about this the other night.  I grew up maybe 4 or 5 miles from that farm.  I'll probably try to bring my oldest son over as long as they take 5 year olds.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: nugget on July 22, 2010, 01:13:42 pm

Sure do. Come on by. It is free and the kids have a blast.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: skyarrow on July 23, 2010, 04:54:47 pm

you could try wilderness survivel and first aid

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Post by: Parnell on July 24, 2010, 03:05:05 pm

Leatherwork - stamping/stitching...just another thought that might be a simple set up.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: jonathan creason on August 03, 2010, 05:57:45 pm

Hey nugget, do you have more detailed info by chance?  Mainly need the start time for the event.  My son finally decided on this last night over the Panther's Fan Fest.

Title: Re: Advice
Post by: nugget on August 03, 2010, 06:29:55 pm

It starts at 8 or 9 and goes to 3. They feed everyone lunch. Bring chairs, sunscreen, a hat, and alot of energy.