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Survival camp 10 - 12 August 2018 - hot in the day but freezing at night.
Jackal skull
Arrows and fish spear
Setting traps
Shelter
6-8 December 13 Level 1 camp
13-15 December, Level 2 camp
friction fire lighting
Making fire using a magnifying glass
Winter camp out 12-14 July 2013; this was our second camp out at Kareekloof farm, Lanseria. This time we explored different areas for survival. We went fishing down by the crocodile river which was only a 4km walk. Then we made bows and fletched arrows, made string from sisal plants and made bread over the fire. THEN, they built the most AWESOME shelter. I am so proud of the team work showed by this group, well done to all of you.
The awesome shelter
The long walk back to our base
Fishing, Danica lost 2 big ones
Making string from sissal plant
Winter camp out 28-30 June 2013; this was our first camp out at Kareekloof farm, Lanseria, what a privilege to be able to explore such an intact and cared for ecosystem. There were brown hyaena, jackal, caracal, porcupine, mongoose, kudu, duiker and you could hear zebra, wildebeest and even lions on the nearby farms. We went through the basics of survival and then we even had the opportunity to go down into an old silver mine which was the home of a porcupine family. Lucky for us the weather was warm and the nights were pleasant.
At the silver mine entrance
The hunters with their bows
Setting traps
Crabs for lunch
Our last Camp out was on the 22-24 March. We slept in our base camp near the Magalies river. This time, we decided not to put up any tents and so, the Junior Rangers slept outdoors again. For this we had to fix up some nice warm shelters. On Saturday night it rained, putting our shelters to test. We were not really expecting it to rain and our shelters were not built to keep out the little bit of rain we got. We all got a bit damp and had lots of fun trying to improve our shelters before nightfall This event taught use the importance of being prepared for anything and that the weather is unpredictable.
In bed at last!
Girls made a hammock
Early morning
Nothing like a hot cup of coffee!
Boys are ready to ambush the girls
Girls rock!
Breakfast
Launching the raft
Last years camp out
Fishing
Starting a fire useing a flint
At the Magalies river
Basic shelter to keep wind off
Nothing like a fire to keep you warm
Packed like sardines
Now that looks cosy
TESTIMONIALS
" THIS..........is the way to grow up.”
Heidi Elizabeth Henning
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