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Building a campfire can be one of the most exciting parts of camping, but it’s important to do it safely. With a few simple steps and some supervision, you can practice building your own small, safe campfire. Let’s get started!Step 1: Choose a Safe Spot
Make sure you're in a safe area to build a fire. Look for a clear, flat spot away from trees, bushes, and anything else that might catch fire. It’s best to use a fire pit if one is available. If not, clear a circle on the ground, about 1 meter wide, free of grass and leaves.Step 2: Gather Your Materials
You’ll need three main types of materials to build your campfire:- Tinder: Small, dry materials like twigs, pine needles, or dry leaves. This will help get the fire started.
- Kindling: Slightly larger sticks and small branches. These will catch fire from the tinder and help the fire grow.
- Logs: Larger pieces of wood to keep the fire going once it’s started.
Step 3: Build the Fire Structure
One of the easiest ways to build a campfire is the teepee structure:
- Start by placing a small bundle of tinder in the centre of your fire pit.
- Lean your kindling sticks around the tinder in a cone shape, leaving enough space for air to get in.
- As the fire grows, you can add larger logs to the fire in the same shape to keep it burning.
Step 4: Light the Fire
With adult supervision, light the tinder using a match or lighter. Blow gently on the base of the fire to help it grow. Be patient—it may take a few tries! Once the kindling catches fire, it will start burning the larger logs.
