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Advanced Fire Skill Series (Grades 5-8)


Courses - Youth / District 197/Distrito 197 West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan Area / 197 School Year Enrichment 25-26 / Middle School Enrichment -
197 Youth Enrichment School Year 25-26

Love to sit around a bonfire with friends? Come on out to Dodge this May to learn all the skills you need to be a bonfire master this summer! Practice building and maintaining fires using a variety of methods, from matches to magnifying lenses. Learn to be a responsible fire steward to prevent wildfires and maintain safety. Celebrate the end of the school year with a perfectly toasted marshmallow, roasted over your very own fire! 


Kids will be able to take the activity bus from Friendly Hills or Heritage to Dodge Nature Center, kids will be dropped off at the Marie Entrance and met by Dodge staff. You can also drop your student off at Dodge if you prefer at the Marie Entrance.

**Kids will have to be picked up at Dodge Nature Center Marie Entrance, by 5pm by a parent or guardian--the activity bus is not provided to get home. If a student is picked up later than 5pm a charge will be applied by Dodge Nature Center for a late pick-up.

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  197 Dodge Nature Center


Dodge Nature Center - Marie Avenue
Wed May 6, Wed May 13 & Wed May 20
4:00 - 5:00 PM

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Grades   5th - 8th