Ironraven; excellent idea about the use of the trash bag,
Let Nature Decide where best to use it.

"You recall your victories, you REMEMBER your mistakes!"

I have never met the kids I am about to instruct but I was told they were the best behaved of a much larger group (this trip is like a reward for them). My normal group have their good days and bad but I can usually keep their attention for an hour before they need a break. I actually have 4 hours to work with each group of 12 kids but figure I will loose an hour to breaks and blowing off steam.

LED, I agree with you about having to keep the kids engaged or you will loose there attention. I thought about teaching the bow drill but it can be a very frustrating procedure the first time. In the field exercises the kids are really just going to practice with the items they have in their new Survival Kit (extra items, not the actual ones).

The entire exercise is set-up for them to succeed, therefore building their confidence.

Thanks fellows,

Mike