APEX WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Fire, Toolcraft and Archery: A Hands‑On Forest Workshop for 9–12‑Year‑Olds in Apex
A concentrated, 5‑hour Sun Star Farm program that teaches fire building, outdoor cooking, pioneering toolcraft and archery in a small, supervised group.
Fire, Toolcraft and Archery: A Hands‑On Forest Workshop for 9–12‑Year‑Olds in Apex.
In a wooded corner of Apex, children aged 9–12 spend a morning under the guidance of Captain Don and his team learning practical outdoor skills—building fires, cooking over flame, crafting a pioneering tool to take home and practicing archery—an outdoorsy, sometimes muddy, hands‑on day designed for a small group.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fire craft and outdoor cooking
Campers learn to build fires and cook outdoors, a primary emphasis of the workshop that combines practical skill with safety instruction.
Pioneering tool to bring home
Participants craft a pioneering tool during the session and leave with a tangible project made in the field.
Plenty of archery practice
Archery is a featured activity, giving campers supervised time to learn and practice target skills in a small‑group setting.
What the day feels like
What a day in the forest feels like
The Forest Tinkering Workshop moves at an active, hands‑on pace: small groups gather with Captain Don and a counselor, rotate through stations that include fire building and cooking, toolcraft, and archery, and expect close supervision, muddy conditions and practical instruction tailored to 9–12‑year‑olds.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for approximately 5 hours.
Campers should bring a lunch, a water bottle, layered clothing and shoes that can get muddy.
The program is run in a small group of up to 12 campers led by Captain Don and an additional counselor.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is the Forest Tinkering Workshop for?
The workshop is designed for children ages 9–12.
How long is the workshop?
The session lasts approximately 5 hours.
What activities are included?
Activities include fire building, outdoor cooking, making a pioneering tool to take home, and archery.
What should campers bring?
Campers should bring a lunch, a water bottle, layered clothing, and shoes that can get muddy.
How large are the groups and who leads them?
The workshop is a small group of up to 12 campers, led by Captain Don and an additional counselor.
Is prior experience required for activities like archery and toolcraft?
No prior experience is required, but campers need a certain level of maturity and the ability to follow instructions for safe participation.
Who operates the program?
The workshop is operated by Sun Star Farm.