Wilderness Skills: Wood Carving

Name: Wilderness Skills: Wood Carving
Start: 2025-10-25T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Camp Jordan Park

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Camp Jordan Park | Chattanooga, TN

Join us for a day of wood carving as we continue our exciting and informative Wilderness Skills series!
Learning how to use tools such as knives is a useful skill that every outdoor explorer should have. When children learn proper use early, they build confidence, develop fine motor skills, and are more likely to continue safe practices throughout their lives.
Each participating child will receive supplies they can use during the event and take with them to continue practicing their new wilderness skill at home. We'll discuss the benefits of using knives as well as proper handling and safety precautions before practicing cutting and carving various materials.
***There is a $10 fee for each participating child to cover the cost of supplies, and a limited number of spots are available. Though all ages are welcome, kids will need to be able to pay attention and adhere to all safety guidelines so please take your individual child's abilities into account before registering. Also, please be aware that we will be using real knives during this event.

Location: Camp Jordan (323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN 37412)
Time: 12:00 pm eastern
Requirements: ALL attendees MUST have a 2025 waiver on file. Forms for minors are to be completed by a legal guardian.
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Intended For: Families attending with children under 18
Cost: $10 per participating child
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Pets: Not allowed (with the exception of service animals)
Skill Level: Easy/Beginner
Stroller/Wheelchair Accessible: Yes (all-terrain best)
Bathrooms: Varies
Conditions: All-weather event (except when severe)
Event Host: Darana Campbell
Contact Info: 423-309-0661

We will meet next to the end of the first gravel parking lot to the left (just past the bridge and crosswalk) as you enter Camp Jordan from Ringgold Road.
Please make sure everyone in your group is dressed in weather appropriate clothing. Kids should wear clothes that are okay to get dirty, wet, or otherwise messed up and consider bringing a spare set for afterward. We also recommend bringing water and some snacks.
All guardians must remain with and are responsible for their own children at all times. By attending this event, you accept all possible risks for yourself and children and acknowledge that facilitators and other members are not liable for any damages including but not limited to injuries, illnesses, lost or damaged property, etc.