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You could also run this activity in the run-up to your camp at the meeting place as a regular session, with everyone bringing along some clean recycled goods to use. They don\u2019t necessarily need to know what they\u2019ll be doing with them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA top tip. Saving up the fluffy lint that accumulates in the washer or dryer is very smart, as it makes great tinder for DIY campfires.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re not camping near woodland, it\u2019s not likely there\u2019ll be many sticks around. Collect some from elsewhere or bring along staves to use instead. Indeed, not being able to use sticks may be ideal for this activity, as it\u2019ll mean that the campers have to be even more resourceful!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERun the activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit into pairs or small groups. The number of groups you have will depend on the resources you have available.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that each group will have 15 minutes to build as many simple camp gadgets from the recycled goods, and use only four items or less on each gadget. They may use tools as well. The person leading the activity should demonstrate making a simple camp gadget by driving two sticks into the ground and hanging some boots on them to dry.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, one group may use three sticks and one length of string for a gadget, while another may use two tin cans and two sheets of cardboard. In terms of tools, groups may use scissors and pocket knives, though gadget ideas that require more advanced tools should be saved for later.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter 15 minutes have passed, everyone should gather together to share ideas. 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