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Camping: Ah Nature! - Camping |
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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Thursday, 26 July 2007 |
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ANYONE CAN TELL A CAMPFIRE STORY
By Erin Frustaci
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Katy Little tells big tales. The Loveland woman has worked as a storyteller since 1991.
“Miss Kate” as she is often known around the campfire, has a degree in anthropology and sociology. She frequently tells stories to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as other organizations in northern Colorado. Her stories often reflect Colorado history.
“For me, the whole aspect of families gathering and enjoying the outdoors is the real joy,” she said.
But telling campfire stories can sometimes be a challenge because of the outdoor elements, Little said.
“I love coming away from it because I smell like a campfire — then it all comes back,” she said. “Not all storytellers enjoy that environment. Some would call it a sickness. I call it a passion.”
Anyone can tell campfire stories. To get started, Little recommends using keywords or prompts.
For example, if you ask a group about what happened on their last camping trip, each person will have a memorable story to tell.
“It’s important when telling stories that I get audience participation,” she said. “For me it’s about humor, but I also tell stories that relate to historical or pioneer history.”
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STORYTELLING TIPS
1. Always close stories with a personal story.
2. Each storyteller needs to take with him a significant story that audiences can relate to. It’s important to tell the stories you love.
3. Good ghost stories will often have a punch at the end. Humor is essential.
4. Evaluate the audience and tell stories appropriate to that specific audience.
5. Take a deep breath and have fun.
Source: Katy Little | |
wowsers
Written by Austin on 2007-07-27 09:33:28
Ghost stories are scary.
There was a "Thump, thump, thump" from a HAND attached to the dog leash that was up in a tree.
AAHHHHHHHRRRGHGGGGGGHHHH!!
spooks-ville.
Good story, me likey.
-Austin from Vail |
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