Camping

• Camping


  The learners should be able to define what is camping
• Guess What?

  1. 4 Groups will be formed. Each group will divide themselves into 2 the one who will act and one will guess. The groups will pick up random words affiliated with camping at thhe box prepared by the teacher
• Frontcountry camping


  Camping on planned campgrounds where it is close to a vehicle, with certain amenities
• Backcountry camping


  Camping where no amenities are readily available and motorized vehicles cannot reach the camping site
• Thomas Hiram Holding: 'Native Americans were the first campers'
• Thomas Hiram Holding - A british travelling tailor whose passion for camping developed at a young age. He wrote the first Camper's Handbook in 1908
• Father of Modern Camping

  Thomas Hiram Holding
• How do we prepare for a camping trip?

  1. First thing is knowing and identifying participants Names, contract information, and health information

  2. Date, location, and itinerary are next to plan. Location is very important because a vital part of camping is the source of water
• Essential things to bring

  • Clothes
  • Sleeping Bag/Pad
  • Tents
  • Kitchen/eating utensils
• Clothes


  • In camping, it is important to have 3 layers of clothes. (Base Layer, Insulating Layer, and Wind/Rain -Barrier Layer)
• Base Layer


  Clothing next to the skin. Thus, if one is dressing to stay cool, the fabric should be thin and does not block wind. Cotton for warm
• Insulating Layer


  Worn over the base layer, helps you retain heat by trapping air close to your body
• Wind/Rain- Barrier Layer


  Sometimes called shell, is your protection from wind,rain,snow. It is the most imporant layer during bad weather
• Sleeping bag


  Provides warmth and comfort for a good rest at night
• Tents


  Gives protection from the rain, wind, and bugs. It also adds warmth, comfort, and sense of security
• Small lightweight bagpack stove


  More efficient than open fire because temperature can be controlled. It also lessens the threat of starting fires and less impact on environtment
• Other Essentials to be bring

  • GENERAL EQUIPMENT
  • SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• First Aid Kit Contents

  • Adhesive bandages
  • Gauze Pads
  • Adhesive Tapes
  • Tweezers
  • Paracetamol
  • Antihisthamine
  • Anti- Sting relief Ointment
  • Razor Blade
• Campfire


  Essential in camping. It provides a soothing feeling when staring at it. Also, this could help warm the campers at night if it is cold
• Lean-to's


  • One of the easiest types of campfire structures to make. Providing you take the direction of the wind into consideration, they're very easy to light and are suitable for warmth and cooking
  • Very easy to build
  • The large log acts as a handy windbreak
  • Provides a lot of heat
• Teepee Campfire


  • One of the most popular. It's easy to build and light, and most people instinctively make campfires this way. This fire lay is a good choice if you have never built a campfire before. Pros ( A very hot fire), Cons ( Uses a lot of fuel and need to be flattened for cooking)
• Star campfires


  • Easy to make but only really work when you have very dry logs to burn. However, they're great for cooking and are usually pretty fuel-efficient. They look cool, too! Pros ( Good campfire if you have large dry logs, fuel efficient, good cooking campfire.) Cons (Requires Constant Attention)