RhuiveHumphrey T. Rubio.

November 19, 2019

Grade 12- STEM Tuesday (1:30-2;30) pm
Definition During the Camping Trip
Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight * Stay away from wild animals and be wary of poisonous
stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent or plants.
a recreational vehicle. Typically participants leave * Be careful with fire.
developed areas to spend time outdoors in more * Adapt and extend yourself.
* Enjoy the experience.
natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them
After the Camping Trip
enjoyment. To be regarded as "camping" a
* Make an inventory.
minimum of one night is spent outdoors, * Leave nothing but footprints.
distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and * Revisit your list.
other similarly short-term recreational activities. Two Basic Skills
* Tent Pitching
* Making Fire

General Safety Protocols when Camping Basics of Camping

1. Bring first aid kit and know how to use. 1. Waterproof tents - serve as the primary
2. Never use flammable liquids in starting temporary shelter.
2. Sleeping bag - provides insulation for
a fire.
3. Bring emergency supplies such as CAMPING warmth and comfort during night time.
3. Sleeping mats or pads - often placed
map, compass, whistle, waterproof fire
starter, etc. underneath the sleeping bag to serve as
4. Wear insect repellant and sunscreen. cushioning from grass, twigs, and stones
5. Bring safe food and water. on the ground.
6. Do not disregard any injury and illness. History 4. Portable stove - cook meals and
7. Know how to contact the camp location prepare hot drinks
It became popular in the 19th century. Thomas Hiram Holding, a British traveling tailor,
during emergency situations. 5. Safe food and water - primary needs to
wrote the Camper's Handbook in 1908 to share his enthusiasm for outdoor activities. The
8. Check for ticks, sunburn or skin rashes, keep nourished and hydrated.
book described the basics of camping for the first time and based on his personal
and other health-related issues when you 6. First aid kits - treat minor illnesses and
experiences with his family across the American prairies. He also developed a different
get home. injuries.
form of camping which became popular in 20th century. He wrote Cycle and Camp in
9. Keep a disciplined attitude. 7. Appropriate clothing - sufficiently
Connemara based on his experience when he went cycling and camping with four friends
protect from cold or hot temperatures.
across Ireland. Camping had become a regular holiday activity among families in European
8. Flashlights - convenient light source
and North American countries in the beginning of 1960. More campsites built and many
when electricity is not available.
other forms of recreation began. Camping became popular in African and Asian countries
by the end of the century.
Rhuive Humphrey T. Rubio
Grade 12- STEM
DEFINITION
Orienteering is a group of sports that
require navigational skills using a map
and compass to navigate from point to
point in diverse and usually unfamiliar
terrain whilst moving at speed.
Participants are given a topographical
map, usually a specially
prepared orienteering map, which
they use to find control points. The
order of control points is
predetermined. Participants, called
orienteers, travel throughout the
course with the help of a map
compass. The orienteer can complete
the course with the fastest time with
the help of a map and a compass. The
orienteer who completes the course
with the fastest time wins the
competition.
ORIENTEERING
HISTORY
In 1895, military garrisons in Oslo in
Norway and Stockholm in Sweden Held
orienteering competitions for their
military personnel. In 1897, the first
publicity held orienteering competition
took place in Norway. By 1930,
orienteering had been firmly
established in Nordic countries such as
Finland, Norway, and Sweden. By that
time, these three countries had been
regularly meeting to further develop the
sport. In 1932, the first international
orienteering competition between
teams from Norway and Sweden was
held in Norway. More Competitions
were eventually held, with Finland and
Denmark joining in. After over a
decade, an international orienteering
conference with 12 participant
countries that includes Austria,
Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark,
East Germany, Finland, Hungary,
Norway, Sweden, Switzerland , West
Germany, and Yugoslavia. was held in
Sweden in 1959. Moreover, national
and international orienteering
championships are held annually since
2003.
BASICS OF ORIENTEERING
COURSES
A map is usually provided during the
beginning of each event. The course is
typically marked red or purple on the
map. A Triangle is used to identify the
starting point and double circle
indicates the finish point. The circles
are used to locate the control points.
CONTROL POINTS AND CONTROL
DESCRIPTION SHEET
Control points are indicators placed on
the map to represent features of the
terrain. These are usually marked by
orange or white flag symbols. These
Features are described precisely
through control description sheets or
“clue sheets” which are handed to
participants before the start of the
event.
CONTRL CARD AND PUNCHING
Each competitor carries a sheet of
paper or electronic control card
throughout the whole course and is
presented at the starting and finishing
points. The control is marked
(punched) at each control point and
will be used at the end of the event to
show if the participant has completed
the course correctly.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
ORIENTEERING COMPASS
A type of compass called thumb
compass used by competitions in
orienteering events for correct
navigation in the terrain.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Orienteering events use specially
prepared accurate, multicolored,
topographic maps.
RACE SUIT/CLOTHING
A lightweight, stretchy suit that allows
freedom of movements is most
recommended.
RUNNING SHOES
It is a light, durable shoe with nonslip
soles to allow good grip on all types of
surfaces.
WHISTLE
Used for emergency happened along
the way.
PEN AND PLASTIC BAG
Use to mark down important features
on the terrain or plain the route you
will take.
DRINKING WATER
To keep your body hydrated
throughout the course.
November 19, 2019
Tuesday (1:30-2;30) pm
PLANNING THE ACTIVITY
BEFORE THE ACTIVITY
* Check the local weather condition.
* Dress appropriately
* Prepare your gear and gather your
supplies.
* Register for a course.
DURING THE ACTIVITY
* Study your map
* Orient your compass with your map.
* Look for your firs control site.
* Punch your card or electronic dibber.
* Run to the next control site.
* Find the finish point.
AFTER THE ACTIVITY
* Whether you were able to finish the
course or not, make sure that you
check out at the finish point table.
* Hit the gym to develop and enhance
your level of endurance.
* Research.
USE OF COMPASS AND MAP
One important skill in orienteering is
the use of a compass and a map.
Since it is possible that you will be
facing unfamiliar terrains, your
compass and map are very handy
tools in getting you to finish the
course.