Physical Education

& Health 4
Demonstrating Proper Etiquette and
Safety in Recreational Camping
Quarter 4 ● Module 2
Week 5-7

DELFIN G. LASDACAN
Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 What’s In
Activity: Find Out
Find out by encircling the five possible reasons why someone go for camping.

E A C A N O N B A L
X P A S S T I M E O
P A T E R L W E L V
E R E K W T G L E I
R T R M Z T X O V N
I U N W I N D N E G
E N O A V C A A N T
N S O C I A L I Z E
C A V H A W E L O V
E K E A T A R O O E
R T R T E R E T L T
R E C R E A T I O N

What’s New

Activity: Unscrambled Letters

Rearrange the jambled the letters to come up with the correct word related to
camping.

1. NETT = ________________
2. TEWAR = ________________
3. DOFO = ________________
4. FAYTES = ________________
5. NUF = ________________

What Is It

Camping, recreational activity in which participants take up temporary

residence in the outdoors, usually using tents or specially designed or adapted
vehicles for shelter. Camping was at one time only a rough, back to nature pastime
for hardy open air lovers, but it later became the standard holiday for vast numbers
of ordinary families.

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 Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home with
or without a shelter, such as a tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically participants
leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of
activities providing them enjoyment. The night or more spent outdoors distinguishes
camping from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short term recreational
activities.

Camping as a recreational activity became popular nowadays. With time, it

grew in popularity among other socioeconomic classes. Modern campers frequent
publicly owned natural resources such as public parks, wilderness areas, and
commercial compound grounds. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations
around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance and
teamwork.

Camping describes a range of activities and approaches to outdoor

accommodation. Survivalist campers set off with as little as possible to get by,
whereas recreational vehicle travelers arrive equipped with their own electricity, heat,
and patio furniture. Camping may be combined with hiking, as in backpacking, and is
often enjoyed in conjunction with other outdoor activities such
as canoeing, climbing, fishing, and hunting. Fastpacking involves both running and
camping.

There is no universally held definition of what is and what is not camping. Just
as the same campground may serve recreational campers, migrant workers, and
homeless at the same time. Fundamentally, it reflects a combination of intent and the
nature of activities involved. A children's summer camp with dining hall meals and
bunkhouse accommodations may have camp in its name but fails to reflect the spirit
and form of camping as it is broadly understood. Similarly, a homeless person's
lifestyle may involve many common camping activities, such as sleeping out and
preparing meals over a fire, but fails to reflect the elective nature and pursuit of spirit
rejuvenation that are integral aspect of camping. Likewise, cultures with itinerant
lifestyles or lack of permanent dwellings cannot be said to be camping, it is just their
way of life.

Types of Camping

People are usually filled with lots of ideas when it comes to camping from
going on extended trips through the wilderness to staying in a luxurious cabin in the
mountains. Going camping mainly depends on what you prefer, whether you want an
overnight stay outdoors to weekend trips. Camping offers outdoor lover peace of
mind and serene atmosphere far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some
of the types of camping are listed below.
1. Glamping Camping

Glamping is also known as glamorous camping and it involves camping with

the luxuries of a home. You are going to find a wide range of glamping

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accommodations that are available in an eco-lodge. Glamping is more than a nice
tent as you can find varieties of options that range from cabins, villas, lodges, and
treehouses.
2. Tent Camping

This is the most basic and famous type of camping all over the world. This
involves heading to a park where you can pitch your tent where you will sleep for
some nights. You can go tent camping on a campsite, a beach, in the woods, or
anywhere you like. Tent camping is a great option to try out for people that are new
to camping and wants to start without having to spend a lot of money. Tent camping
is a perfect option for families with children as it creates the chance to bond and
learn how to work together.
3. Backpacking Camping

Backpacking Camping mainly involves spending the day just carrying your

gear and equipment on your back while you travel through nature. A backpacking trip
can range from night to several months. Backpacking trip gives you the chance to
spend time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while you get closer to
nature. If you are planning to go on a backpacking trip, you will need to plan your trip
while you also inform someone about your plans in case of an emergency. They will
help to alert authorities and initiate a search and rescue operation.
4. Survivalist camping

In this type of camping, you will need to learn all the skills that you will need to
survive in a variety of outdoor situations. In survivalist camping, you are going to
hunt for food in the wild and also discover emergency medical treatments by
yourself. By acquiring these skills, you will be able to survive in case of emergency
or during harsh weather conditions.
5. Canoe Camping

Canoe camping is quite similar to backpacking and you are going to get more
freedom and lots of advantages of traveling by water. With canoe camping, you will
not have to worry much about weight as you can carry more equipment. You will also
be able to travel further and reach places that are not accessible to hikers on foot or
vehicles. Canoe camping is best suited for groups or two or more tourists in case
there is an emergency. You can also go as a solo traveler but you will need to make
more preparation. It is also important to put rainfall into consideration during canoe
camping because the water flow can change easily.
6. RV and Van Camping

Going camping in a recreation vehicle gives you the opportunity to enjoy fun
outdoor destinations. With a recreational vehicle, you will have almost all that you
have at home and it includes comfortable bed and entertainment. You will also get
the chance to park all the equipment and toys that you want wherever you go. All
you will need is to find a suitable RV park where you can dock your vehicle.

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 Camping Essentials
Spending a week in the great outdoors can be an amazing adventure? or a
living nightmare. Usually, a good or bad camping experience comes down to just one
factor: what you packed (or didn't pack) for the trip. Having the essential camping
items in your backpack can mean the difference between a restful vacation among
the trees and a ride to the nearest emergency room. Whether you're a first-time
camper or a seasoned survivalist, don't leave home without the items our readers
say are must-haves for a nature outing.

1.TENT
Even if you prefer slumbering under the stars, you should always have a tent or other
emergency shelter on hand just in case. Otherwise, a midnight deluge, freak snowstorm or
heavy dew is sure to leave you drenched, miserable and at risk of hypothermia. A tent can
shield you and your gear from high winds as well. Whether you opt for the best two person
tent or a larger cabin-style tent, make sure you bring along all of its necessary accessories:
rope, tent poles, stakes and a rain fly.

2. SLEEPING BAG

Resting on a bed of moss and leaves may sound like fun, but it won't keep
you warm when the sun goes down. Temperatures can drop significantly at nightfall,
sometimes 20 degrees or more. Keep in mind, too, that many insects are most active
at night and may chance upon your un swaddled body. Going without a sleeping bag
risks an uncomfortable night's sleep at best, exposure at worst. And if you've ever
tried to go camping with kids, you know without a kid's sleeping bag, they'll toss and
turn all night. 

3. WATER BOTTLE

Water is essential for survival in the great outdoors, and the further off the
beaten path you go, the more quickly it seems to run out. The last thing any camper
wants is to be stuck without a fresh supply of water, especially since drinking from a
pond or lake can cause serious illness due to bacteria. Even if the wilderness you're
heading into is just a few feet from your car, carry a day's supply of the wet stuff in a
camel back or other large container. Then, keep a filter or water purification tablets
on hand in case you have to refill from a nearby stream.

4. FIRE STARTER

Camping isn't camping without a warm, crackling campfire, so you'll want the
tools to get one started quickly. Campers can start fires with a flint and steel,
matches, a cigarette lighter or a magnesium fire starter. If you opt for matches, make
sure they're waterproof. It's not a bad idea to pack two fire starters in case one fails.
Take along a little kindling as well, like dry bark or strips of newspaper, in a
waterproof container. Finding dry kindling when you need it can be a challenge in the
outdoors.

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5. FIRST AID KIT

It's unlikely you'll experience a life-threatening injury while camping, but even
a long day of hiking can result in blisters that require bandaging. Small cuts and
scrapes, too, can quickly become infected if left untreated, so keep bandages and
antiseptic on hand. Your first aid kit should include other necessities as well:
scissors, adhesive, gauze, soap, a CPR mouth barrier and an emergency whistle. Be
sure to toss in bottles of sunscreen and insect repellent as well. Sunburn and bug
bites can end your trip as quickly as any laceration.

6. POCKET KNIFE

The pocket knife is the ultimate multipurpose tool of the outdoors. A knife can
be used to trim a rope, cut fishing line, dice bait, slice cheese or sausage, open a
tightly sealed package, sharpen a stick, deal with tangled vines, tighten a screw or
skin a small animal. Without a knife, such tasks become nearly to outright
impossible. If you leave your knife at home, expect to feel frustrated often.

7. MAP AND COMPASS (OR A CHARGED GPS)

If your camping itinerary calls for hiking in remote areas, don't go without a
map and compass or GPS. Constant changes in the sun's position can make forest
landmarks seem unfamiliar, causing hikers to become disoriented. Unprepared
campers have occasionally wandered the woods for days before getting rescued or
finding their way back to camp. Getting lost or stranded in a wooded area, especially
with a limited supply of water, is no joke. Even if your kids just want to walk down to
the nearest creek from your campsite, make sure they have a way to return safely.

8. WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND RAIN GEAR

Camping means having only a few changes of clothes available, so it's

important to keep them dry. Walking around in damp clothes is not only unpleasant,
it can be dangerous in cooler climes where hypothermia is a concern. Also, wet gear
is heavy gear, which can make hauling a backpack uncomfortable and difficult.
Choose a lightweight, waterproof rain jacket that will accommodate multiple layers of
clothing.

9. FLASHLIGHT, LANTERN OR HEAD LAMP

A campfire may be nice and bright, but only for about six feet in any direction.
If you need to locate an item within your tent or visit the latrine during the night, a
portable, battery-powered light is invaluable. Many campers tout headlamps as the
best option because of their hands- free functionality.

Much of the remaining needed camping equipment is commonly available in

the home, including: dishes, pots, and pans; however, many people opt not to use

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their home items, but instead utilize equipment better tailored for camping. These
amenities include heavy plastic tableware and salt and pepper shakers with tops that
close in order to shelter the shakers from rain. Old kitchen gear purchased from thrift
stores or garage sales may also be used in place of home items as an alternative to
buying specialized and more expensive camping equipment. Backpackers use
lightweight and portable equipment.
Here are some images of camping materials to prepare.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAMPING

Most people go on camping trips because they're tired of the city or ready for
an adventure. Whether you enjoy biking, hunting or any other outdoor activity,
camping offers you a way to focus completely on a hobby for a few days without
external distractions. What you might not realize is that camping can help you live a
longer, healthier life. If you regularly camp out, you'll enjoy dozens of significant
health benefits from:

1. THE FRESH AIR

When you spend time near a lot of trees, you take in more oxygen. That
feeling of happiness that you get when you take your first breath of air at the
campground isn't all in your head well, technically it is, but it's a release of serotonin
from the extra oxygen. Your body can function with less strain when there's plenty of
oxygen. That's not the only benefit of fresh air. Research shows that some time

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outdoors can improve your blood pressure, improve digestion and give your immune
system an extra boost. When you spend a few days outside, you get some serious
health benefits from the extra oxygen and low levels of pollutants.

2. SOCIALIZATION

Camping alone is plenty of fun, but if you bring along a friend or family
member, you'll enjoy a unique experience together that will help you keep a healthy,
happy relationship. Socializing can extend your lifespan and delay memory problems
according to research published in the American Journal of Public Health, and apart
from the medical benefits, a few close relationships make life more fun. Invite a few
friends on your next trip out.

3. IMPROVED MOODS

Regular campers will often talk about how the first few days back from a trip
seem happier. This isn't without merit; spending some time outside in the sunlight
can even out the levels of melatonin in your brain. Melatonin is the chemical that
makes you feel tired and can induce feelings of depression, so by camping, you can
enjoy better overall moods during and after your trip.

4. LESS STRESS

Camping also allows you to cope with stress. Stress can negatively affect
your health in just about every way possible, and you're putting much less strain on
your mental and physical faculties by giving yourself some stress free time at the
campsite. The lack of stress is related to the rise in oxygen levels, higher levels of
serotonin and managed levels of melatonin mentioned above. There's also an
emotional component at work here, since it's harder to be annoyed or angry when
you're doing something that you enjoy.

5. EXERCISE

Let's not forget the most obvious benefit of camping: you're spending a lot of
time performing physical activities. Even if you're taking a fishing trip, you're burning
more calories than you'd burn sitting around an office, and if you hike or bike, you're
performing cardiovascular exercise that will help keep your heart and lungs healthy.
Your activity levels will vary, but hikers burn anywhere from 120-300 calories per
hour. Bikers burn 300-500 calories per hour, and fly fishing can burn up to 200
calories per hour. No wonder you work up such an appetite during a long camping
trip.

6. SUNSHINE

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 Sunshine feels great on your skin, and there's an evolutionary reason for that.
When you're out in direct sunlight, you're taking on a ton of Vitamin D, which allows
your body to absorb calcium and phosphorous.

7. A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

Assuming that you've got decent camping gear, you'll fall fast asleep after a
day full of outdoor activities. Sleep has an effect on all of your body processes and
can reduce inflammation, improve your cardiovascular system and help you stay
alert. Many campers report better sleep cycles when they return for a trip.

8. GOOD FOOD

If you pack s'mores, you're not seeing any particularly solid health benefits in
this department. However, if you're fond of fishing and hunting, you'll likely eat a
large amount of protein and healthy fats on your camping trip. You won't get any
preservatives or unnatural ingredients in a fresh lake caught fish, and all of the
exercise on your trip will help you digest.

9. NEW CHALLENGES

No two camping trips are exactly the same, and that's a good thing. Studies
from the University of Texas and University of Michigan show that new experiences
help to keep brains healthy. New activities that are both physically and intellectually
stimulating have the greatest effect on brain health, and camping fits both of these
criteria.

10. MEDITATION

When you go camping, don't forget to turn off your cell phone. Leave the
tablet and the laptop computer at home. Try to disconnect for a few days and enjoy
the simplicity of the natural experience. This isn't just a general tip to help you enjoy
the experience; if you're willing to enjoy your surroundings without any outside
distractions, you could increase your lifespan. If you suffer from depression, fatigue,
heart disease or even allergies, research shows that camping can improve your
overall health. Just don't forget to commit to the experience if your cell phone's off,
you're on your way to developing a stimulating, tranquil hobby that will keep you
healthy for years to come.

Disadvantages of Camping

Even though there are many benefits and fun activities you can do while
camping there is also a down fall. These are some to consider:

1. Bugs (bug bites).

2. Bad weather (too cold, hot, or rainy).

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3. Expensive equipment.
4. No internet.
5. Share a bathroom with everyone at the campsite.
6. Loud bugs and animals at night.
7. Getting sun burnt.
8. Limited food.
9. Get dirty easily.
10. Could get bored easily.

How to Set Up a Tent

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 Setting up a tent can seem a complex task for any first time camper. Tents
are an essential and useful piece of camping gear, for sure, but many frustrated
campers have cursed their camping tent as they've tried to set it up in the dark
without proper preparation. However, once you've set up a tent several times, it
becomes a familiar routine that can easily be repeated even in the most difficult
hiking and camping conditions, and once you've mastered setting up one kind of
tent, it will then be easier to set up other kinds of tents, be they dome tents or family
tents. Camping and hiking should be enjoyable, and they certainly can be if you
know how to set up your camping and hiking equipment. Here are the steps that will
help you set up tents for camping quickly and efficiently.

1.Practice setting up your tent before you go camping.

Setting up your camping tent at least a couple times, directions in hand,

before twilight on the evening of your camping trip is a good idea. While some
camping tents have simple designs, like family tents, other tents have complex
designs, like dome tents, which will not be easy to assemble when it’s dark and
you’re in the woods.

2. Find an area that is flat and free of sharp objects.

Clear the area of any large sticks, rocks or other debris which could cause a
rip or puncture in your tent or that would be uncomfortable to sleep on.

3. Unpack the tent and all of its parts.

Sort the parts of your camping

tent into respective groups tent stakes, tent
poles, rain fly and so on so you’re not
hunting for them as you set up the tent.

1. Unfold the tent and lay it in the

respective area.

Make sure it is facing the direction you desire. Point it towards the east if you
want to open your tent door on the sunrise.

5. Stake down the corners of your tent.

If your tent has a ground cloth or a footprint (a tent footprint is simply a ground
cloth shaped specially for your tent), set that down first. Next, stake down your tent,
making sure to pull the floor of the tent fairly taut as you do so. Big tents and family
tents almost always have to be staked down, but some backpacking tents do not.
This is a nice feature if you plan on camping where staking might be a problem, like

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on slick-rock in the American Southwest, but even free-standing tents should be
staked down if possible. Most tents have to be staked before they’ll stand up.

7. Connect your tent poles.

Tent poles usually come in sections

that you put together. To ensure that you
don’t put the wrong sections together, the
tent poles may be color-coded. If not, read
the directions for your tent to find out how to
tell the difference between different poles.

7. Assemble the frame of the tent.

Tents for camping come in a variety of

different designs. Some tents are free-
standing, like many dome tents, and use
several poles that support each other, while other tents have simple two-pole
designs and stand up only when the tent is staked down. However your tent works,
actually erecting the frame of the tent will involve sliding the tent poles through
sleeves on the outside of the tent or securing the ends of the poles in grommets at
the base of the tent, and then attaching the body of the tent to the poles via clips.

8. Secure the rain fly of the tent.

Camping tents usually aren’t

waterproof. At least, the body of the
tent itself is not waterproof. A few
tents are (they’re called single wall
tents), but they’re usually
expensive mountaineering tents
that are uncomfortable for most
normal situations. Most tents come
with a waterproof cover called a
rain fly that secures over the top of
the tent to protect it from the rain. If
your tent has a rain fly, secure it
over the top of the tent. This usually
involves fastening the corners of
the rain fly to cords that attach to the base of the tent and may include additional
clips or ties that attach to the tent poles.

The Golde n R ule s of C am pi ng Etique tte

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If you’re currently planning your camping getaway, employ the Golden
Rule and take your five-year-old sharing, caring, good-mannered self on
your next camping trip.  

Following these camping etiquette guidelines will spare your

fellow campers, and the environment you’ve come to enjoy, a whole lot
of headaches.

1. LAW OF THE LAND

Respect the regulations where
you’re camping. Be sure to check
posted signage or chat with the ranger
or camp host.

DO: Honor the leash law in

places where pets are invited and
dispose of waste appropriately.  
DON’T: Burn, where a fire ban is
in effect. If campfires or stoves are
allowed, make sure to equip yourself
with fire precautions.

2. STAKE YOUR CLAIM

The best campsite is one that is already there. It’s physics, baby.
Use what others have done before you and conserve your energy for
playing outside. 

DO: Set your tent up in established spaces. It protects the

surrounding wild by keeping it well, wild.  
DON’T: Set up too close to water. Unless an established campsite
places you closer, try to stay 200 feet away from streams, rivers or
lakes.

3. VOLUME CONTROL
Whether your go to shower song is “Let It Go” or “Shake It Off,”
these catchy tunes are meant for playing on incessant repeat inside
your head.  

DO: Sing in the round ‘round the fire before quiet time.  

DON’T: Blast your boom box. Sharing campground space is all
about keeping the decibels to a minimum and lower volume means
better chances for wildlife sightings.

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 4. KEEP IT CLEAN
Camping may involve lots of dirt, but it’s actually all about
keeping it clean at least when it comes to the site.

DO: Dispose of trash properly in provided bins. Take it with you

where required to pack it out or when there is no more space in the
provided bins. 
DON’T: Do your dishes in your camp and dispose of the strained
dishwater in provided drains or by scattering it.

5. CREATURE CARE
Your campsite may be your temporary home, but it is and has
been home to many more.

DO: Take lots of pictures of wildlife and quietly observe them from
afar. 
DON’T: Feed the animals; keep your cheese puffs to yourself.
Also, leave cultural artifacts intact, leave them where you found them.

What’s More
Activity 1: Let’s Draw
Draw the tent and label the 5 parts.

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 What I Can Do
Activity: Let’s Do
Think for any five (5) recreational activities to introduce when joining a
camping. Select one of the activities and practice it with your family.
1._________________________________
2._________________________________
3._________________________________
4._________________________________
5._________________________________

Additional Activity
Activity: Let’s Practice
Practice putting up and assemble a tent following the procedures. Do it many
times until you master tent setting. ( you can barrow to your neighbors if you don’t
have). The following are the options in submitting or accomplishing the output.
Option 1: Picture the tent with you. Print and attach to your module answer
sheet.
Option 2: On the spot tent setting in the school. By schedule ( for those who
have no tent and cannot afford to barrow. For the approval of the principal).
Option 3: Teachers will render performance task home visitation. (for those
who cannot do options 1 and 2)

REFERENCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camping.

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P.E 4 MODULE 4 (Camping) – ANSWER SHEET

Subject Code
Name: _____________________ Section: _______
Teacher: _______________________ Parent Signature: ___________

What’s In: Written - 5 pts

1.___________________________
2. __________________________
3.___________________________
4. __________________________ Learner Code
5.__________________________

What’s New: Written - 5 pts

1.___________ 2.___________3.___________ 4.__________5.__________

What’s More: Performance. (10) Draw and label the 5 parts of a tent – 2 pts each

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What I Can Do: Performance – 5 pts

1.___________________________
2. __________________________
3.___________________________
4. __________________________
5.__________________________

Additional Activities: (Video/output) Performance. 20 pts

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