The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) is an effective co-curricular program in

enhancing the leadership, physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects of every Boy
Scout. This impressive track record of the programs, projects and activities of the BSP.
Department of Education credits the significant role of the BSP in making learners to be
a responsible individual, God-fearing and responsible citizens of the country.

Day 1 ()

In response to this year’s BSP theme: “Sustaining Growth”, a synchronous

School-Based encampment started its activity with an Opening Program on February
18, 2023, Saturday, at 8 o’clock in the morning to welcome and acknowledge the arrival
of the participants from different grade level. The Program was participated by all the
scouts and all the adult leaders. The program started by a parade of all the participants
together with their adult leader and School Commissioner.

On the afternoon was the Tower Building, Fire Building and Bamboo Cooking
and Laro ng Lahi which includes Sack Race, Caterpillar Walk, Catch the Dragon tail,
and Get me Up, and Message Relay. With all the activities conducted during the
daytime, scouts eventually developed and improved their sportsmanship, camaraderie
and advanced their naturalistic skill and survival skills.

Upon concluding the day, during evening, variety of activities were also
conducted such as Festival of Talents where each school showcased their unique
talents. This was continued by the Campfire where comical skits and Yells are
presented and judged by the selected judges.

In addition, the evening activities allowed scouts to develop their potentials in dancing,
singing and acting, most especially enhanced their self-confidence.

Day 2 (Nov. 28, 2019)

The next day, scouts woke up early for the exercise. After breakfast, adult
leaders assembled the scouts for a short orientation on the 2 nd day activities which are
the main highlight of the jamboree such as Adventure Trail (Aquatic and Water Fun) in
the morning; and Knot Tying, Treasure Hunting and Jambo Fiesta/Fellowship Lunch
(Budol Fight) in the afternoon.

Later on, the scouts have their short break and then immediately prepared
themselves for the Adventure Trail (Aquatic and Water Fun). Throughout the Adventure
Trail, scouts find themselves enjoying the trail. They went through a muddy spot,
passed through a tunnel full of animal manure which the Patron base had prepared,
climbed a mountain using a rope, then finally swim in the Andanan River to master their
swimming and survival skills, respectively.
 On the afternoon, scouts took their short lunch break then proceed to the field for
the Treasure Hunting. The objective of the Treasure Hunting is for the scouts to find
Hidden Items by following directions and instructions given by the facilitator and to
master the use of Compass in finding hidden things such as egg, glass, bottle and
seedling. Furthermore, Treasure Hunting has been a very popular activity in every
encampment for it improves the sense of direction, analysis and enhance their
teamwork planning skills.

On the other hand, after such a very tiring flash, a Budol fight was prepared for
all the scouts. A long table with variety of local foods was made ready so that right after
all the activities, all scouts are given an opportunity to finally eat with other scouts from
other schools. The main purpose of this Budol Fight is to develop scouts’ Fellowship.

To finally end the two-day 1 st District BSP Encampment, a closing program was
held. The closing program includes the giving of certificates of recognition and
appreciation to the people who contributed to the success of the Encampment; and
giving of awards to the winners of all the activities conducted. Furthermore, a closing
message was given by Mr. Noel R. Monton, Public School District Supervisor, which
sums up the whole experience of the scouts during their two-day encampment.
According to him, the experiences and the learnings the scouts received during the
camp are treasures that nobody can steal. He also emphasizes the word for the day
which is ”Camaraderie”, which means collaboration, cooperation and team work.

The Two-day 1st District BSP Encampment was successfully and effectively carried out
through the help the schools, school heads, scouters, adult leaders, and most especially
through the help of the community, stakeholders and by the grace given by our Almighty
God. Truly, most of the scouts experienced the best moments of their lives which they
can consider a treasure. At the end of the jamboree, scouts reminisced the importance
and the true sense of the scout oath and scout law, as well as the theme which
articulates “Commitment to Excellence”. Indeed, this encampment helps students
develop holistically for it was observed that they were very good in different areas and
they showed their expertise in different fields such as giving command, public speaking,
leadership, teamwork, skills nurturing, and nature trailing