CAMPING

Topic Outline
Energizer Forms of Camping Activities in Camping

Nature and Background of Camping Equipment and Materials in Camping Basic Protocols in Camping

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ENERGIZER
Let’s start with an energizer. Go to your groups.
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NATURE & BACKGROUND OF CAMPING
Let us define what is camping and the history behind it.
CAMPING
Is a recreational activity in which
participants take up temporary
residence in the outdoors

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 BRIEF HISTORY OF MODERN RECREATIONAL CAMPING

Thomas Hiram Holding founded the first

camping club in the world, the Association Thomas Hiram Holding wrote the first
of Cycle Campers edition of The Camper’s Handbook.

1901 1908

1907
It had merged with a number of other clubs
to form the Camping Club of Great Britain
and Ireland.

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 BRIEF HISTORY OF MODERN RECREATIONAL CAMPING

Robert Falcon Scott, the famous Antarctic The International Federation of Camping and Caravanning
explorer, became the first president of the (Fédération Internationale de Camping et de Caravanning; FICC)
Camping Club. was formed—the first international camping organization.

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1920’s
After World War I, Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts
and the Girl Guides, became president of the Camping Club of Great
Britain and Ireland, which fostered the establishment of camping
organizations in a number of western European countries.
1940’s
The organization of campers on a large scale did not
develop until after World War II, when increased leisure
time and the advent of camping with motorized
vehicles caused a tremendous growth in the activity.

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3.
FORMS OF CAMPING
Venturing the wilds or just the outsides of your house? Either way, it’s still camping.
 1. ADVENTURE CAMPING

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 2. DRY CAMPING

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 3. BACKPACKING

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 4. CANOE CAMPING

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 5. BICYCLE CAMPING

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 6. CAR, OFF-ROAD OR RV CAMPING

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 7. GLAMPING

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 8. REENACTMENT CAMPING

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 9. SOCIAL CAMPING

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 10. SURVIVALIST CAMPING

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 11. WINTER CAMPING

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 12. WORKCAMPING

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4.
EQUIPMENTS & MATERIALS IN CAMPING
Reconnecting with nature has never been so eco-friendly with these following things.
 1. GOOD QUALITY, WATERPROOF TENT

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 2. LIGHTING

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 3. TRAVEL BACKPACK

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 4. FIRST AID KIT

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 5. BEDDING

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 6. PORTABLE COOLER

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 7. MINI STOVE, FUEL AND FIRE STARTER

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 8. FOLD UP TABLE AND CHAIRS

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 9. WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM OR TREATMENT TABLES

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 10. HIKING BOOTS OR SHOES

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 11. PAPER MAPS

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 12. POTS AND PANS

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 13. BOWLS, CUPS AND UTENSILS

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 14. TRASH BAGS

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 OTHER MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS

∙ Camera or camcorder ∙ Radio

∙ Memory cards/film ∙ Two-way radios
∙ Binoculars ∙ GPS receiver
∙ Campsite reservation confirmation ∙ Cell phone and power banks
∙ Camper’s Guidebook ∙ Umbrella
∙ Interpretive field guides (flowers, insects) ∙ Toys (e.g. playing cards, board games and etc..)
∙ Star chart/night-sky identifier

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5.
ACTIVITIES IN CAMPING
There’s more to it than just roasting marshmallows on sticks.
 1. BUILD A CAMPFIRE

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 2. CAMPFIRE COOKING

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 3. ENROL IN A FOREST SCHOOL

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 4. DEN BUILDING

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 5. BUG HUNTING

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 6. BIRDWATCHING

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 7. WATCH THE WILDLIFE

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 8. CAMPING GAMES

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 9. TAKE A SHOWER

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 10. GO FOR A WALK

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BASIC PROTOCOLS IN CAMPING
Follow the basics and you’ll be fine. Break the rules and you might be fined.
1. Consider the type of trip
you’re planning.

Whether it’s a multi-day

backcountry backpacking trip, or
family camping excursion in
developed campgrounds,
consider the type of trip you’re
planning in choosing your
equipment and materials.

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2. Don’t forget camping
essentials.

Must-bring items for your

backpack include a first-aid kit,
compass and maps, and
emergency equipment.

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3. Leave behind a copy of
your itinerary.

Leave behind a detailed copy of

your travel plans, so friends or
family can follow-up with you to
ensure you get home on time.

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4. Arrive before nightfall.

Setting up camp in the dark can

be complicated even for
seasoned campers. Getting a
head start ensures you can
explore your immediate
surroundings and build a
campfire for food and warmth
while it’s still light out.

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5. Follow fire safety protocol.

To keep you and your natural

surroundings safe from fast-
moving fire, fire safety protocol is
a must. Resist the urge to pile on
the firewood to maintain a small
and controllable fire; also let the
fire burn to ash before turning in
for the night.

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6. Don’t limit your meal variety.

With some planning and the right

equipment, you can get creative
with campfire cooking. Whip up
eggs and pancakes in a cast iron
skillet, and prepare fish (even
better if it’s freshly caught!)
steamed with potatoes and
vegetables in a foil packet.

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7. Don’t leave food unattended.
Your campsite should be tidied up
before you go hiking for the day or go
to sleep. Follow posted signs or ask
the camp ranger or campground
attendant about proper food safety to
avoid unwanted animal encounters.
Some campgrounds provide bear
lockers to store your food during your
stay.

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8. Do your part to minimize
your eco-footprint.
While communing with nature is nice,
so is being ecologically mindful. The
most important way you can help is to
leave with everything you came with -
- especially your trash. Also, bring
along an extra trash bag to collect any
litter left behind by less-considerate
campers.

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Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find me at:
∙ @cythera28
∙ deniseysabeledomagas28@gmail.com

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 References

https://www.britannica.com/topic/camping
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camping#Forms
http://www.gocampingaustralia.com/campinggear.html
https://lifehacker.com/a-beginners-guide-to-essential-camping-gear-1772170083
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
http://www.ecocampuk.co.uk/2016/01/05/camping-activities-things-camping/
http://www.ecocampuk.co.uk/2015/11/20/things-to-do-when-you-are-camping-in-the-rain/
http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/outdoors-and-adventure/articles/camping-list-dos-and-donts

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