CAMPING

 Camping is an elective outdoor recreational

activity.

 Camping as a recreational activity became

popular among elites in the early 20th century.

 Camping is a key part of many youth

organizations around the world, such as
scouting, which teach both self-reliance and
teamwork.
SOME HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAMPING
Boosting the level of Vitamin D in the body
Improvement of ability to sleep
Physical A good form of exercise

Benefits
 Reduction of mental stress
Mental Benefits
The feeling of being calm
Appreciation of the simple things in life
Knowing that things do not have to be complex all the time allows one
Emotional to have a more positive and clearer outlook or perspective in life.
Benefits
Camping is a great way to break away from work and technology and
focus more on spending quality time with family and friends.
Social Camping is also a great avenue to know and make new friends with
CAMPING OBJECTIVES,
STEWARDSHIP, AND
SAFETY
 Three types of Camping
1. Backpacking

2. Primitive camping

3. Modern camping
 STEWARDSHIP WHILE CAMPING
1.Don‘t litter

2.Use the proper type of camping

equipment that is permitted in the site.

3.Don’t camp in areas where you are not

permitted
 SAFETY WHILE CAMPING
1. Take precautions against camping in an area that
may be prone to flash floods. Check with local
rangers to find a safe and authorized camping
area.
2. Do not feed the local wildlife
3. Bring along a first aid kit, extra safety items such
as water, flashlight, batteries, matches, maps, and
a cell phone or radio.
 TENT
BUILDING
 Building a tent is the first activity that
you should do on your camping activity.
It is a vital camping task.
 Your camping experience will not be
complete without building tent.
 Tent building will reinforce the idea that
life without a shelter is very difficult
BUILDING A TENT USING TARPS AND
ROPES
MATERIALS:
o A long piece of heavy – duty rope
o Two tarps
o Hammer
o Four stakes or large heavy rocks
 BUILDING A TENT USING TARPS AND
ROPES
PROCEDURE:
1. Locate a nice area to build your tent.
2. Use the heavy – duty rope.
3. Check the ground where you plan to build your tent.
4. Place one large tarp on the ground.
5. Secure the tarp.
BUILDING A TENT USING TARPS AND
ROPES
PROCEDURE:
6. Construct the walls.
7. Secure the walls to the ground.
8. Build embankments to keep water out, if
necessary.
9. If your tent is on a slope.
TROUBLE SHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS
1. Make a tent with one large tarp.
2. Carve stakes out of broken branches.
3. Look for branches that are of the best size as
possible.
4. You can make a tent with only one tree.
5. If you have another tarp you can stake it to the
ground beneath the roof tarp.
BUILDING A
CAMPFIRE
 Fire lighting is one of the most exciting
activities that you need to do in your
camping experience.
 It is vital for cooking and it can help in
keeping you warm while camping.
 You need oxygen, heat, and fuel in
making a fire.
 BUILDING A SMALL – STICK FIRE
1. Collect kindling and fuel
2. Choose a fire site
3. Create a hearth by placing dead, dry sticks
4. Kneel with your back towards the prevailing wind,
knees and feet together to eliminate draughts
5. Pack a bundle of tinder inside the v – shape
6. Strike a match, shielding its flame
7. Add wood as necessary, gradually increasing the
size of your fuel as the fire is established.
CAMPING GAMES
 A camping experience would not be
complete without games.
 Games help increase mental and
physical fitness.
 Games help us forget our worries by
giving us an opportunity to simply enjoy
the moment and have fun.
 SOME CAMPING GAMES
1. Chicken Run
2. Water Bridge
3. Way Tug – of – War
4. Circle Jump Rope
5. Obstacle of the Blind