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CAMPING MELCs: CAMPING Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF. PEH12FH-Ii-j-7 Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a variety of settings in- and out-of school PEH12FH-I...

CAMPING MELCs: CAMPING Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF. PEH12FH-Ii-j-7 Engages in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a variety of settings in- and out-of school PEH12FH-Ia-t-8 Analyzes physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of perceived exertion and pacing associated with MVPAs to monitor and/or adjust participation or effort. PEH12FH-Ik-t-9 Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment PEH12FH-Ia-t-12  OBJECTIVES Learning Objectives: At the end of this module, I can: Observe personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion, hypothermia, and hyperthermia during MVPA participation. Identify school and community resources in case of facilities and equipment. Demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment. Recognize the value of optimizing one’s health through physical activity participation. Display initiative, responsibility, and leadership in recreational activities. Recognize one’s potential for health –and recreation-related career opportunities. Participate in organized events that address health or recreation issues and concerns. Organize a recreational event for a target issue or concern.  CAMPING - is an essential component of mountaineering as in some cases, it may take someone a few days to climb a mountain and reach the summit. It would require mountaineers to camp out in one area of the mountain, spend the night there, and proceeds with the climb the following day.  WHAT IS CAMPING ?  Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. Participants, called campers. Spend a few days out of urban life. Away from civilization, and enjoy nature by living a few nights at a campsite.  To distinguish it from other short –term recreational activities such as picnicking and trekking, a minimum of one night should be spent outdoor for the activity to be considered as camping.  Campers may use a tent. A caravan, or a primitive shelter made of wood and leaves as temporary shelter. Campers may even camp out in the open air.  WHAT IS CAMPING ?  The term camping has no universal definition. It is comprised of range of outdoor activities, often involving hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, and fishing, among many others,  There are two variations of camping which people usually engage in: survivalist camping, wherein campers set off and rely completely on resources found in nature to get by and recreational camping, wherein campers bring their own sources of electricity and heat, and other equipment to spend the nights comfortably in a campsite.  HISTORY OF CAMPING  Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the 19th century. One of the widely accepted proponents of recreational camping is Thomas Hiram Holding, a Bristish traveling tailor.  He wrote the Campers handbook in 1908 to share with the world his enthusiasm for outdoor activities. The book described the basic of camping for the first time.  The information and knowledge Holding imparted in his book were mostly based on his personal experience traveling his family across the American prairies. He is often considered as the father of modern camping in the United Kingdom.  HISTORY OF CAMPING  Holding was also responsible for developing a different form of camping which became popular in the early 20th century. He went cycling and camping with four friends across Ireland.  Then he wrote a book titled Cycle and Camp in Connemara based on this experience. The book includes an open invitation for other outdoor enthusiast to contact him.  This event led to the formation of the first camping group, the Association of Cycle Campers in 1901. The name of the group was later replaced to Camping and  HISTORY OF CAMPING  The association opened its own camping site in 1906. In 1910, the association merged with the National camping Club. Camping activities waned during World War I.  However, the association was quickly revived after the world war when the founder of the Body Scouts Movements, Robert Baden Powell, became its president.  HISTORY OF CAMPING  Over the next decades, several national camping clubs were founded all over the world. In 1932, the International Federation of Camping Clubs was established.  All previously established national clubs before that year became affiliated with the federation. Beginning in the 1960s, camping had become a regular holiday activity among families in European and North American countries.  More campsites were built, and many others forms of recreation in camping began as well. By the end of the century, camping had become popular even in African and Asian countries.  BASICS OF CAMPING Recreational camping must be carefully planned as you would want the whole experience to be enjoyable and more importantly, safe. Whether you go alone or with your friends or family, staying safe during the whole camping trip is the most important thing you should care about.  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials Water –proof tent serves as the primary temporary shelter for campers in campsites. A caravan is occasionally used for large family  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials A sleeping bag provides insulation for warmth and comfort for campers during the cold night.  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials Sleeping mats or pads are often placed underneath the sleeping bag to serve as cushioning from grass, twigs, and stones on the ground.  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials A portable stove is used to cook meals and prepare hot drinks when campfire is restricted in the campsite or is  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials Safe food and water are primary needs of campers to keep their bodies nourished and hydrated.  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials First aid kits are essential during camping trips to treat minor illness and injuries. A good first aid kit usually contains personal medication, antiseptic wipes, gauze, latex , gloves,  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials Camping can be done in any season of the year. Depending on the season and the campsite’s living conditions, appropriate clothing must be able to sufficiently protect a camper from cold or  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials Flashlights are most convenient light source for campers when electricity is not readily available campsites.  BASIC IN CAMPING  The essentials Duct tape, matches, and Swiss knife are tools that can come in handy in certain situations. Trash bags are used to keep the Camp area clean.  THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Here are some things that you need to keep in mind before, during, and after your camping trip. Before the Camping Trip Look for a suitable campsite.  As a beginner, part of planning for a camping trip is looking for safe campsite. You can go online and search for the safest and most established campsites near area. You must also check specific rules and instructions set by the campsites beforehand to avoid hassle.  THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Make a list of things you need to bring The last thing you would want to happen is to forget to bring important things in your trip. Making a list of all the things you need to bring allows you to double-check your items. Practice creating fire and pitching a tent. While you are at home, practice creating fire and pitching your tent. Doing so will give you time to check and enhance your skill level. Being able to create fire and pitch your tent efficiently will save you time in your actual camping trip. Go to the following links for instructional videos on how you can build fire outdoors and pitch your  THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Be ready for the unexpected. Learn about the security in your campsite. Check the weather forecast on the day of your trip before you leave the house. Tell your family and close friends the details of your plan such as where you intend to camp out, who you will be coming with, and when you plan to come home.  DURING THE CAMPING TRIP Stay away from wild animals and be wary of poisonous plants. Always keep in mind the possibility of wild animals or poisonous plants being present in your camp location. Avoid getting near wild animals and always be alert. Familiarize yourself with dangerous plants that might be abundant in the area.  Be careful with fire In the event that a campsite permits the making of fire within the area, make sure to do so in an open and safe place. Fire should be far enough from the tent to avoid ignition from sparks and flames. Always attend to your fire and be sure that when you put it out, it is completely  DURING THE CAMPING TRIP Adapt and extend yourself During your stay, conserve your resources as much as possible. Try to learn new ways of doing things you have not thought of before. Be resourceful. For instance, if you forgot to bring a stand for you cooking pots, you can improvise by using stones and fallen tree branches. Enjoy the experience Your camping trip can be healthy and rewarding experience. You can learn and discover more about yourself as you go out and rediscover nature.  TRIP Make an inventory As you begin to repack your gear, make an inventory. Identify items that are missing, broken, or damaged. Create a list of things that need to be located and repaired. Leaving nothing but footprints Before leaving the camp area, make sure you have kept and secured all your equipment and other personal properties. Use trash bags to collect trash in your area and dispose them properly. Revisit your list After your camping trip, revisit your list and omit anything you thought was not useful. By doing so, you can hone  TWO BASIC SKILLS Two basic skills that you need to learn if you want to engage in camping are pitching a tent and making fire. Tent pitching One of the necessary basic skill that a camper must learn and develop is pitching a tent quickly and develop is pitching a tent quickly and sturdily as your tent will be your temporary home while you are outdoors. 1.Choose a spot where you would like to pitch your tent. Pick up clear your area of any sharp object like trees branches and stones. Spread dries leaves and grasses to free your ground of any bumps. Put over your area a ground sheet to provide additional covering and to prevent moisture from the ground from the entering the tent.  TWO BASIC SKILLS 2.Place and lay down your tent over the ground sheet. The entrance of the tent must be facing the leeward of the wind. Quickly peg down all the corners of the tent and make sure they are secured enough to the ground. 3.Insert all the poles in their respective positions and move the tent canvass to make the tent stand. 4.Cover your tent with a flysheet. Ensure the tension is equalized around it by securing it into the ground. 5.Inside your tent, organize your supplies and equipment in a way that you reach almost anything. Set up your sleeping bag in a manner you would be most comfortable. The following are some useful tips in pitching a tent. In places with hard or stiff surfaces, where pegs cannot penetrate, you can tie your tent to large rocks. Do not allow the flysheet and the tent to come in contact in order  MAKING FIRES Making fire is another basic skill all campers must learn. Its importance is not limited to cooking, but also to survival- fire is used as source of heat during cold weather, as a means to smoke away insects, and as signal position to aid search and rescue teams. Before you start making fire, you must gather enough materials to sustain it. These materials include the following: Tinder-twigs, dried tree barks, small pieces of wood which are highly combustible. Kindling-Dried leaves and small sticks not thicker than an inch which are placed at a pyramidal position over the tinder. Wood-small logs and branches which are loosely over the kindling and tinder starting with a slightly larger piece of wood and adding much larger wood in intervals.  GENERAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS WHEN CAMPING Below is asset of guidelines you should follow planning a camping trip and during the actual camping trip: Bring first aid kit and know how to use its content. Never use flammable fluids in starting a fire. Use of flammable fluids in starting a fire is extremely dangerous as fire can easily spread and ignite other areas away from the campfire. Along with your first aid kit, bring emergency supplies such as a map, compass, whistle, waterproof fire starter, etc.  GENERAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS WHEN CAMPING Wear insect repellant and sunscreen. Insect are most likely present in the camp area during nighttime. You can use insect repellant to prevent insect bites. During the day, apply sunscreen to your skin to add protection from the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. Bring safe food and water. If possible, food should be packed in tight, waterproof bags or containers. Do not disregard any injury (major or minor) and any illness. Seek immediate medical attention. Know who to contact at the camp location during emergency situations. Always have a back-up plan. When you get home from the trip, check for trick. Sunburn or skin rashes and other health-related issues that may possibly arise. Keep a disciplined attitude. Do not do anything that can harm yourself or the other campers in campsite.  CAMPING IN THE PHILIPPINES Camping has also become a favorite recreational activity in the Philippines. As result, several campsites in the natural parks, protected area, and commercial campgrounds have been established to cater to needs of campers and outdoor enthusiasts. Mt. Makiling, most notably, has reserved camping area which hundreds of campers visit all year –around. It is also regular camp ground for the local, national, and internal jamborees hosted by the BOY SCOUTS of the Philippines. Other notable camping sites in the country are Mount Pulag in Benguet, Palaui Island in Cagayan Valley, Anawangin Cove in Zambales, and Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte.