Section outline

  • Learning Intentions
    To learn to plan, pack and take part in overnight camping.
    To experience and enjoy being away from some of the comforts of home.

    Success Criteria
    Can prepare and pack for overnight camping, including individual and group gear.
    Can collaborate and support team members in an unfamiliar situation.
    Can cook on a gas stove and light an open fire safely and effectively.
    Can ensure the protection of the environment when camping overnight. 

    We'll discuss:
    Preparing for camping (group gear - tent, fly, stove, 1st Aid kit; personal gear - clothes; food)
    Establishing campsites (vegetation, contours, weather, hazards, water, toilets, cooking)
    Environmental impact (waterways, vegetation, terrain)
    Safe & hygienic practices (toilets, waste, water, food)
    Living skills in camp (cooking, eating, hygiene)
    Equipment (stove types, refuelling, lighting, storage, operation
    Care for equipment, self & others (privacy, sleep, culture, personal space)