Planning for a camp can be so much fun!

For example, choosing a

location, determining a place to relax in, setting a schedule and advertising.
All these are part of the planning for the budget and logistics of a camp.
Therefore, it is essential to know the necessary things and preparations
needed before a trip in order for us to manage different situations especially in
an outdoor activity.

This module will help you develop the necessary things to the plan
needed before, during, and after a recreational activity. It will also help you
how to manage time and finances to avoid problems so that the activity will
only bring you fun and excitement. Here, you will understand the value of
recreation not just for fitness, but also it contributes to personal growth and
social awareness and develops skills for life and the world of work. Most of all,
it targets for improvement for any mental health issues and improves quality
of life.

1. Which is the most fundamental skill needed in orienteering?

A. Communicating with group mates C. Running at a speed
B. Locating the points D. Setting the map
2. When trying to plan for your recreational activity, what should be the best
thing to keep in mind?
A. The activity should be of your interest.
B. The activity should be away from home.
C. The activity will give you the chance to earn money.
D. The activity is held within your comfort zone.
3. Since hiking is a walking activity, can anybody be part of the hiking group?
A. No, it’s dangerous
B. No, only those with Doctor’s clearance
C. Yes, it’s for everyone
D. Yes, it fun to walk with people

4. This skill is required in navigating unfamiliar places.

A. Camping C. Mountaineering
B. Hiking D. Orienteering

5. Activities such as camping, hiking, orienteering, swimming, and camping are

under the category of .
A. Active recreation activities
B. Indoor recreation activities
C. Outdoor recreation activities
D. Recreation activities

II. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If it is not, write FALSE.
Write your answer in your notebook.
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1. Make sure that you are physically fit for outdoor activities.
2. Wear jeans or short pants for hiking outdoor trips.
3. The “Leave No Trace Policy” is the implementation of bringing your trash at
home.
4. Be courteous to other visitors as well as to wildlife.
5. In an outdoor activity like hiking, the group’s pacing should be the pace of the
lead man.

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 According to Pfeiffer (2018), “Traveling as a group can mean inside jokes,
great stories, learning more about how to travel, and plenty of laughs. Unfortunately,
it usually also involves more precise planning and a lot of organization, which can
lead to tension, indecisiveness, and bad planning.”
Planning for a group trip won’t be possible and fun if it isn’t well thought of.
Now, for safety ,survival, and comfort, here are Ten Essential checklists for
backpackers as suggested by Doria, et. al. (2014):

1. Navigation 6. Fire

 Map (with protective case)  Matches or lighter

 Compass  Waterproof container
 GPS (optional)  Firestarter

2. Sun protection 7. Repair kit and tools

 Sunscreen  Knife or multi-tool

 Sunglasses  Kits for stove, mattress; duct
tape

3. Insulation 8. Nutrition

 Rain jacket (extra layers for  Extra day’s supply of food

cold conditions)

4. Illumination 9. Hydration

 Headlamp or flashlight  Water bottles

t(plus spare)  Water filter or other
 Extra batteries treatment systems

5. First-aid supplies 10. Emergency shelter

 First-aid kit  Tent, tarp, or reflective blanket

HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A HIKE?

According to Doria, et. al. (2014), “Hiking is going on an extended walk for
the purpose of pleasure and exercise. Pleasure includes having close encounter
with nature, enjoying the beauty of the environment, smelling the natural aroma of
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and trees, and being one with Mother Nature. Exercise,on the other hand, pertains to
the fitness benefits that we get from the activity.”
Hiking being an outdoor recreational activity, must be well prepared and well
planned so that both of its purposes mentioned above will be met. Now, here are the
things that we should prepare for a hike as suggested by Doria et al. (2014):

BEFORE THE HIKE

See to it that your body is in a certain level of fitness for a safe and pleasant
climb. For you to enjoy the scenery more and enjoy the company of other
backpackers, you must be PHYSICALLY FIT.

One must attend to the following concerns in preparation for the activity:
 Your travel plan (itinerary).
 Possible transportation.
 Budget.
 Food and water to bring.
 What equipment to bring

DURING THE HIKE

a. On Group Formation
 Follow a single file formation. Overtaking should be avoided, but in case
of a need to do it, inform the hiker in front of you.
 Maintain a certain distance in between hikers.
b. Pacing. The pace of the group should be that of the slowest member or the
person who has the heaviest load.
 Start with a slow pace gradually changing as the group desires.
 Do not leave anyone behind.
 Inform the group if there is a need to rest.

c. Trail Signs
 Man-made/alternative
- any colored materials such as yarn can be used and it is known by all
members of the group

 Natural trail signs

- Materials found in the environment like rocks, grass, and twigs,

ORIENTEERING

Doria, et al. (2014) defines, “Orienteering is an outdoor navigational

recreational activity using especially drawn and detailed maps. It requires
navigational skills to navigate from point to point normally moving at a speed. An
orienteering course consists of a series of control points that have to be located in
order in the shortest possible time.”

Further, the authors added that, “Orienteering is an outdoor recreational

activity that offers many benefits to you. Here are some claims:

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1. Conceptual aspects – Since it is a navigational activity, it enhances your
decision- making skills about map interpretations and using a compass. It also
requires you to constantly interpret the information contained in the map.
2. Physical Aspect – Orienteering is a running sport so it develops your
cardiovascular endurance and general fitness. Speed, endurance, and strength are
essential components necessary to successfully participate in the game. Technically,
this activity captivates the mental and physical challenge features.
3. Personal aspects – Since you are responsible for making decisions in this
activity, you develop your self-confidence and reliance. Your aims are clear that you
work hard to achieve them giving you the feeling of self-achievement.
4. Social Aspects – You will learn to work cohesively with one another
5. Environmental aspect – It creates an avenue for you to appreciate your
renvironment.”

Furthermore, the same authors introduced ”the fundamental skill in orienteering is

orientating the map or set the map”. In moving the map, you have to:
 Find your approximate location on the map.
 Recognize the pattern of features on the ground as being the same as the
pattern on the map.
 Always hold the map so that you are looking along the route with the map
matching the ground.
 The map is said to be oriented if the features on the map are in proper
relation to the actual features in the field.

The authors defined that the “Map is a picture or representation of the earth’s
surface. It includes a compass rose that shows directions. Cardinal directions are the
four base parts on a compass. The top point is north and the point at the bottom is
south. The side points are called east and west. The points in between the cardinal
directions are called intermediate directions which include northwest, northeast,
southwest, and southeast”.
Maps use a key or legend to explain the meaning of each of the symbols
used in the map. The key usually shows a small picture of each of the symbols used
on the map, along with a written description of the meaning of each symbol. Maps
use a key or legend to explain the meaning of each of the symbols used in the map.
The key usually shows a small picture of each of the symbols used on the map,
along with a written description of the meaning of each symbol. While a compass,
on the other hand, is an invaluable tool that every backpacker should know how to
use. It is a magnetized needle floating in a liquid and responding to the Earth’s
magnetic field consequently revealing directions. Generally, a compass is used to
measure bearings and to pinpoint locations (Doria,et. al.,(2014)”.

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 What’s More

HEALTH BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

In an article written by Chris (n.d.), he explains that engaging yourself in some
kind of recreational activity that excites you is the best way to bring down unwanted
worries, tensions, and stress and you feel happier and healthier”. It emphasizes
deeply to understand the importance of balancing work and recreational activities to
achieve a healthy life.
In order for you to engage in recreational activities, Chris (n.d.) introduced the
major benefits:
a. Stronger bonds with family. Setting apart time to engage in leisure time
activities with your family is one of the best ways to bring down stress and
unwanted worries. This also builds stronger bonds among the members of the
family. The care, attention, and security that you get within your family will
help you decide how happy you are. This will, in turn, add to your overall
health and well-being.

b. Reduced levels of anxiety and stress. Having a calm and clear mind is
important for any person to function normally. Your mental well-being decides
on how well you perform each day and how successful you are. People who
continue to work like a machine each and every day with no recreational
activities are likely to be stressed and drained out in no time and this will stop
them from achieving their plans and goals. Engaging in recreational activities
with your friends and loved ones on a regular basis will bring down tensions
and stress and help you maintain a proper balance in your lives.

c. Makes you healthy and fit. Engaging in recreational activities are good for
removing sluggishness, prevents unwanted diseases, gives you better levels
of concentration and helps you stay focused. Your blood results are likely to
stay within the normal range and you can cut down on the number of visits to
your doctor.

d. Better levels of motivation and self-esteem. Participating in leisure time

activities on a regular basis not just helps you stay focused and happy. It
improves your level of confidence and self-esteem. You feel strongly
motivated to perform to the best of your ability.

e. Quality of your life. Recreational and leisure time activities help you to attain
a proper balance in your lives. This brings about a level of contentment in
your life and you feel totally free of unwanted worries and stress. This, in turn,
helps a person to perform better and be successful. Thus the overall quality of
your life is improved.

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 f. Increased levels of productivity ensuring successful lives. Participating in
recreational or leisure time activities on a regular basis gives a person a better
level of confidence, good memory, emotional and mental stability, optimism,
excellent decision-making skills, and independence. It’s highly unlikely that
they suffer from tension, worries, anxiety, stress, confusion, or anger.

Task 3: Planning (OPTIONAL)

Directions: Create your travel plan for your future outdoor recreational activity.
Below is an example of a travel plan for a 2–day Nagsasa Cove Camp. Make your
own travel plan and schedule the activities that you are going to do during your trip.
Write your work in a short bond paper.

SAMPLE TRAVEL PLAN

Nagsasa Cove Camp Itinerary (Traverse)
Day 1
01:30 AM — Meet up at Victory Liner Cubao
02:00 AM — Estimated time of arrival in Subic, Zambales
04:30 AM — Estimated time of arrival in Subic, Zambales
05:00 AM — Estimated time of arrival at Subic Market, register at SPOSO, buy
supplies.
05:30 AM — Estimated time of arrival at Resettlement, Brgy. Cawag. JOP, final
preparation
06:00 AM — Start trek
07:30 AM — You will be reaching the first and final water source, the Kawayanan
11:00 AM — Start of the final assault section,
11:30 AM — Summit, Lunch, traverse to Nagsasa Cove
06:00 PM — Reach Nagsasa Cover, set camp, rest, prepare dinner
09:00 PM — Lights out
Day 2
06:00 AM — Wake Up, prepare breakfast, break-camp
07:00 AM — Beach bum
09:30 AM — Free Time/Island hopping
11:30 AM — Break camp, prepare to get to Pundaquit via chartered boat.

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 01:30 PM — Arrive at Pundaquit
04:00 PM — Back to MNL
08:00 PM — Estimated time of arrival to MNL
Adapted: https://itinerary.ph

Task 4: Budgeting (OPTIONAL)

Direction: Create your budget plan for your future outdoor recreational activity.
Below is an example of a budget plan for a 2–day Nagsasa Cove Camp. Create your
own budget plan that is needed for your planned acitivity based on your travel plan
made in TASK 4. Write your work in a short bond paper.

Sample Budget Plan

Php 226/pax — Victory Liner Cubao to Olongapo (via San Fernando)
Php 285/pax — Victory Liner Cubao to Olongapo (via SCTEX)
Php 20/pax — Olongapo to Subic PNP/Market
Php 100/pax — Subic PNP/Market to Jump Off Point
Php 2,000/7 pax — Guide Fee
Php 60/pax — Registration Fee
Php 500/pax — Food allowance
Php 2,500/7 pax — Boat Fee
Safe budget for 7 people back trail: Php 2,000
Safe budget for 7 people traverse to Nagsasa Cover: Php 2,500
Adapted: https://itinerary.ph

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 1. It requires navigational skills to navigate from point to point normally moving
at a speed.
A. Mapping C. Orienteering
B. Navigating D. Planning
2. It is a picture or representation of the earth’s surface.
A. Budget C. Map
B. Logistics D. Orienteering
3. It enhances your decision-making skills about map interpretations and using
compass.
A. Conceptual Aspects C. Personal Aspects
B. Environmental Aspects D. Physical Aspects
4. You will learn to work cohesively with one another.
A. Conceptual Aspects C. Physical Aspects
B. Environmental Aspects D. Social Aspects
5. You are responsible in making decisions in this activity, you develop your
self- confidence and reliance.
A. Conceptual Aspects C. Personal Aspects
B. Environmental Aspects D. Physical Aspects

I. True or False.

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If it is not, write

FALSE. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. The globe is a picture or representation of the earth’s surface.

2. Planning for an outdoor trip or activity is not necessary. It is important to just
go with the flow.
3. Considering one’s fitness level is important before proceeding with an intense
outdoor activity so that the purpose and goal of the activity will be achieved.
4. To avoid any problems during the trip or an outdoor recreational activity, it is
important to prepare beforehand all the necessary equipment needed like
the first aid kits.
5. Active recreation is an alternative activity that helps us live a healthy lifestyle
and maintain a desired weight.

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 Additional Activity
Direction: Organize and plan a recreational activity whether indoors or outdoors
wherein members of your family can participate. Create a plan (things to do, what to
bring, what to do, when to do it and the venue) along also with the budgetary needs
of the activity, if necessary. Write your output in a short bondpaper along with the
documentation then submit to your teacher. Remember to follow COVID 19 safety
protocols in doing this activity.

Answer Key

Pre -Assessment Assessment

1. B II. 1. True I. 1. C II. 1. False TASK 1 (answers may vary)

2. A 2. False 2. C 2. False TASK 2 (answers may vary)
3. C 3. True 3. A 3. True TASK 3(answers may vary)
4. D 4. True 4. D 4. True TASK 4 (answers may vary)
5. C 5. True 5. C 5. True

Additional Activity (answers may vary)