Let’s Go Tent Camping!

Students plan a camping trip.

Level: Jr High School
Originated by:  Treetop Publishing

Going camping is fun – and it takes a lot of planning. Students who have never gone camping before may not realize all the equipment and preparation that is involved. Each student will research possible camping areas within a 150 mile radius of their location. When choosing a camping site, they should keep in mind what amenities they will require (do they have handicap facilities or do they allow pets?) and what activities are available. They will plan a three day (two night) camping trip to one location. To make things interesting, we are going to take away some items that they use every day.

Items not allowed:

• Cell Phones (allowed for emergency use only)
• Video Games or other hand-held electronic devices
• Televisions, DVD or CD players, Ipods, etc.

Page Content:

• A map indicating where the camping area is in your state
• A map of the actual camp grounds
• An itinerary – consider travel, check in/out time, and set-up/break-down time, activities, cooking, sleeping
• Equipment List – consider activities (fishing, swimming, cooking, sleeping, etc.)
• Clothing List – consider possible weather conditions
• A menu plan – include two or three snacks per day
• Food & Water Supply List – consider quantity, ration & refrigeration issues
• A list of what food items should be prepared in advance and how they should be packaged
• Safety Kit list with area emergency facility locations (ranger/hospital/police)
• Camp Ground rules
• Instructions on how to build a fire and fire safety rules
• A list of things you can do, a list of games, books or crafts to take
• Duty Roster
• You can use the rest of the book to include interesting facts or information about the area you would visit, and why you would like to go there