Preparing for Campout
These pages will help you to prepare for your campout.
Shelters
Information on the types of shelters that can be used on campout.
Bushwalking
What will bushwalking be like?
Cooking
Information on stoves and our campout menus.
Be Prepared
What can you do to be ready for campout?
Campout Tips
The thought of camping out can be a little bit daunting. We have listed some tips below to try to give you some ideas of ways that you could prepare.
Before you come to Maroon OEC
- Read the essential Maroon OEC Essential Clothing and Equipment List.
- Check to see if you have the clothes and equipment on the list.
- Ask someone at home to help you to find the equipment you need.
- You could help with cooking meals at home.
- You might even do the washing up without using a dishwasher!
- Pack your own bag for camp (with some help).
When you are on Campout
I learned these things when I was very young: |
On campout I could: |
Good hygiene. |
Wash my hands before I touch any food. |
Put things back where you found them. |
Have a system for how I pack my pack so that I know where things are. |
Clean up the mess. |
Practise minimal impact. ("Leave nothing but footprints, take only pictures") |
Don't take things that aren't yours. |
Be careful when I pack my backpack. Write my name on the things that I bring. |
Be aware of wonder. |
Take special note because on campout it will surround you. |
LOOK LISTEN and LEARN. |
Watch all demonstrations; Stay quiet when someone else is speaking; Ask questions. |
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