In a camp, people usually spend the night in tents or tents.
Camping is the action of camping (stopping and staying in an unpopulated area, staying in tents or tents). It is the eventual installation on open land of people who gather for a special purpose or who are on their way somewhere else.
For example: "This summer I'm going to go camping with my friends from school," "I think this is a good place to set up camp: it's in an elevated and safe area ," "We're going to camp for two days." to regain strength and then we will continue our journey .
Camp objectives
Camping is usually carried out with the aim of having close contact with nature. It often involves the participation of children, so that they can learn to live with open and natural spaces. As a tourist activity, camping is more common among young people, since tents do not offer the great comforts necessary for certain elderly people.
Some associations that fight for the well-being of children offer camp programs to promote integration and help the little ones discover their vocation and learn to fend for themselves in extreme situations. These are experiences that usually cover all the expenses of the stay and that have the support of famous people, such as singers and actors, which encourages the population to make donations.
Contact with nature
No matter how many comforts city life offers us, we cannot deny that we are part of nature , as much as the rest of the animals. It is not strange that even those people who grow up among buildings and paved roads feel an insurmountable pleasure and peace when they camp; The mere contact of our skin with the grass generates very pleasant sensations in us that are difficult to explain.
However, the lack of contact with the natural world over so many generations has affected us on many levels, making us beings unfit to survive outdoors; Therefore, it is highly recommended to carry a well-defined series of elements.
Camps allow you to get closer to nature.
Necessary elements in a camp
* a rope: this is one of the most useful items, given its versatility. It can be used to overcome emergencies, to secure structures and belongings, or to hang clothes in the sun ;
* a flashlight: there are different types, although the most recommended for camping are the rechargeable ones, especially the dynamo ones;
* a compass: nowadays, thanks to the widespread use of mobile phones, almost all of us have a global positioning system at our disposal, but such advanced technology has little to do with the natural experience that one seeks when camping many kilometers away. the city. The compass , although it is another human creation, requires more attention and intuition on our part, which makes the experience more satisfactory than with the help of a GPS.
Food preparation is one of the most important activities at camp. Instant soups, pre-cooked rice, cans of beans and pasta are among the most common foods, as they are easy to prepare and store.
Attention to an urgent need
It is important to note that some camps are organized urgently and forced by an extraordinary situation (such as a natural disaster or war ).
These types of camps can be held indoors since their only objective is to provide temporary accommodation to displaced people: "The president visited the camp where hundreds of people who lost their homes after the hurricane remain," "An envoy from the "The UN toured the refugee camp and brought a message of solidarity and hope to the victims."