University of NPA

Master’s of Science in Camping Course Rubric NAME: Advisor:

Preparation Knowing the Terrain: Students understand landscape, Student shows understanding and Situation elevation, and climate at every point during implications of terrain, weather, and dangers camping trip, including stops and campsite. on how to prepare for the trip. Weather: Students understand projected weather patterns that are likely to be experienced during the trip. 5 4 3 2 1 Dangers: Students understand the dangers that might exist (i.e., flora and fauna, terrain shifts) and proper response protocols. Packing Clothing: Students have packed appropriate Students have brought the correct materials clothing to maintain warmth. (proper clothing, basic first aid kit, supplies, First-aid Kit: Students understand need for and a water bottle) as given on the supply properly stocked first-aid kit. list. Supplies: Students are prepared with proper supplies (i.e., compasses, sleeping bags) to have a successful trip 6 5 4 3 2 1 Water bottle: Students bring water bottle and understand importance of hydration. Skills Tents Setup and break down: Students can Students can set up and break down tent with demonstrate procedures for setting up and minimal assistance from teachers. packing a tent properly. 5 4 3 2 1 Cleanliness Campsite: Students maintain camp Students keep campsite and self clean. cleanliness and organization. Personal: Students maintain a level of basic 5 4 3 2 1 hygiene (i.e., deodorant, hand washing). Behavior Campsite: Students maintain and understand Students respect campsite and trail behavior proper campsite behavior including noise with few reminders. level, etiquette, and following instructions. Trail: Students understand proper trail etiquette including noise level, right of way, 6 5 4 3 2 1 and respect for environment. Safety Fire Safety: Students understand fire danger Students show understanding of fire danger and demonstrate ability to maintain a fire and participate in extinguishing a campfire. safely and extinguish a fire completely while 5 4 3 2 1 under supervision. Food Nutrition: Students understand need for Students eat an appropriate amount of food increased calorie intake, and can prepare without needing constant reminding. campsite meals. Students keep food stored properly. Storage: Students understand food preservation basics and demonstrate proper 6 5 4 3 2 1 storage techniques to ensure campsite safety. Hiking Buddy system: Students understand Students abide by appropriate hiking importance of companionship while in the behavior, use of buddy system and bring wilderness. their own water bottle. Compass Usage: Students are able to find bearings using a compass. Hydration: Students understand the need for 6 5 4 3 2 1 increased hydration and maintain sufficient hydration before, during, and after the trip. Cleanup Campsite Students are able to pack up tents with Tents: Students pack a clean and properly minimal help, clean up the campsite and folded tent. dispose of all trash properly. Students take only pictures and leave only footprints. Trash: Campsite is “left cleaner than before.” Food: All food is disposed of properly or 6 5 4 3 2 1 packed for home. Take only pictures, leave only footprints