Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scouting and Camping
Course Code: REKB256
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Ability to live in nature together in nature sports activities, to overcome difficulties, to develop a sense of living and protection of nature, to move together, in-group harmony, using appropriate materials in nature, self-recognition, nutrition, self-sufficiency and so on. development of skills

Course Content

Being open to individual and interindividual interaction in nature and adventure education Understanding the importance of nature and environmental education, camping in the mountain environment

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concept, history, and fundamental principles of scouting.
2.Applies basic techniques and skills used in scouting activities.
3.Develops environmental awareness and sustainability understanding through interaction with nature
4.Utilizes leadership, responsibility, and teamwork skills in scouting practices.
5.Plans and conducts outdoor activities in accordance with safety and health regulations.
6.Contributes to individuals’ social, psychological, and physical development through scouting.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.İzcilik El Kitabı Yazar: Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu Yayın Kurulu Yayınevi: Türkiye İzcilik Federasyonu Yayınları Basım Yılı: 2013
2.Doğa ve Kampçılık Eğitimi Yazar: Alper Keleş Yayınevi: Spor Yayınevi ve Kitabevi Basım Yılı: 2020
3.İzcilik: Temel Bilgiler ve Uygulamalar Yazar: Ahmet Akcan Yayınevi: Gazi Kitabevi Basım Yılı: 2017
4.The Scouting Guide to Survival: An Official Boy Scouts of America Handbook Author: J. Wayne Fears Publisher: Adams Media Publication Year: 2018
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Scouting? The birth and spread of scouting in the world.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scout oath and kind, Scouting Uniform.History of camping and types of camps
Week 3 - Theoretical
Rigging and signs in scouting.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scouting materials. Basic camping equipment and usage
Week 5 - Theoretical
Communication techniques used in scouting. Direction finding.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Knot types used in scouting.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Youth camps and types.Tent setup techniques and campsite selection
Week 8 - Practice
Tent setup techniques and campsite selection and Midterm Examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Administrative staff working in camps, camp manager
Week 10 - Theoretical
Chief of Training, leader, head of group.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Outdoor living principles and harmony with nature
Week 12 - Theoretical
First aid knowledge and safety in camp environment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Youth camp directive.Campfire, camping culture and environmental awareness, Practical camping activities (hiking, navigation, etc.)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Youth camp directive.Campfire, camping culture and environmental awareness, Practical camping activities (hiking, navigation, etc.)
Week 15 - Final Exam
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment3116
Term Project1101
Land Work2204
Final Examination1325
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes