Written by: Aladin A. Callejo, LPT,MAEd
The University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School (UBLES) successfully held its School Camping 2025 on November 21–22, 2025, carrying the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The two-day event gathered around 60 active Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from Grades 4 to 6, providing them with meaningful opportunities to learn essential skills, foster teamwork, and embrace the values of the Scouting movement.
The School Camping aimed to transform young learners into capable and responsible individuals, help them develop practical life skills through hands-on experiences, and empower them to take on leadership roles with confidence and integrity. Through outdoor tasks, safety training, and collaborative activities, the camp strengthened discipline, resilience, and camaraderie among participating scouts.
The activities conducted during the camp directly supported various United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: through outdoor, experiential, and character-building learning activities.
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: through environmental appreciation and community-centered initiatives.
- SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: by cultivating discipline, leadership, and responsible citizenship.
- SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: by promoting responsible meal preparation, food-sharing practices, and proper food consumption during campsite activities.
- SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: through zumba exercises, jogging, and outdoor scouting games that strengthened the scouts’ physical health and overall well-being.
Through these initiatives, UBLES continues to transform, help, and empower learners to become active contributors to a sustainable and thriving community.
Summary of Activities
Day 1 Highlights
Day 1 opened with a Basic First Aid Seminar and Training led by Philippine Red Cross personnel headed by Sir Vince Paul Andaya, equipping the scouts with essential emergency response skills.
This was followed by an Educational Tour at the Baguio Botanical Garden and Bamboo Eco Park, allowing learners to explore local culture, biodiversity, and environmental conservation practices.
Campsite activities filled the afternoon and evening, including:
- Tent pitching and camp setup
- Dinner preparation
- Campfire program
- Patrol cheer and yell presentations
These activities strengthened teamwork, independence, and unity among the scouts.
Day 2 Highlights
Day 2 began with zumba exercises and jogging, emphasizing physical fitness and wellness. Scouts later prepared their breakfast, participated in a clean-up drive, and engaged in various scouting games that highlighted strategy, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
Acknowledgment of Participants and Partners
The success of School Camping 2025 was made possible through the support and participation of the 8 UBLES alumni, 27 student teachers, UBLES faculty and staff, the Risk Management Office, the UB Security Office, marshalls, and Barangay Salud Mitra officials, whose collective efforts ensured the safe, organized, and meaningful conduct of the two-day activity.
The program was spearheaded by Sctr. Aladin A. Callejo, BSP Movement Coordinator, Ma’am Jemmabel L. Santiago, GSP Movement Coordinator, and Ma’am Hazel Joy B. Cabalhin, GSP Movement Coordinator, whose leadership and guidance were instrumental in the successful planning and execution of the camping activities.
Highlighting the Impact
School Camping 2025 was more than an outdoor gathering—it was a transformative experience that fostered leadership, discipline, service, and unity among UBLES scouts. Through practical learning, environmental engagement, and collaborative challenges, participants gained confidence, enhanced their life skills, and deepened their appreciation for Scouting values.
True to the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders,” the camp empowered young scouts to embrace responsibility, serve their community, and continue growing as future leaders of integrity, compassion, and purpose.
