COVID Camp-out
We can’t go camping elsewhere right now so why not go glamping at home!
Your outdoor challenge is to...
Make your backyard your campground. Set up a tent, deck it out will a comfy bed or cushions, build a fire (with parental supervision), toast some damper and star gaze. 10 points for posting a photo or video of your camping set up. 5 points for posting a photo or video of your campfire and damper. Bonus 10 points if you sleep out overnight!
Your indoor challenge is to...
Go glamping in your living room. Set up a tent inside or create your own luxury shelter, deck it out with cushions and fairy lights, bake some delicious damper in the oven then relax. 10 points for posting a photo or video of your indoor glamping set up. 5 points for posting a photo or video of your damper. Bonus 10 points if you sleep out overnight!
This challenge will earn you:
10 House Points
Some more information:
Here's some tips...
Check out Nick and Georgie's videos for guidance and ideas
Get Inspiration for your glamping set up by searching 'indoor campout'
Vamp the delicious factor of your damper by adding cocoa, chocolate chips, sultanas or cheese
Recipe for Damper in the Oven
Ingredients
3 Cups Self Raising Flour
Pinch of Salt
80g Chilled Butter
1 cup of milk or water
Method
Set your oven temperature to 190/200 degrees celsius
Add flour and salt to a mixing bowl
Cut butter into cubes and rub into the flour mixture.
Add a cup of milk or water and mix into flour using a knife
Bring mixture together with hands and place on a floured surface
Knead mixture for a minute or two until it is smooth
Shape into a dome to cook like a loaf of bread
Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cook for 30 minutes in the oven
Enjoy with your favourite toppings (maple syrup, butter and jam or honey) :)
How long do I have to do the challenge?
As long as we're in lockdown! The Pymlympics will have a closing ceremony and you will be notified when to stop your challenges prior to this.
I've completed this challenge, what do I do?
Take a photo or video of you enjoying your camp-at-home set up and post to the Padlet.
Post a separate photo or video to the Padlet if you made a fire, cooked damper or slept out overnight for bonus points.
Make sure you add your post under your House to get your House points!