Yes Go Outdoor Camp: Strategy in Teaching Science Concepts and Process Skills

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Balas Buco Sta. Maria National High School has been active in the implementation of the School Based YES-GO Camp during the past five years. It provides activities that involve the application of science concepts in learning competencies across all grade levels. School Based YES-GO Camp has been a trend and one of the most awaited science activities among the students.

METHODS

The presentation of this paper used a descriptive method. The qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed, tabulated and interpreted using frequency, table and graph. It is also supported by photo documentation of the activities. The results obtained from the study will be utilized as basis for developing an enhanced YES-GO Camp.

RESULTS

This study is limited to the respondents of the school and the activities of the YES-GO Camp. The implication of the study goes beyond traditional activities done in the past. The results obtained from the study will be utilized as basis for developing an enhanced YES-GO Camp. The study also results in the realization of the importance of reviewing the practices. It gives the opportunity to enhance and improve the activities being practiced. The study revealed the top three significant activities of the student. The top ranked on the list were the science experiments, challenges and games with the frequency of 243. The second ranked was the obstacle course with the frequency of 135. The third ranked was the Fun Run with the frequency of106.

DISCUSSIONS

The implication of the study goes beyond the traditional activities done in the past. The results obtained from the study will be utilized as basis for developing an enhanced YES-GO Camp. The study also results in the realization of the importance of reviewing the practice. It gives the opportunity to enhance and improve the activities being practiced.