Activity goal: To collectively observe how water is being used in different areas of the camp (kitchen, showers, wash stations, toilets, shared spaces), identify areas of potential overuse or waste, and reflect on specific ways to improve and reduce unnecessary water consumption.

Preparation: Explain to the group that they will go on an observation walk around the camp to see how water is being used in various places. The goal is to identify practices that could be improved to better care for this valuable resource. You can say something like: “Sometimes we use water without realizing the impact it has. Today, we’re going to pay close attention to what’s happening in our own camp — where water is used, where it might be wasted, and how we can do better.”

Start of the activity: Give each group a sheet of paper or a notebook to take notes. If possible, provide a simple camp map so they can mark their observations. Then divide participants into small subgroups of 3 to 5 people. You can assign specific zones to each group (e.g., showers, kitchen, toilets, common areas) or allow everyone to walk freely through the camp.

Implementation: The ask them to walk around the camp and give them the following instructions:

• Observe where and how water is being used (showers, sinks, kitchen, etc.).
• Take note of places where water might be wasted.
• Identify positive practices that should be encouraged.
• Write down small suggestions for improvement.
• Note down concrete examples of what they see, not just general ideas.

Wrap up/ Debrief: After the walk, gather everyone together. Each subgroup shares their observations:

• What water uses seemed excessive or unnecessary?
• What good practices did you observe?
• What concrete changes would you propose to improve water use in the camp?

You can guide the discussion with questions like:

• Which camp area seems to use the most water?
• What solutions did your group suggest to save water?
• Did you see any ideas you’d like to try at home too?

Then ask each participant to choose one realistic and specific action they can commit to doing this week to help save water.

Support this step with reflection questions like:

• What is one thing you can start doing today to use less water?
• What do you need to make sure you follow through on that commitment?

Materials: Paper sheets/Notebook and pens or pencils.