Base Camp refers to a temporary settlement or campsite used as a base for exploration, expeditions and adventure activities. It is usually set up at a convenient location near the starting point of an activity, providing shelter, food, supplies and resting facilities for travelers, mountaineers, trekkers, etc., before they embark on their journey or climb. The term can also be used to describe a central hub or headquarters from which operations are coordinated, especially in military campaigns or scientific expeditions.