This secondary three camp has been a very meaningful one.Although there were times when things were tough,we as a class manage to pull it through together through thick and thin with some encouragment and moral support.
There were a whole load of activities we did such as the dry activities which required teamwork all the while.We had to put our mind and souls together as one to overcome all the problems faced.We all had to co-operate and we learnt to give in sometimes in order to agree with each other.However I had another activity I have to mention which in my opinion is the most meaningful and memorable activity in the whole camp-the Nature Ramble.
Not only was the "Nature Ramble" the best activity in the camp,but it was also one of the best time and best experience I had in my life.I remember if asked for the best time in life,most children and teenagers would say being top in a computer game or sitting on an inverted roller coster.This was actually the first time I had come into contact with mud,black thick mud!At first,when I smelt and saw the black,thick mud,I was utterly disgusted but when we went on,it started to rain.I was drenched.I had in mind not to have a shower after the hike and was trying to keep all dirt,mud and water below my tie level.However the downpour changed my plans.
When i was all soaked and dirty,I decided to just have fun in the mud since this might be the last time.First it was my legs that became muddy ,my shirt and face followed suit and too became muddy.I was having an awesomely amazing time!
There was a sense of britherhood in us when we were going through the whole process of teamwork in the hike.Enemies became friends and friends became brothers.We were all helping each other by informing others of a rock or a slope underneath the murky water.We were all very alive and all of us showed much enthusiasm.
Although the "Nature Ramble" was the most meaningful activity,there were many other activities which was also meaningful such as the campfire.
No matter whatever pain we went through we all did not complain however,we tried to enjoy the camp,and thus enjoying it to the fullest.Whatever memories and experience we had in the camp will definitely be scared in out minds forever.
SENSE OF BELONGING
I think the camp has acheived its objective by bonding the class through differnt activities.It has helped every individual realsi their role in their class,giving them a sense of belonging.
Through different challenges and games during the three day long camp,we were required to communicate and work together to complete those challenges and games.Through the communication and teamwork displayed,we also had the opportunity to befriend new calssmates,observe each other's behavior and get to know their individual personality.
The instructors have also thought us many cheers which boosted our moral when we were tired and weary.during these times of exhaustion,we would also spur each other on,encouraging each other to persevere.
At the highlight of the camp which was the campfire,we had to create a cheer of our own to perform during the campfire.Together,we came up with a relatively good cheer despite being given less than 30 minutes to create our cheer.When we performed,I was sure each and every one of us were cheering the loudest we possibly could.
In conclusion,I am glad that the activities have given us a sense of belonging and class-spirit which will enable us to be a co-operative and be a chemically combined class for the rest of the many years to come.
BONDING AS A CLASS
Due to the activities in the camp,alot of class bonding could be seen such as shinning torchlight above ones shower cubicle when there were no lights to improve his vision,helping yo completely close his group's tent when it is raining and everyone is away and also when in nature ramble supporting and helping friends who are a little clumsy or cannot get proper footing.New friends,who were previously from other classes,were made.We could see new friends hanging out and getting to know each other.The activity called "black hole" was about carrying a person through the hula hoop without touching the hoop.This activity was very challenging as it involved a lot of planning and teamwork.In the end we decided to send the heavy and strong people to the other side while we carried the lightest in the end as the manpower decreased.Another activity which was to carry a rop in the form of a loops in a circle and making one of our classmates to walk on the rope without toching the ground.It was challenging but we came through with perseverence.Everyone was concern for the friend who was walking on the rope and tried their best to hold on thight and not let the rope go,even the least strongest held on withou ot complaining.These were some of the activities in the camp which truly helped us to bond as a class.Going through thick and thin made us better class.We think that the camp has achieved to make us bond and know each other better.
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
I thought that the camp was really a good opportunity to make new friends whom I did not know because of the new class.It also helped us to work as a class and co-operated with each other.It seemed to me that the camp was mostly about teamwork oriented activities to improve our ways of communication and do proper decision making.These activities have enabled our class to work better,faster and more efficiently.We learnt to get down and dirty together as a class in this awesome camp!
-saurav
This camp had been a great success in my opinion although there were times when it was tough, but we all had each other to lean on. I am sure most of us had a splendid time.
I have not encountered the kind of team spirit for a very long time but I finally got to feel it once again in the camp. During the dry activities, we all brainstormed for ideas to overcome all the obstacles we encountered. Foes became friends. We all put the past behind us and participated in the activity wholeheartedly.
There was an IC appointed for every activity. He was the one who came up with the ideas for that activity. I was appointed as an IC for one od the activity and I felt great sense of respect as everyone cooperated and we all tried to agree to one idea and finally got things done swiftly without much argument. There were some activities when we ran out of ideas to tackle the problem. We tried our best though, thus the instructor gave us a hint hence making us think.
I felt a great sense of brotherhood when we were in the Nature Ramble. We all helped each other by hinting to one another if there was a rock or a sudden slope underneath the murky water.
Overall, I felt that this camp had been an awesomely good one. All the memories would be etched deeply into my mind and would stay there forever.
I have not encountered the kind of team spirit for a very long time but I finally got to feel it once again in the camp. During the dry activities, we all brainstormed for ideas to overcome all the obstacles we encountered. Foes became friends. We all put the past behind us and participated in the activity wholeheartedly.
There was an IC appointed for every activity. He was the one who came up with the ideas for that activity. I was appointed as an IC for one od the activity and I felt great sense of respect as everyone cooperated and we all tried to agree to one idea and finally got things done swiftly without much argument. There were some activities when we ran out of ideas to tackle the problem. We tried our best though, thus the instructor gave us a hint hence making us think.
I felt a great sense of brotherhood when we were in the Nature Ramble. We all helped each other by hinting to one another if there was a rock or a sudden slope underneath the murky water.
Overall, I felt that this camp had been an awesomely good one. All the memories would be etched deeply into my mind and would stay there forever.
-kia yi
Before the camp,I was very nervous and afraid about the camp.I feared that I would have to go through ridiculus activities and have sleepless nights,like some other camps I had been to.However,this camp was different.I had participated in some of the most more memorable activities such as the dirty and wet "Nature Ramble".Instead of sleeping in dormitary,we slept in tents which is a first for me.Although we would find some puddle of water after a downpour in the tents.We could still sleep comfortably.In fact,I think I slept like a baby!The camp site was beautiful and quiet too.In conclusion,this was the best school camp I have ever been too and I hope future secondary three students would have the same kind of fun and joy like I did.
-ernest
It was such a pity that I had to go home on the first day of the camp.I felt unwell even before any activity started.I was well taken care of by the teachers.They kept making sure I was alright and that I had enough rest.It was also very kind of Mr.Benedict Tan to drive me all the way back to school so that my parents can pick me up.Although I did not have as much fun as my fellow 3sb classmates did,I will remember how interesting this "camp" was for me!
-tat keng
The camp for me was the most fun I have had since,from performing cheers to bonding together as a class and to sleeping together with your friends in tents.The camp also allowed me to make new friends with my new classmates.The most fun part of the camp was when we were all sleeping in the tents,me and some of our friends did not want to sleep but decided to walk around in the middle of the night avoiding trainers and fooling around.The camp for me was an opportunity to also get to know my current friends even better.Overall the camp was so enjoyable that it woke me up from my slumber.This is a camp i would not mind to participate again!
-thiviyan
done by:ernest
tat keng
saurav
kia yi
thiviyan
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