Sunday, 14 June 2009
@ 12:19:00 pm
Monday, 8th June, 7.55am-11.59pm :), Official Meeting
CAMP!
We fell in at 7.55am, and Melissa from Dove Patrol was the flag bearer. She broke the flag and after we said the promise and the colour party marched back to their positions, our YA came to talk to us about our uniform. She reminded us to wear our uniform correctly and neatly, as some of us were rather messy. YA reminded us that our hair should not be touching the crest on our scarves-if it is, we should tie two plaits. Our belts are not supposed to be hanging loosely by the hips, and our shoes should be white or we would have to use a shoe whitener the next time. Our socks also have to be pure white and at least 2cm above the ankle, so no IJ socks are allowed. To add on, watches were not allowed too, as they were considered as accessories. Next, we fell out and changed out of our uniforms.
However, we failed to change within the given timing and thus proceeded to do changing parade. Our timing became worse, and the PLs told us that we would have to change until we could hit the given timing. The PLs also told us to take care of our belongings and to be more careful when we changed as we had the tendency to drop our badges and belt loops. We tried to help one another and did a bit of footdrill in between. Finally, we managed to change around the given timing, and that marked the end of our 1/2hour changing parade. Next, we brought all our bags to the parade square and the PS of the day fell us in. We had inspection of bags and had to surrender any undesirable materials. We also had to give our medication to Joycelyn, First Aider.
After inspection was completed, we had to run to the basketball court while the First Aider of our patrols collected the First Aid boxes. The PLs then introduced us to a point system created for this camp. Each patrol is given 100points at the start, and any mistakes committed will result in the deduction of points. Mistakes include leaving the first aid kit lying around. Next, we gathered in our patrols and had to take part in Patrol Identity. We had to design a patrol flag using the cloth and paints and we were given about 1/2 hour. Everyone rushed to collect the materials and started. At the end of the activity, each patrol then had a colourful flag which they were supposed to take care of and bring it with them wherever they went.
We then had water parade to prevent dehydration and the PLs asked for two volunteers from each patrol to collect the materials needed for tent-pitching. When they were back, everyone started pitching our tents. We laid the newspaper and groudsheet, connected the metal poles etc and slowly, the tent began to stand. When we were done, we tied a taut string across the two verticals and tied our flysheet on to prevent the rain from seeping through. We also completed a shoerack and placed bits of aluminium on our twine. The PLs supervised and helped out too, and sprinkled sulphur powder around our tent to prevent rats and snakes from coming. When we were done, we placed our bags inside the tents and took out our dishbag and cutlery for lunch before zipping our tents up.
We assembled at the canteen and after collecting our food, we said Grace and ate. We were given some time to clear up too, and then next we had to take our writing materials and handbook and find an empty classroom. It was time for us to complete our testings. We completed different sorts of testings, including written and a skit on social etiquette. When we were done, we had to fall in at the parade square.
The next activity was SRIT, and we combined patrols: Dove with Flowerpecker, Kingfisher with Mynah, and Oriole with Sparrow. We were given some clues and after we fell out, we gathered within our two patrols and tried to decipher the meaning of the clue, which led all of us to a classroom on the fourth floor. This station required us to take items from the lockers which may help us in our activities later on. The three combined patrols then split up as we were given different clues. The stations included a First Aid station, where we had to answer a few questions and then tie the appropriate bandages for a "victim" given the senario. Another one required us to imagine that we were in a jungle, and we had to carry two injured members from one end of the corridor to the other. We also had to make our way through a spider web to pick up pieces of paper which contained the Guide Laws. We had to identify which of the given were correct, and then arrange them in numerical order. The last station required us to sing cheers along with actions, and pretend that we are a band or some pop group and sing a Guides song with a different tune. These activities tested us on our first aid skills, Guiding knowledge, our enthusiasm level as group, our initiative and it also helped us to bond with each other. :)
When we were done, we went back to the parade square. After drinking some water, the YA and PLs taught us a new command. We had to fall in according to our height and then shout out "Satu" and "Dua" and remember if you were number one or two. Then those who were number one had to take a step forward while number twos took a step back. Then we had to march into three roles and then take our dressing. This required us to discipline ourselves and cooperate and work as a group, because if one person makes a mistake, everyone would have to do it again. When we were done, we then took our cutlery and dishbag again and went to the canteen for dinner. Most of us were starving and cleared our plates quickly. After dinner, we had to take our soap, shampoo, towel and clean clothes as it was time to shower. We were given three minutes each with a few exceptions. Failure to come out of the cubicle within three minutes led to vigouress banging on the door. :)
When all of us were done, we proceeded to Computer Lab 4 for Movie Time! x) We got to pick between Alvin and the Chipmunks, Twilight, Cars and License to Wed. We chose the last one and enjoyed ourselves watching this movie which was a mixture of romance and comedy. When the movie ended, PS of the day had to take writing materials and meet in the Com lab for COH, while the rest of us washed up. Lights out was at 11. Some of us cleared the tent while the rest helped the scribe of the day with the scribe book, and others helped to polish our enrolment badges. We also had biscuits and milo for supper, and when we were done, we went to the tent to prepare for bedtime. Soon, it was time to sleep.
-End of Day 1-
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Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 7am-5pm, Official
We woke up at 6am, washed up, changed into our guides uniform and got ready for inspection. We fell in at 7am, and Dorothy from Kingfisher was the flag bearer. After fall out, Mrs Tan told us to run one round around the field as we did not greet her loudly. We had to sing a Guides song or say a cheer loudly or we would have to keep running. We ended up running 2 rounds. Next, we had inspection. When we were done, we ran to the basketball court for P.T (physical training). The PLs told us not to look so zombiefied, and although we were tired, let's just try to give our best and since we are already at camp, why not just make full use of the last day. We had to do the suicide run for PT, and this was followed by a warm up session conducted by Oriole. After warming up, Kingfisher volunteered to teach us some Kung-Fu moves which the whole COY had to follow. When we were done, we went for breakfast.
After breakfast, everyone went to Com Lab 4 with our stationery and foolscap to take part in testings which we had to pass in order to attain our Observer's proficiency badge. We had to take part in 4 Kim's games. The first one required us to blindfold ourselves and sit in our patrol, while the PLs passed around objects. We had to feel the objects and remember the 10 of them, and after we took off our blindfolds, we had to write down as many objects as we could remember touching. We had to pair up for the next Kim's game, and one of us had to sit with our back facing the screen while the other facing the screen. The one facing the screen had to describe the picture that she saw while her partner had to draw the picture described and vice versa. We then had to hand in our pictures and the third section was that we had to watch a short clip on a kiwi and answer questions on that. The last part was to watch an advertisement and then write a story based on that. After we were done, we had to run to our tents. We changed out of our shorts into our bermudas and assembled at the basketball court.
A good portion of the day was dedicated to outdoor cooking. Each patrol was given $25, which we had to spend on our food, bearing in mind that the food should be healthy and no instant noodles were allowed. We were allowed to go to Toa Payoh central to purchase our food. When we came back, we washed our equipment and started cooking, each hoping to win the Best Dish award. When we were done cooking, everyone finished up their lunch while the PLs sampled the food. Then we had to clear up. After we were done, it was already 3+pm, so we had to unpitch our tents and wash the groundsheets if they were dirty.
Everyone helped out and when we were done, we fell in at the basketball court and practise the command which we had learnt yesterday. Our seniors were here too, and they helped us with our footdrill. When we were done, everyone had to run to an empty classroom for AGM. We were given 3minutes to prepare our speech and then we started with the Sec 2s. We were given aminute to speak and then we had to answer questions that the seniors and PLs asked. We also helped to speak on behalf of those who were not here. When everyone was done, we had to fall in outside and listen to the announcements. Then we fell out and fell in at the field. Dorothy lowered the flag after we sang taps, it was time to give out the prizes.
The Best Junior: Fion from Mynah Patrol!
The Best Senior: Estelle from Sparrow Patrol!
The Best SRIT combine patrol: Oriole and Sparrow Patrol!
The Best Dish Patrol: Kingfisher Patrol!
The Best Patrol: Oriole Patrol!
Congratulations to these guides and patrols! XD
After a few announcements, we fell out, collected our wallets and bags and went home! :)
This Training Camp has certainly been enjoyable, helping us to revise our tent-pitching and outdoor-cooking skills, which are important for Guides :) The activities for this camp has inculcated values such as persistent, teamwork and cooperation, confidence, discipline, respect, optimism and good leadership. We really grew close to each other, especially within our patrols, which is essential for a successful and memorable journey in Guides :) . Hopefully, everyone managed to learn some skills, acquire some knowledge and make friends during this camp! XD
See you on 1st July- Handover! :)
Love,
Natalie
SiYing; Chomel; Katrina; Meenatchi; Safila; Krystal; Christine; Siti; Rukaiya; Kalyani
Qarissa (YA)(not in picture); Sherwynn; Nicole (not in picture); Caitlin; Charmaine; Vanessa; Amanda; Claudia; Michelle