Meanwhile, Mr Eugene Ng, took the parents on a tour of the camp site and answered their queries about camp. Many campers were very excited to take part in their first camp. They were anxious, excited and so were their parents.
After training, the campers were briefed on the camp rules. The rules form the acronym SBBALL:-
S - Safety First
B - Buddy System
B - Be Clean
A - Act Fast, Move Quick
L - Listen to Instructions
L - Let's Have Fun!
They were then shown their bunks and told to conduct an area cleaning to ensure that their sleeping area was clean. We were fortunate to have the use of the Air-conditioned Music and Dance Studios to use for the camp. Following an inspection of cleanliness, the campers were allowed to wash up before lunch was served. Lunch was a simple meal of rice, vege, egg and meat.
After lunch, the basketballers were led on a re-envisioning exercise. They were shown videos of successful teams like Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and L.A.Lakers. They were also shown videos of our own Nanyang Boys team in competitive action. The basketballers were told to think about a mascot and name for Nanyang Basketball. At the end of the exercise, names such as Nanyang Lightning, Nanyang Ninjas, Nanyang Tigers, Nanyang Thunder, Nanyang Rhinoes and Nanyang Falcons were thought up by the campers. They even made drawings and designs for the new team logo. The campers would vote the next day for their favourite design and name.
At the end of the re-envisioning exercise, the campers were then instructed to prepare for their hike to Bukit Timah Summit. Before setting off, they were given a safety briefing and water parade. The following are pictures of our campers as they made their way up the hill.
Start of the hike from Toh Tuck Campus to the foot of Bukit Timah Hill.
At the foot of Bukit Timah Hill where the Ranger Station and Park Office is located.
Mr Ng, stopping to allow everyone to catch their breath and taking the opportunity to share about the history of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve as a granite quarry and primary rainforest.
Our students walking up the sloping path.
Some resorted to trying to walk backwards to relieve the strain on their knees.
Mr Ng sharing about the forest canopy and how plants compete for light in a dense rainforest.
We made it to the top!
Campers sharing their snacks at the summit of Bukit Timah hill.
The teachers and campers are proud that everybody completed the hike to the top of the hill.
Even our little ones from Primary 2 prevailed and did not give up.
Campers on their way down the hill.
Having completed the long and challenging hike up the summit of Bukit Timah, the campers were rewarded with a nice meal at King Albert Park Macdonalds.
After a nice hearty dinner, campers headed back to their bunks to wash up and prepare for bed. Lights out came at 1030pm.
Good night Campers!
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