Primary
5 is a year of busy school life schedule for Anthea. Since the beginning of the
year, there were many letters from the school informing the parents of all the
upcoming events for them.
One
of them was a 3D2N Adventure Camp at a local campsite. Initially I was very
hesitant for her to partake in the camp as she has never been exposed to such
environment.
After a few emails exchanges with the teacher-in-charge, I had all my worries packed in a bag and she was off for the 3D2N camp.
The
camp took place from 15 to 17 April 2013.
15
April: Assembled in school at usual hour
and the buses took them to the Jalan Bahtera Camp located off Jalan
Bahtera. The first activity that took
place was High Elements Exercises. Looking at some of the photos that were
taken during the various stations, I was full of admirations of the kid’s
courage to go so high.
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| Doing the Rock wall climbing |
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| The High Element |
In
the evening, we decided to drop by to the camp to pay Anthea a surprise visit.
We had quite an “adventurous ride” to get to the campsite. As it was located
nearby to a Military Camp, we actually “gatecrashed” and went into a Military
training ground. Luckily after some time of searching, we finally found the
children campsite.
Anthea
was very surprised to see us and they were having great fun playing a game of
“Kidnapped”. We didn’t stay long and bade her goodbye after visiting the
sleeping huts. (There were no air-conditions and fans!!)
16 April: A full day of activities for the children and in the evening the P5 parents were invited to the camp fire. The school even organized buses to ferry us to the campsite at a nominal cost of $3 for 2 ways transfers. I had a fun time at the camp fire and seeing Anthea enjoying herself. At 9.30pm, the camp fire came to a closure and we said Good Bye and see your tomorrow.
Overall experienced was great and she came back feeling lethargic and happy. I am happy that she had the chance to experience a campout session with all her school friends.
16 April: A full day of activities for the children and in the evening the P5 parents were invited to the camp fire. The school even organized buses to ferry us to the campsite at a nominal cost of $3 for 2 ways transfers. I had a fun time at the camp fire and seeing Anthea enjoying herself. At 9.30pm, the camp fire came to a closure and we said Good Bye and see your tomorrow.
17
April: Home Sweet Home.
Overall experienced was great and she came back feeling lethargic and happy. I am happy that she had the chance to experience a campout session with all her school friends.
