The sec 3 camp was really a new experience as we had two instructors watching our every moves and have our freedom taken. There were many activities and challenges involved.
Firstly,there was the making of the tents. The instructor showed us carefully how to set it while we watched and learnt.I was surprised that this was what we were going to sleep in.I realised this camp was far from being luxurious. Nonetheless, we still had to deal with it and were informed about the activities lined up.
There were lots of moments which I both liked and hated. For instance, the dirty toilets were in such a mess that it was impossible to wash yourself properly.The food was great and the instructors were friendly.The first day ended with us sharing tents and sleeping in awkward positions.
The second day was awoken by noises.That night I couldn't sleep as people were blasting loud music and making noises.There was little we could do.
The whole time we were living in uncertainty about what was installed for us.We just prayed and hoped we come back in one piece.Thankfully, we ended having only Ezekiel with an injured hand.
Then there was the mud adventure.It was very inhumane in a sense that we had to go through it. It was not pleasant , and mentioning it just makes me sick. But We learnt the true meaning of patience.Then there was the rafting,it was very chilly considering we just washed up a bit to get the mud off. We were in between malaysia and singapore.Luckily the current wasn't strong,we could really use the energy for later on. We were thankful we could change into clean clothing before proceeding on to the next activity. We had so many activities it is really hard to recall every single one of them. But there was strong team bonding and that's all that matters.There was no misunderstandings nor violent objections.Every thing was going smoothly and as planned. What was unexpected was the principal and vice-principal turning up for the camp fire.We had our laughs and our cries, and also a time to be serious.There were loads of fun although we were all close to falling asleep. Due to the rain, Our tents were wet and the path to our tents were very muddy. We were fighting with nature for adapting in every possible way. We tried to keep our minds clear, and not crack down or get homesick.I tried to constantly remind myself that I had my classmates to back me up. I hoped they would support me in what I do. The campfire was very mordenised with all the hit songs playing and the dancers and entertainers.The wilderness was really spooky as we didn't know what to expect during the mud trail.We just prayed we didn't slip and fall, which I did. We had a pretty tiring time. We could hardly think straight , I know I couldn't.We had to stay positive as possible,althought in our state it was really hard to imagine. The night was filled with running and loud voices.I guess it's alright to let out the pain for awhile.
On Day 3,We got to take down the tents and proceed to our departure and back to ''civilisation.''
To Conclude, It was definitely an unforgettable camp with so many people and events happening one after one another.It was like an episode of Man vs. Wild, only this time there was no expert around.However, we got to wear our long pants the next day.So in a way it was quite an adventure.I do hope that in future dorms are created in Camp Christine for us to sleep in, and n ot cramp us in small tents.
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