FACES OF NORTHBROOKS: Two Courageous Campers

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That evening, we faced a few difficulties with pitching our tents. My teammates were all pulling their weight. But try as we might, we were unable to do it by ourselves! Finally we sought help from our camp trainers, who showed us again how to pitch our tent This taught me that there is no harm or shame in asking for help

After showering, we went to sleep. I must admit that the tent was a lot more comfortable than I had anticipated Sleep didn't come easy; the night air was alive with the sound of quiet chatter and the smell of feet!

On the second day, 3G went cycling! Even though I already knew how to cycle, I still went into the activity feeling anxious because we would be cycling across the island

However, the company I was with and the route that we chose made this easier than expected We continued cycling until we received a warning about a potential thunderstorm from our trainers We were urged to hurry back and seek shelter

Then, disaster struck Some of our bicycle wheels became jammed in the mud With the rain bearing down and our bicycles uncooperative, it was easy for the group to lose sight of each other We were left behind The rest had made it under shelter elsewhere and begun work on the campfire preparation for that night.

I felt worried because I thought my group wouldn’t make it back in time After making sure everyone was safe, we headed off to find our classmates Although the situation was daunting, I felt safe as I rode because I knew my classmates had my back. When we rejoined the group at last, the campfire preparations could begin in earnest

The campfire performances that night were extremely energetic, fun and unforgettable We danced, we sang, we screamed, we clapped and we laughed My entire class was proud of our performance The rain did not stop once throughout these activities, but that did not dampen our moods - until, that is, we learnt that our tents had flooded We spent our night at the assembly hall - another unforgettable experience, although the novelty of it all was kind of fun, and we all slept like the dead!

On the final day, we went kayaking I did not participate in the activity, I heard from my classmates that it was a blast! Although I didn't take part I was happy for them: they were smiling ear to ear when they returned!

We then struck down our tents, an annoying and challenging process that was exacerbated by the rain and ants that kept biting. We persevered by working together When we were done, we even found time to help the others I was proud of my teammates and my class for the camaraderie we displayed All in all, I overcame a lot of challenges and definitely grew from these new experiences

Would I want to camp again? I've had my fill of adventure for the year, so perhaps not in the near future... Was it fun, though? Absolutely. Sec 3s Oei!

ByNurSyakira BinteNorzamry(1I)

As I prepared for the Secondary One Level Camp, I was very nervous, yet intrigued. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Circuit Breaker measures, I never had the chance to attend a Primary Five Camp This was going to be my first time staying overnight in school and bond with my new classmates

During the team-bonding activities, I struggled a lot with controlling my temper when working with others. Fortunately, my good friends were able to help me remain calm

Whenever I was with them, I would laugh, smile and forget about the negative things. My friends really made my camp experience awesome.

The highlight of my camp was the trek It may not have been the best moment for everyone else, but it was for me I had a lot of fun during the trek as my friends and I were chatting and singing songs endlessly!

When some of us were getting restless, we received a lot of motivation and support The trek drew me closer to my classmates as we chose not to focus on the distance and instead focused on our journey back to school

The camp was a wonderful opportunity and I was glad that I was able to experience it. When the camp concluded, I had mixed feelings. On one hand, I was excited to go back home and tell my parents about the activities I did during the camp However, leaving my friends and classmates after being together for three days did upset me The Sec One Camp was a very memorable experience for me!