The values I've learnt from this camp

During the camp, I've got experiences which made me open up to my classmates. There were always plenty of opportunities to get to know them better as we went through all sorts of trying moments. We started to cherish one another, be more empathetic towards one another's thoughts and their difficulties, giving one another encouragement. Nobody could survive alone. We have learnt that even a single absent group mate can slow down an activity. One such example was when we were constructing the raft, we were unsure of how the ropes should be tied. Rebecca who could guide us about handling the ropes wasn't around then. We missed her presence. Thankfully, we still managed to complete the raft.

Everyone was cooperative. When we were blindfolded, we had to trust one another even though all of us were uncertain and nervous about falling over or hitting the obstacles. We watched out for others, warning them of what obstacles they were about to cross. My group was so enthusiastic while running about doing the puzzles and finding Elle during the kidnap; there was a team spirit in us that never gave up.

There were also bitter disappointments to which we could not blame anyone. There were times when we lost our flags and disgraced ourselves. A group is a group; there was teamwork in everything we did and we had to look out for one another. We fell and picked up, careful not to fall into the same pit again. To keep up and going on, the class never stopped cheering and clapping for those who were in the midst of overcoming a challenge. We put our heads together and listened to one another's ideas and suggestions. We played fair to one another; seldom did we argue.

Every single one of my classmate is precious; they are all so unique with their different abilities and even with their disabilities to which they have overcome. My class gives me all the warmth and pride I have in them.