Saturday, November 15, 2008 '
Training Camp
Heys ;DI have just came back from my GB training camp yesterday night and am going to blog about this 3 days camp and all the experience and learning points that i have gained,but only the main things because there're just too much we have done.
First Day:
We reported at Living Sanctuary Brethen Church right early in the morning and the first activity was a bag check/inspection.It's a compulsory practice in our uniformed group and we've always been bag-inspected in every of our camps as we were not allowed to bring stuff we were not supposed to bring such as sweets,handphone or stuff toys,only could follow the packing list.Anyone who get caught will of course,have the punishment.
During the inspection,we have to lined our things all on the carpet following the chart screened on the projector,given only 2 minutes.And,when 'start!' was shouted out,all of us just grab and dump everything out of the our bags and lined all the stuff as quickly as possible.Officers were then checking both the time and our stuff.However,we didn't make it in the first time.Due to the time limit.Everyone have to pack their stuff into our bags and zip it all up.Then,second 'start!' was shouted,we were RUSHING without even caring if our clothes were in a mess or crumpled,as we know that if we still didn't make it,we have to do it again and again.And YES,finally we finished this time round.The bag inspection was eventually over.
Through this inspection,we understand further the importance of speed and discipline and not take things slowly as we want.Though the inspection was tiring and frenzy,we persevered and managed to complete it.
Other than the bag inspection mentioned above,we too have other practices which are compulsory in our company such as TOILET DUTY-we have to clean up the toilet after bathing,make sure the floor and basin are dry without any drops of water and no dust.BREAKFAST DUTY-cleaning up the bread crumbs and any dirt after our breakfast.and lots more.
Second Day:
Second day was FUNFUNFUN!Our whole company were out the entire day and it was a form of physical training for us.We walked more than 8 or 9 km and probably more than that,just on our feets.There was a Southern Ridge walk for us and we trekked from a place which is near a road all the way to Vivocity for lunch,going through a super LONG white bridge whch go round and round and even high from the ground and a small forest.It was quite fun along the way,though.We met snakes and get close to nature although the walk made our legs all wobbly and tired.
Lunch at Vivo was the best,maybe the best meal that we have throughout all the camps.Each of us were given $5 and could have our food at any place we want,whether burger king,KFC or even subway.Group 3,my group decided to have ours at Macdonalds,and we thoroughly enjoyed it.Had fries,fillet-o-fish and coke,chatting lots :DDD as we know that we have to cherish our meal as later at Sentosa,we're going to walk a long way again.
Going to Sentosa,we took the monorail and had Amazing Race there.In fact,we practically walked from one end of sentosa to the other end and all around it as we weren't allowed to take any bus or tram unless it rained heavily.We had to find the answers to the questions given and the fastest group who completed will win.During our journey,our group met alot of kind souls who helped us the best that they can and even managed to complete our bonus qns-say and write out 'see you soon' in japanese and korean,as we in luck,met korean tourists and tour guides!We were so surprised and excited,continuing or journey taking lots of pictures. ;D
Just as we were going to complete,there came a sudden and long downpour and rained extremely heavily.All the groups quickly ran to find shelter and our group met another group along the way.Wearing our ponchos,we ran in the rain and realised that ponchos were useless._. as we were drenched from head to toe by the time we reached the bus-stop to take bus to The Merlion.Our arms and legs were all wet and the worse were our shoes!They're completely soaked as in the midst of reaching bus-stop,we had to run in rainwater,the depth as high as slightly above our ankles.
After reaching The Merlion,we had to run in the rain again and were all left cold,tired and sticky as we wait for other groups to reach there.In the end,we have to gather up our final energy to go back to the Church.
Third Day:
Final Day of camp were not yet,relaxing at all.We had drills,drills for hours even though our legs and arms are sore and aching after the second day.However,we just have to continue with it and later it finally marked the end of our camp as we home sweet home ;D
