Sec 3 Adventure Camp

Post Camp - pictures and videos

2010-03-14T16:53:00.000+08:00

Hi campers!

I hope everyone had fun and learnt something at camp. Do keep checking on the blog as I will be posting up pictures and videos taken during the camp.

Do post something in the tag boards and let us know how you feel or felt during the camp!

Creendale Oii!!

Paintball Indemnity Form

2010-03-08T16:27:00.002+08:00

Medical Declaration Form

2010-03-08T16:24:00.001+08:00

Tag Replies 5

2010-03-07T16:11:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone. Do take a look at my previous tag replies so that you don't ask the same questions. I will only answer new queries...

Attire for next week
Monday: PE attire
Tuesday: PE attire

"creature: Is it ok if my Hiking back is 30 L?"
If it can contain everything you need, then its ok. If not, I would suggest a larger bag.

"okay: err, we must bring our own plates and mugs and forks+spoons ?!?! No provided utensils ? O_OO"
Yes, bring your own cos you will need it at the summit stay. Do bring metal fork and spoon and a non-breakable (and non-disposable) plate.

"ms: what is the name of the hill we will be climbing..?"
Gunung Pelepah (Gunung is Mountain in Malay)

"Passerby.: We bring the $50 go camp for wad? Got shopping uh? o.o"
Bring 50 ringgit (Malaysian currency) as you will get to explore Kota Tinggi and do some shopping on your own.

"Passerby.: Then hor , when we go hiking , we bring all our bags along or ? o.o"
That is why you are required to bring 2 bags, the smaller one will be used for the hike while the larger bag will be used to keep the rest of your belongings.

Tag Replies 4

2010-03-06T11:38:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone!

Its good to see the blog gaining momentum and more people are checking on it for more information. Here's the latest round of tag replies...

"heyhey: Can i bring long pants , which is not a track pant"
Any long pants that is loose fitting (no army camouflage pants please) is allowed.

"hoho: where do we bath when we r in the camp? is there clean toillets ? .."
There are clean and well maintained toilets in the camp. Do remember that Kota Tinggi is a tourist spot and therefore they do need to upkeep the facilities.

"J: how do we bath if we are in the summit of the hill ?"
Dry bath: Powder bath. Basically it by using a lot of talcum powder to freshen up.
Wet bath: There is a small stream with flowing water near the campsite. Your instructors will let you know..

"-: are we allowed to bring sleeping bag?"
Yes, do bring it if you have one. Its for your own comfort :)

"J: socks will be school socks or ankle socks ?"
You can mix your socks if you don't have enough school socks. Its important to keep your feet dry and clean. Think about sharing the tent with friends with smelly feet...eeewwww...

"atika: at the packing list , it stated tht altogether , we need to bring 3 shoes . correct ? how come 3 ?"
The packing list shows only 2 pairs of shoes. One is for backup in case one pair gets wet. Its is very unhygienic to wear wet shoes. You can also develop foot rot..not a nice souvenir to bring home..

"C: Um, awhen can we get the programmes , like what activities on which day."
You will get the camp booklet on Tuesday. Everyone will go through the same activities, so it doesn't really matter which activity is on which day does it?

",comma-: Is it too late to say I wanted to go to the camp ? 'cause previously I submitted my form saying that I am not going."
I hope everyone understands the complex nature of planning a large activity like this and last minute additions are not helpful. Do bring your stuff and passport on Monday and we'll decide from there.

"lol: thanks...i hope we can sleep by odd and even numbers. ;D"
Haha. How you sleep will most likely be up to you, aslong as you are with your own classmates and not mixing with the other sex...

"omg: OMG ! I don't have two bags...i only have one. CAN I BRING A LAGGUAGE ?"
You would need another bag to bring up for the Pelepah hike and overnight stay. Do try to get a smaller bag for this activity..

"((:: are we supposed to wear uniform or pe on monday ?"
Do come in PE attire...it will be more comfortable for the activities that we will be doing..

That's all for now folks!

Packing List

2010-03-06T10:43:00.000+08:00

For those who have misplaced the packing list...here it is again..

Reminder - Passport and Forms

2010-03-03T23:57:00.000+08:00

This is yet another reminder for everyone to bring your passports and forms (consent forms, medical declaration and paintball form) and pass it to Ms Engracia Lim or Mr Halim within this week.

Please bring it so that Ms Lim and myself can have a peaceful weekend without worrying over it!

Thanks.

Tag Replies 3

2010-03-03T23:53:00.001+08:00

Jerry: What time do we get back on Fri, 12 March?
Depending on the traffic and how fast we can pack up at Kota Tinggi, we should be dismissed from Greendale at 4-5pm. So to a certain extent its up to everyone to ensure things get done fast.

3A1: Can we only bring 1 bag for camping?
Not advisable. You would need a larger bag to contain all your stuff for 4 days and a smaller bag for the overnight stay at the summit.

Candy tm: so this means that I can don't bring swimwear?
Can but not advisable.

Candy tm: & the t-shirts is PE T-shirt or is not? last qn:what do we wear on 16/3/10 to go there?
Report on Tuesday in your PE attire but you can bring other non-offensive or obscene t-shirts to last you through the camp.

Jerry: Are we suppose to wear track pants?
Yes because it will prevent abrasions during the hike and challenge ropes activities. It will also be very useful for the paintball activity. In summary, if you don't wear track pants, you can get injuries easily.

C: Can we just bring 1 sport shoe , and bring sandals for trekking ?
You will use only use sandals/ slippers when going to the toilet and showering at night. Wearing covered footwear shoes) will protect your feet and provide better cushioning and stability and prevent sprains.

.: can you like tell us each bag need put what so we know what to pack cause we need to bring two bags .
Your smaller bag which you will use for the overnight stay at the summit should have your sleeping attire and another set of clothes for the next day. I won't advise on the undergarments cos its up to your own preference but clean ones would be nice ;)

Passerby.: Erm... Then we got lessons on next monday ? cause we still need to bring camp things and books if got lesson meh? Vey heavy leh ><
There will not be any lessons on Monday. It will be used solely for the camp.

J: can you give us a list of activities that we are suppose to play on certain day? we can then pack our clothes better.
The activities that you will be having are as I mentioned during the briefing. So pack according to the packing list and you won't go wrong.

Benedict: What if i didn't pass up the passport?Isit ok if i pass it tomorrow, 3E4
Make sure you give your passport to us as soon as you can.

rdm ppl: isit a must/compulsory to play all activities ? ..
Would you want to be able to share the good times with your friends once the camp is over or can you only sit and listen inawe, wishing that you had participated in every activity??

HELLOO: Can I not bring long pants, I dont have any long pants at all. Can I bring all pe shorts or FBT?
You can bring PE shorts or any other shorts IN ADDITION to long pants. See above for the reasons...

Tag Replies

2010-02-28T22:36:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone.

Please bear in mind that while I do try to check the blog everyday, I may not be able to due to personal reasons. I will try to check at least once every 2 days and keep all information updated.

Now for the tag replies...

"Candy tm: I don't have swimwear.Very hard to find leh...can don't include swimming activities or can I don't participate in it if I nvr bring swimwear?"
There will not be any water activities during the camp. The swimwear is useful for the trekking to the summit as it is more comfortable and dries faster if compared to cotton-based inner-wear. From my own experience, it is a good way to prevent rashes if we use swimwear in place of normal inner-wear.

"3e1 chairman: er... so on 8 march, we oni put our bags at sch, then on 9 march we will go, is it??"
Yes. The reason we ask everyone to bring your bags on the Monday is to prevent any problems such as forgetting to bring something important. If you do forget, you still have Tuesday to bring it.

"lol: do we sleep with random classmates ? How many people per tent ?"
The tent that you will be using is a 6-man tent but only 5 people will be allocated to a tent. As for the groupings, you will definitely be sleeping with your classmates but most likely your tent-buddies will not be assigned to you.

"ahhh: does the rope challenge excueses thoese with height phobia ?"
Even before going for the high ropes challenge course, you will be trying out a similar course which is less than half a metre off the ground. This is to build your confidence and assure you that the course is safe. One of the reasons we do such activities is to get you out of your comfort zone, so if you do not stretch yourself, you won't really know your true potential as a person.

"VL: i jus get my form signed by my parents as i didnt get to see them when im home and i jus got my passport from ICA building yesterday. so is it too late?to hand it in?"
Its never too late to hand in the form. It would have been much easier if it had been done earlier though. Do pass the form to Ms Engracia Lim or Mr Halim personally on Monday or Tuesday latest.

I hope this round of tag replies answer your queries. Do exercise a bit of patience as I am not online 24 hours a day.

Tag Replies

2010-02-23T22:47:00.002+08:00

Tag reply
"unknown: careful! the t shirts that the school ordered may not be given to students.last year's batch most did not receive the large sizes"

Allow me to explain the situation on the t-shirts last year.

Without going into details, there was a miscommunication between the delivery driver and the t-shirt printing company which we ordered the t-shirts from. At the camp itself, we checked with those students who ordered the large size if they didn't mind taking a smaller sized t-shirt or if they preferred to wait for the large size.

Those who opted to wait were given the t-shirts which was delivered to us several days after the camp. No student approached Ms Kerry Lim or myself after that requesting for the camp t-shirt. If they had done so, we would have gladly given them the shirts.

May I suggest "unknown" to speak to Ms Kerry Lim or Mr Halim personally to resolve the issue.

This year, we are getting Synergy Dynamics to help us with the t-shirt printing. They will be bringing the shirts on Tuesday (9 Mar) for distribution.

Camp Briefing 1

2010-02-23T21:46:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone.

Thanks for attending the briefing today. We hope that you have a clearer picture of what you can expect at the camp.

From today until Thursday, we need your help with the following;
1) Photocopy of passport
Please pass a copy of your passport detail page to your FT/CFT or Ms Engracia or Mr Halim as Rod from Synergy Dynamics needs to apply for the permit from the Malaysian authorities. Final day of submission is this Thursday morning (25 Feb)

2) Additional Indemnity Forms
At the briefing, I passed you 2 new indemnity forms. Please get your parents / guardian to sign it and submit it to us by Thursday (25 Feb). If the form is not signed, you will miss out on the Paintball activity.

3) School Consent and Edusave Forms
We are still compiling these forms. If you have not passed any of these forms, please do so as soon as you can. It is very crucial we get these forms especially the consent form. because we need a final number of camp participants to work on.

Camp Video 1

2010-02-22T23:28:00.003+08:00

Visa requirement for foreign students

2010-02-21T21:11:00.000+08:00

If you are a foreign student, please see the following attached documents and check if you require a visa to enter Malaysia. If you do need one, do look for Ms Engracia or Mr Halim.

19 Feb 2010 Updates

2010-02-20T09:19:00.000+08:00

Passport
Please bring a photocopy of your passport details pageon Monday (22 Feb) and submit to your FT/CFTs

Students whose passports have expired are advised to revew it over the weekend.

Vendor Briefing
There will be a vendor briefing next Tuesday (23 Feb) from 9.30-10.30am at the school hall. Attendance is compulsory as there will be more updates and important information disseminated during the briefing.

Welcome to the S3AC blog!

2010-02-15T23:02:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the Greendale Secondary's "S3AC" blog. If you are wondering what S3AC stands for, its Secondary 3 Adventure Camp.

This will be the second year that GDLS is having a Sec 3 camp. In 2009, the camp was a 3D2N affair at Camp Christine located at Jalan Bahtera (off Lim Chu Kang Road). Your seniors went through many interesting and fun activities such as rockclimbing, Challenge Rope Course, abseiling, kayaking, rafting, outdoor cooking and the ever-popular campfire.

This year, we will be venturing out of Singapore for an extended Sec 3 Adventure Camp. It will be a 4D3N experience at Kota Tinggi Adventure Centre. Among the activities that you will participate in include a unique High Ropes Course nestled in the trees, a trek up to a summit of a hill on which you will spend a night (stars can be clearly seen at night!), paintball wars (yes, there's gonna be paintball at a school camp!), visits to the local town of Kota Tinggi and vegetable farm (see where Singapore gets our fresh vegetables) and of course the highlight of the camp, a campfire which be held beside a waterfall!

If this gets you excited, remember to return your consent forms and Edusave forms to your Form Teachers as soon as possible. Do look for Mr Halim or Ms Engracia Lim if you have any questions.