Camp+2011

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After we had finished our camp reflections we needed to create a slideshow of photos. Below is Rosie and I's movie we made :)

media type="custom" key="11434288" = Reflection: =

We arrived back from Camp Makahika last week. Everything happened without a hitch and wouldn't of been possible without the parents, teachers and staff from Makahika. I had an AWESOME time at camp and it definitely a highlight of my year.

The first day entailed activities at the camp site. We started off with an Orienteering Course which we completed in partners: Boy/Girl. I worked with Chester and it worked out great. We both had fun and worked really well together. I know I can become quite controlling when working in groups and partners but I thought this course worked out well. That day we also had Low and High ropes activities to complete. The low ropes sounded easy but were one of the hardest. We had our support crew which were there incase we fell. This meant we needed to trust our peers. I trusted my support crew and thought they were able to trust me so the end result was great. The high ropes were frightening but they were a highlight for me. We had to climb nearly 20 metres high and walk along a beam. We were in harnesses and went with a partner. I needed to support my partner who was Rosie and she needed to support me. We both did great in supporting the other so were happy afterwards. The flying fox was AMAZING! We zoomed for nearly 200 metres whilst literally sitting in the harness. It seemed slightly scary but when your going nearly 300 mph you forget your fears and have an awesome time!

The second was definitely a physical one. We went on a 6 hour hike through the bush. The boys and girls split up and would meet up at various places during the day. Each group would have a leader and they needed to lead the group to the next point. The leaders were people that aren't normally chosen and turns out they were amazing at it. We learnt various skills in the bush: Leadership and Teamwork to name a couple. This was very valuable and I had an awesome time clambering up hills in the mud and rain. Even though I wasn't appointed leader, I though the people who led us throughout the day were great. We didn't get lost which is always a good thing but it was great to see new people try leading. I though I did well throughout the day and turns out I was able to survive hiking for six hours! I did think I could of concentrated more when walking and listening to where we were going next as I didn't always know what trail we were on. This day was physically challenging but I had an amazing time. That night we spent the night at the bush hut which was awesome! We were in tents so that was fun! We saw the glow worms so it was a fun night after an exhausting day. Despite being seriously tired our tent still managed to have a party @ midnight with our friends - Though Mrs Stevens wasn't so pleased :P

The third day wasn't as full one but we had many things still to do. We left the campsite and went on another hike back to Makahika. We also completed RIver Crossing. The rivers were quite high and fast as it had been raining the last few days so we had to take extra care. In our tent groups we crossed the river using the technique we'd been taught. We needed to suport each other so we could cross safely and my group did great. We were sensible and helped each other along so a great result. We crossed various depths of water which were freezing but we stuck it out and did well. I felt like I helped my team and pulled my weight. We concentrated really well and safely crossed the river. Once returning to camp we had various jobs to do which we all knew were coming. After all this it was back on the bus home!

I though this camp was absolutely SPECTACULAR! I had an absolutely amazing time and will never forget it. I learnt various skills and was able to improve on my leadership skills which was great. I came away from this camp feeling as though I could face anything so an awesome result!

= Camp: =

This term all of the Year 8's of our school will be travelling near Levin to take part in an Outdoor Pursuits camp named Makahika. We are there for 3 days and we take part in various activities. One of the nights we are in the lodge and the other night we will going bush and staying a night there. I know I am SUPER excited along with everyone else!

This whole camp is based around trying new things and overcoming obstacles. I think I'm going to become more confident and will have more self esteem once finishing the camp. I know I'm not very confident in myself and don't have much self esteem when it comes to these sorts of activities but I know that if I go in with a positive attitude I can overcome my own obstacles and become more confident. I would really like to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. I'm looking forward to working with different people in teams to complete the tasks. I like working with my friends but it is always great to work with unfamiliar people. Hopefully I will have more trust and leadership skills after the camp which I think is a great thing to get out of it. I will have heaps of fun but at the same time be learning great skills.