Sunday, May 30, 2010

Lydia's Camp Reflection

Before I went on camp, I was worried about the activities we might have to do. Would they be difficult or easy? I was also scared of being away from home. I guess I was just scared of leaving home for 3 days because I have never gone on a camp before.

I was really scared when it came to doing the Burma Trail. One reason is because I hate the dark, and two, we weren’t allowed torches, and three, I HATE people scaring me. I felt nervous when my group came out. I realised it wasn’t that bad and I wanted to do it again. I worked out that we did it so that we could step out side our comfort zone and have fun, not just to scare the life out of us. I was taking a responsible risk.

I loved the flying fox. Before I did it, I felt a bit anxious to get it over with, but in the end I decided it wasn’t that bad, and I loved it because you just felt like you were flying and were free to do what you wanted.

I found archery fun. Before I did it, I didn’t feel worried at all because I have done archery before. I saw a rabbit and made up my mind that I wanted to shoot it, but I did not. I leant that to hit bullseye, you have to strive for accuracy.

Now that camp is over, I want to do it all again. Over all I LOVED it. I would recommended it to anyone at all, because all the activities were awesome. Schools should take children on camp because it allows them to step outside their comfort zones. I have learnt that camps let you use different habits of mind.

Eva's Camp Reflection

When I was in the car on the way to camp, I was really nervous because I hadn’t stayed away from home without my Mum and Dad for that long. But I still knew that I was going to have lots of fun because we always do on camp.

The first activity I went on was the water slide. I thought it was going to be freezing so I was nervous. But I realised afterwards I had gone down that it wasn’t that cold . When I got back up, I decided to go a couple more times. Then I felt quite cold so I got off. But I was thankful that I got on.

That night we went on the Burma Trail. I guessed it was going to be scary. But at the end I reckon it wasn’t the scariest thing I have ever been on. I suppose it was quite cool after all. I learnt that it is good to use teamwork on Burma Trail.

We also made Bivouacs. It was really fun. We made carpet out of toi toi which was really soft. After we had been collecting toi toi, I looked down and saw cuts on my legs. Then I remembered that Keeli was trying to help but by mistake she pushed me into the cutty grass and that's how I got the cuts on my legs.

I think that this year’s camp was the best camp I have been on so far. I would definitely go again. I think that others should go there as well. I think that camp is a great opportunity to make new friends.

Kahlee's Camp Reflection

At camp this year I was so worried about staying away from home for two nights. When we got there, I ran so fast to see where the water-slide and flying fox were.

That afternoon, we got to choose what cool activity we wanted to go on. I decided to go on the the long, slippery black slide. It was embarrassing because I was stopping every time at the end.

When I was on the water slide, it seemed like a long bumpy slippery slide, and I thought that I was going to hurt my back, but I didn’t.

The next day, we had rotations and it was very important to listen to where we were going first. When it was our turn to go on the flying fox, I was very worried about it, because at the end there’s a stopper like a slingshot, but not a flexible one. So when you hit it you didn’t go smashing into the tires too hard. When I went down I discovered that it wasn’t so bad at all - it was awesome and fun.

At the end of camp, I realised it was a great experience and I’m looking forward to the next camp I go on. I also felt very proud of myself for staying away from home.

Maggie's Camp Reflection

I felt amazingly excited and confident. We were going to Moirs Point Christian Camp. I realised that I wasn’t worried. I felt that way because I know that all of our camps are fun. I thought someone would hurt themselves. I suppose that was because someone usually does. I wasn’t really worried about anything. Well, except about forgetting something important.

One of the activities was archery. I guess I wondered what it would be like. If I remember rightly, I was a little bit worried. I don’t know why. When I reflect back on it, I guess in the end I enjoyed it very much. I suppose I liked it because it seemed to me to be quite unique and different. I learnt to take risks. I feel that if you try, you might surprise yourself.

The archery surprised me. I discovered that it was really cool once I made up my mind to do it. I decided that I wanted to do it again some time, and I will never ponder over whether to do it or not for the rest of my assumed (and hoped ) long life. I considered, and now confirm archery as a decidedly good way to spend my spare time.

The flying fox was another fun activity. I reckon it must be the longest one I have ever seen. The second time I went on it, I remember that I thought the line was too long and slow, so I went on the water slide. It was so cold that I decided to go back and wait in line after all.

Now that camp is over, I think it was a great experience, and I would certainly like to go again. Our camps are always worthwhile. I would really like to go again because I think there are some great things to learn there. I would recommend it to anyone, because Moirs Point Christian Camp has some great things to do.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Tony's Camp Reflection

When we went to Mangawhai, I was worried about if I had to go down the flying fox. I was worried that I would hurt some one with the flying fox.

I was really scared of going down if the harness wasn’t tight enough. I might fall out. But when I went down, it was really fun and I am happy that I did it. Now I feel good.

I was a little bit scared that I might hit some one during archery some one could get really hurt. But when I thought it was my sister, I got it and I was really happy.

On the confidence course I tried to do it. I felt bad for myself. I tried again and I still couldn’t do it. I didn’t have a good feeling, but I tried.

When we had to go, I said “oh man” because I was disappointed, but it was fun. I would go again and recommend camp to others so they have fun too. I would go again. I learnt that I should overcome my fears.

Chaice's Camp Reflection

I was so excited about camp and the activities that we would do. I was a bit worried about kayaking and the sand dunes at the beach because I would get exhausted if they were too big.

I was so excited about the activities on camp. And I was really looking forward to the sand duning at the beach. I was happy that my group was doing archery first.

On the to camp I was wondering how long the flying fox would be and if I would see any animals or bugs.

Once we were at camp I unloaded my stuff. When I finished that I went into the hall and played foosball. After dark a few people and I went on the Burma trail.

I would be so happy if I could be able to go again, because it was so much fun at camp. Camp was so awesome that I did not want to leave.

Lewis' Camp Reflection

We’re going on camp and I’m overwhelmed with excitement. We’re in my Dad’s car. I’m raring to go down the long water slide.I wonder what the wind’s going to feel like rushing through my hair on the flying fox.

The first activity was the lovely water slide which gives me a chill down my spine. I cant wait to zoom down there and pierce the water and make the water pour out of the slide. I realised the water slide was awesome and I would love to go down there again and I believe I can beat the fastest time with ease (yeah right).

Now I’m looking down the long flying fox. It gets me worried but what do you know. I’m already shooting down, it feels like it’s whacking my hair but it’s not. And do you know what I think? I think it’s like a cold shower on a sunny day.

We had kayaking last, but not least. My group discovered a big stingray. It was huge. Today I have learnt many things and I can’t wait to tell others about my awesome discoveries.

Well that was the best camp I’ve ever been on. I feel other people should go as well. I’ve learnt that I would love to go again, and I cant believe I was nervous before hand. I wonder now what other cool stuff life will bring.

Connor's Camp Reflection

I felt good because I like going on camp and trying new things. I was worried about the water slide because it looked really big.

It was the water slide that gave me a shock. Before I went on the water slide, I was a bit worried because it looked like I was going to fall off, but after it I really liked it because I like to get wet. I would really like to go again.

The flying fox looked fun when people were going on it. I thought I should go on but then I saw the line it was huge, so I stayed on the water slide but this time, I was not worried or nervous and I really really liked it and I wish I could go again.

Archery has been one thing that I’ve always wanted to do. It is harder than I thought.

I fell good about camp and it was worthwhile, I would love to go again.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Camp Letters 3

Dear Jason

Thank you very much for helping with our camp. I am so glad that we got to go on camp because most schools don’t go on camp because there’s not enough helpers. I know you might have had to take time of work, thats why I’m grateful. I’m happy that you volunteered. If you didn’t, camp would not have happened and that would really suck, so I’m lucky.

At camp, I can remember getting one of the five fastest times on the water slide. 1st Kyle Donovan, 2nd Mr Buckland, 3rd Damien Potter, 4th Hunter Cambell, 5th Julius Kuraia which is me with a time of 7.68 seconds. On the flying fox, I went upside down for a long period of time with no hands, I was really proud of that. My favourite activity was archery because I love bows and arrows and I’m really into Lord of the Rings.

I loved how you helped with archery. You were an awesome helper and you came in handy lots of times. I hope you can help next time because you were extraordinary. Thank you for helping with camp.

Yours sincerely,
Julius

Camp Letters 2

Dear Adele

Thank you for coming on our Mangawhai Camp. It made it really special having you come on our camp! You made our spectacular taste buds tingle with awe at your amazing cooking and taking us touring around the bay in kayaks.

I like the way you scared us to pieces on the burma trail. You made me jump out of my shoes!! Watch you step! Freaky !!! Also on the beach you were looking out for kids that were hurt or felt lonely.

Thank you again for your help to everyone on camp and if I was a year 6 again, I would be amazed if you came on camp again!!!!!

Yours sincerely,
Sarah

Camp Letters 1

Dear Ra,

I am writing to you to say thank you for coming to camp. We would have not been able to go on camp other wise, so thank you.

Thank you for being awesome on camp. On the Burma trail, you were so scary. I had never screamed so loud before and you also gave me the guts to go down the water slide when it was cold.

I hope you can come on another camp with us and scare us all again. So once again, thank you so much.

Yours sincerely
Kahlee Norton, Pod 11