Day 2 - Sixers Training Camp 2010

Day 2 Sixers Training Camp 4th July 2010

Cubs were up and waiting for early morning exercise at 0600 hrs. After a short warm up and stretching, the 23 Eagle Scouts put them through a series of exercises.

Breakfast was hot dogs, hash brown, eggs and pancakes. Cubs wolfed down the Big Breakfast Deluxe in a jiffy, and prepared for the dreaded INSPECTION. Meantime, Journals were collected for Akela's perusal.

Clothes were laid out on ground sheets, with Eagle Scouts on hand to advise Cubs on the form of the layout. Some Cubs who had been to our STC last year were tasked to share their experience and knowledge with the others for a proper inspection.

As always, their first time was messy, and Cubs were asked to redo the layout. Alas! it startd to drizzle. Cubs then collected their belongings and made thier way to the sheltered hall to resume the layout.

After several tries, most Cubs got the idea and finally managed to layout properly. Giraffe responded well to instructions and had their layout properly done. Kudos to their Sixer and all team members.

Cubs nightmare - inspection

War zone???

Pasar malam

Waiting for judgement day

Not even the rain will stop inspection

But we had everything laid out already!


Waiting for Bagheera to inspect

While inspection was going on, our Executive Chef and her team of helpers were busy preparing for lunch!

Whipping up a storm

Century egg porridge for a Sunday brunch

After inspection, Cubs were taught First Aid. Part of the lesson was how to carry an injured person. The Fireman's Lift was practised by Cubs, as well as the 'piggy back' method.

Look mum! I can carry a person!

Cubs had some time to prepare for their skit for the night's campfire. The skit had to tell a humorous story, including a song and/or dance.

Discussing battle plans

Is this how to wear the cap????

I demand to be heard!

It was time for footdrill! Eagle Scouts took the Cubs for some footdrill exercises. It was obvious we had alot of work in this area, and shall be polishing up the drill at our regular meetings.

We had fried beehoon for lunch. Again, Cubs wolfed down the food.

The Self Reliance Initiative Challenge saw Cubs at 3 different stations. The challenges tested them on their cooperation, instructional skills and leadership. Cubs then had a short debrief to reflect on the events, sharing on what went well and what they could have done better. Everyone agreed that cooperation and teamwork were essential in successfully completing the challenges.

Baloo practised campfire songs with the Cubs. To our pleasant surprise, we could identify several campfire leaders amongst the boys and girls. So much talent in such young children. Good job!

Soon, it was outdoor cooking, another item Cubs always look forward to. Baloo, Bagheera and Grey Wolf demonstrated cooking a chicken in a tin, while Bagheera had prepared bread sticks for the Service Scouts to roast over the hot ambers. The chicken turned out burnt on the outside, but cooked on the inside. Wonder if we could franchise this new chicken serving? The fire was to strong and cooked too long.

Cubs started a fire outdoors and cooked their own noodles with vegetables and crabsticks. This would be their dinner for this evening.

With dinner over, Cubs spent some time with Baloo, rehearsing some songs for the campfire, while parents started to arrive.

The campfire was declared open by Brenda Wang's mother, Mrs. Jean Wang. 8 Cubs helped Baloo as campfire leaders, and they all did a tremendous job! Well done!

Cubs and parents during the campfire

We had visitors from Viking Scout Group, led by Mr. Eric Lam, as well as Mr. Barry Chua, who was instrumental in our Amazing Trail with Home Fix DIY stores last week.

Campfire's burning, campfire's burning

We also had 2 young ladies from Korea, Naomi and Kun, who helped choreograph a dance routine with our Service Scouts. They also sang a Korean Folk Song, Arirang.

Night games involved sliding down a slippery plastic sheet, made more treacherous with soapy water. Cubs had a great time sliding down the sheet.