North Area Cubs Leadership Training Camp Day 2 on 30 June 2024

By Duty Senior Sixer Ang Yi Chen

Waking up from our tents at 6:15 am, we brushed our teeth and changed into our full Scout uniforms. Forming a horseshoe, we carried out a sunrise party. We then ate noodles and drank hot chocolate for breakfast. We went to Kidzone 1 in Indian file, grabbed our bags, and headed to the lower ISH for inspection. As a Duty Senior Sixer, I had to complete my inspection first and then walk around to help others. I felt inspection was tedious as everyone had to lay out their things and repack them. We repeated the task about six times before we could pack within the short time given. Though the repeated packing and unpacking felt challenging, it was a great exercise in precision and teamwork.

After that, we carried our bags back to Kidzone and changed into PE attire. I then gave the command to line up in Indian file. We went back to our groups and proceeded to the four stations manned by alumni and Scout leaders. There were three Sixes in one group, and we rotated every 30 minutes among four fun stations: a theory lesson on leadership, knot tying, a team-building game, and a blindfold puzzle game. Each activity taught us valuable lessons in teamwork and communication.
Lunch was a meal of rice with chicken and vegetables.

In the afternoon, we rotated among four more exciting stations: a theory lesson on leadership during outdoor activities, sheer lashing, arm sling and head bandage, and human stretcher.

Soon, we all gathered back at Kidzone 1. We received a limited-edition area T-shirt and changed into it. We were briefed for our upcoming 10 km night hike, while other schools prepared for their 5 km hike. We then got on the bus to Marina Bay Sands Singapore Flyer. From there, we walked all the way to East Coast Park’s McDonald's, where we boarded the bus back to school. The 10 km hike was challenging, yet none of us gave up. We all cheered at the end of the hike, feeling very proud of ourselves for persevering.

Back at school, we took turns to shower and change into our pajamas. We brushed our teeth and climbed into our tents. Exhausted but happy, we fell asleep easily, reflecting on a day full of learning, fun, and camaraderie.