I'm going to fly off to Thailand tomorrow, so I decided to blog today to please you guys (or if you don't care then whatever)
Last Tuesday was my first day of RED CAMP 10, a three day camp that I originally thought was all about admissions talks and course briefings. I went with a mindset that I was just going to go there and learn more about the various courses to help me choose what I want to do in life.
When I found out I was a Centurion, I was elated because I was a Centurion in YLC9 (Youth Leaders Camp) two years ago. But I wasn't looking forward to it that much, since I had to settle Prom stuff and was really tired.
Little did I know what was in stored for me for the next three days. The SLs (student leaders) there were so enthusiastic and were greeting us from the moment my friends and I entered the gates of Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The only thing that went through my mind was "How can they be so enthu in the morning?" Not only that, but as an SL was leading us to the Convention Center, he was already teaching us a cheer..
For the next three days, even with all the talks about the various schools in Ngee Ann, the SLs still managed to make everything fun with group cheers. The amazing thing is how the organizers can easily balance out fun and the timetable, that we can have so much fun, but still get what we came for; deeper knowledge about the various schools and courses. The RED CAMP is also sooooo much more impressive and larger scale than YLC. So for those who went for YLC and thought it was awesome (it was), RED CAMP is better. There was a skit, celebrity performances and an impressive finale.
Though the performances etc might have played a large part in my memorable time during RED CAMP, without doubt its the SLs played the largest role in keeping us comfortable and bonded as a tribe/ sub-tribe. (I was in sub-tribe 6) The sub-tribe 6 SLs are one of the most selfless, caring people I've met. They are so extremely enthusiastic, from early in the morning to late in the evening, and they constantly check on our status to see if we are doing okay. They keep reminding us to Drink Up, and I've heard "Are you guys okay?" like 50 times each day legit. With them, I feel comfortable asking questions if I need to etc.
The finale of the camp definitely impressed me. There were celebrity performances, and most importantly, the SLs performance. It was a perfect end to the camp, and despite the fun I had, it was upsetting that it was time to say goodbye to my tribe mates and SLs, and the feeling of cheering as a tribe. When all the SLs were singing the finale song, I felt the sting of tears threaten my throat (but I held it in because it was embarrassing)
If anyone were to ask if the three days is worth their time, I tell you it definitely is. However I describe the camp, it doesn't do it justice, because the experience was so much more than that. (But if you set your mind on a JC already, I suggest you don't go. Now I am trying to convince myself that I should go to a JC) The culture and people in Ngee Ann is so cool.
Now here are the photos as promised:
Wonderful CSSians that I was ever so privileged to be tribe mates with.
Trisha!
Asyiqin and Trisha (;
Must never forget to camwhore in the toilet..
Bored in the bus...
CSS People.
C For Centurions.
Sexy SLs: (Don't tell you their names later you stalk them)
(Normally people start with the oldest first right)
She gave the deepest impression because she's so enthusiastic and selfless and caring (the list goes on) She doesn't think twice before helping any of us. And she dances well too so yea.
Can you believe he's only year 1? Looks quite old hehe oops.
He's super funny and energetic!
Pretty SL! I like.
Damn loud one she.
Bye guysss, 1 week in Thailand; Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
I'll leave you guys with a sexy Centurion photo:
