ATC at MOE Changi Coast Adventure Centre

The following is contributed by SSG Thiviyia.

ATC refers to 'adventure training camp'. It was part of the course that we have to get this badge.the camp was for two days.The dates were 30 and 31 oct. The camp was held at the changi moe adventure coast. We leave the school about 7am.It was an forty-five minutes journey.we reached the camp about 7.45am,before us there were already alot of schools of various zones were assemble there.we were seperated to different groups.we able us to make more friends from different schools.we went to our respective bunks and put our belongings.we headed to the shelter,played some ice-breaking games.

The purpose of this game is to know each other better .Then we have to brainstorm ideas for camp fire which going to take place at the night.we had some ideas of dance and cheers.It was about afternoon, had some field cooking and ate our own. IN the afternoon,we had all the high aliments,to get the atc badge we minimum have to do three stations.first one is the rock climbing,challenge pole and lastly flying fox.we nearly had time for this and at night we had campfire.It was very late night and had our wash-up.

The second day in the morning we did some rafting and kakaying.THe afternoon we did some area-cleaning and then we talked to our friends then we was the time for us to leave it was a great experience in this camp.It enables us to make friends from different schools.

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The following is contributed by SSG Yu Ying.

On the 30th of October, it was a new beginning for all of us SNCOs. We boarded a chartered bus from Yusof Ishak Secondary School to Changi Coast Adventure Centre, Camelot. On the way to the campsite, all of us were filled with excitement, as this was not only our first time but also the first time the most number of schools will be attending.

Day 1-The moment we reached there we were introduced to all the teacher-officers, commanding officers of various schools and sorted into our groups. There were a total of 8 groups and each group consisted of about 17 cadets, one SNCO and 1 teacher officer of another school. Our first activity of the day was rock climbing, flying fox, abseiling and high rope elements. An instructor from Camelot introduced us to different harnesses. There are two types of harnesses, automatic and manual. We were also briefed on the safety rules of rock climbing and the checking procedure of the belay before climbing.

When my turn came to climb, it wasn’t as easy as it seemed as the rock pieces were rather small and my fingers kept slipping off them, it seemed like a never-ending journey, and it was also tiring. Then we moved on to the next station, flying fox. Like before, we were briefed on the safety rules of the activity and also the procedures after each cadet’s turn. The height where we were sailing down from was three floors high and the sail down was tremendously breath taking. Then we had to hold on to a pole to be pulled to a certain location near the trolley to remove the harness. The next station was abseiling. Abseiling was fun, hanging from a rope, we had to stay in a position and lower ourselves down the wall with help from the instructor.

The last station was high rope element. The high rope element was called multi-line element. We had to climb up a pole to reach the top before starting on the obstacle. Along the way, there were thick hanging ropes to hold onto while moving across to the other end.

After all the activities were finished, we started to prepare on our campfire night items. It started with the lighting of the campfire by Major Howard and singing by the CLTs. Followed by the teacher officers taking their seats. Then came the various performances by the 8 groups, campfire songs and lastly, the friendship dance. That night was unforgettable.

Day 2- It was the most exciting day. We were doing rafting and kayaking. The morning started out with PT and 3 rounds around the canteen. After that we were introduced to the canoe and the oars and the safety regulations. Before setting out, we were paired up by the CLT. Those who knows how to kayak were paired up with those who doesn’t know how to kayak. We also did a human chain in the water before pushing our canoes into the water. Out at sea, we tried rafting up together and also changing of seats while rafting.
After 1 hour out at sea, we headed back to shore.

Back at the campsite, we started on making a raft. We had to make a raft with 6 poles, 4 barrels and ropes. Unfortunately, due to time constrains, we couldn’t finish it and the structure was to loose and weak against the incoming waves as what our instructor evaluated. After all that exciting activity we were briefed on area cleaning. The bunk area was swept, litters everywhere picked up and toilets washed. The day ended with prize presentations to the best camper, best group and also the best camper in each group.

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The follwing was contributed by LCP Nurhakim.

Day 1
It was journey to the campsite with a drizzling sight came by! We took the bus to the campsite. When we arrived, we saw most have arrived eailer than us. We were then instructed us to fall in by schools and the teacher officers had started grouping! After that, the teacher officers than explain the rules and regulation to obide them. Then, the SNCO And teacher officers came to each groups to introduce themselves out. Then, we brought up to our 'bangs' or sleeping areas. Then, we were ask to report back and started with our ice-breakers games and introduce ourselves! After an hour of games, it was then lunchtime! We were brought in our food rations, mass tins, and our solid fuel. And started cooking! Were then continue cleaning up and reported back to do our rock climbing and the facilities such as flying fox, rock climbing, epsailing, and many more! Started with, our rules and regulations of using the activities! And the games had started ! In the end of the day, I had managed to finish 4 stations and managed to finish with overcome my fears which I have kept for 5 years in my life!
Sunset to came down and it was dinner time! But before that, in between the waiting time to do the activites, each group must came out a group name, cheer and a mini-skit! We tried to do as fast as possible before the campfire starts which happens after dinnertime! After the dinnertime, we continue with the campfire!
Most groups came out and show the all 3 events which we have to do in each group! We did our best, with campfire songs, campfire games and many more events! With that, in came to an end with a long night rest till the next day!

Day 2-Fun & A Last Day
Woke up by about 5:30am in the morning! Wash up and get ready and event of fun non-stop! It started with a an exercise plus jogging! Were then continue with our first activity, rafting! It was tiring with a hot weather! It came up in the end, it was not successful as we ran out of time!
Were then, we started floating in the water with our lifejacket! It was really immediate deep! Until I Lost control in floating! I was nearly sink! We continue with my first kayaking experience!
It was continue with my first experienced of kayaking! With my based knowledged, I thinh the waters has risen it tides which makes me having seasick! In the end, I was brought back to the campsite and take a rest!
It was about my best moment now, going back home! But with my excited moment my body still remins weak and still wanted to go home! In the end all the debrief, we were the sent back home by taking the school transport!

In this camp, I have made alot of my friends during the camp and always have confidence of myself in life!