bujang @ siblings camp

I was roped in for another camp this week. A short 2d1n this time for Rainbow Centre. They organized a camp for the siblings of the children with special needs to help them cope and hopefully build a network of support among themselves.

The camp was led by Balestier's very own Khairul @ Buga Buga and his assistant Talib @ Bugi Bugi.



The children were divided into 4 tribes, the Squirrels, Bears, Giraffes and Zebras. I was assisting the Bears.



Personally I thought my tribe was the best at working together.



As one of the tasks, each tribe was to construct a jeep from given materials.

This was the Squirrels' entry.



Presenting the Giraffe's mode of transport.



This was Zebra's.



If you thought they were good, take a look at the Bears.



Here's the side views.





Don't judge the exhaust by size.



When the group were performing tasks, our jeep had to be parked.



B, B-E, B-E-A-R Bears!



On the second day, I had to leave my group to help out with the campfire.

First, we had to steal some sand.



I learnt it was used to prevent the fire from spreading out of control. It was used to form a boundary where the flames are not supposed to cross.





The wood was drenched with kerosene.



Then we prepared some kerosene bombs.



Sure they looked harmless, but throw one of these babies on an open flame and you get quite an effect.



The wood was piled up with kerosene soaked newspapers, extra wood and the kerosene bombs we made making up the centre. Tadaaaa.



While we were busy outside, the tribes had made themselves at home inside. Literally. Each tribe had constructed their habitats. Guess which tribe made which.









When night fell, it was time to light the campfire. Buga Buga did the honours.



Success!





We placed sparklers too for effect. Remember those kerosene bombs?



I was very impressed.





We moved back inside for the performances.





Of course there was lots of dancing, led by Bugi Bugi. Wait, I just realized why he got his name.



In the end the Bears came in 2nd. Again, it surely must have been rigged!! No matter, we all know which was the best tribe of the camp. Goooo Bears!