Aspiration Camp 2008

A 3Day2Night camp was organised by CSCC for its participants from the Down Syndrome Association of Singapore (DSA). The event was a huge success as most, if not all, of the campers enjoyed the camp activities lined up for them very much.

Many smiles were seen throughout the duration of the camp and everyone had fun. These beautiful moments have been captured and CSCC Bloggers shall now present to you…

ASPIRATION CAMP 2008!

FIRST DAY OF CAMP.

The day started at around 10am when the participants checked into camp one by one. After that, the campers were formally introduced to their Befrienders. It was also during that time when the Befrienders got to meet the campers' parents.

The highlight of the day came in the afternoon when the campers were brought out of the Singapore Polytechnic compounds to visit the Singapore Discovery Center.
Over there, the campers got a private tour around the place. They were given the opportunity to check out and play with many of the interesting facilities like Robot George. There was even a Finger Puppet Making workshop where the campers were taught how to make their own finger puppets!

SECOND DAY OF CAMP.

The day started fresh with everyone participating in the morning workout. The atmosphere was very cheerful as everyone danced merrily to songs like ShaLaLa.

Overflowing with good energy after the morning workout and breakfast, the campers then moved on to the next activity; An arts and crafts session!
The campers unleashed their creativity when they were decorating the different workpieces given to them. Everyone was busy drawing, colouring, painting and glueing things together.

The next activity lined up for the happy participants was attending a workshop conducted by the Singapore Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra (SPCO) members.
Over there, the campers got the chance to try out the different instruments used by Chinese Orchestras. Creativity was, once again, unleashed as some of the campers made their own tunes and some even sang along to it!

After indulging in the arts, the campers finally got to move about as they engaged in their next activity; The Treasure Hunt.
This activity got many campers excited as they went around the given area searching for hidden bits of paper christmas tree decorations. After the search, the treasure hunters settled down to start on the colouring of the paper decorations that would be displayed on a christmas tree.

A delicious dinner came after the treasure hunt to re-energise the hungry campers.
The campfire followed shortly after dinner. It was a time of great merry as everyone sang and danced in chorus to the various camp songs that they were taught throughout the duration of the camp .

Feeling all hyped up after the singing and dancing from the campfire session, the campers' spirits were brought up to an even higher level when the Disco Party started.
Wearing the hat that the campers themselves decorated earlier in the day, the campers danced and sang and cheered to the rythm of the music that was played through the wonderful audio system of CSCC.

It was a long day for everyone.
The campers were finally put to bed for a good night's rest.

LAST DAY OF CAMP.

The day started off with a morning workout similar to the one on the day before.
After the workout, the campers had a very good sandwich-breakfast. Shortly after breakfast, the campers proceeded on to the next activity; a Mass Game.
The videos of the game being played are below.






The last part of the day, which was also the last part of the camp, was a blast. The campers all went on stage to do a performance for everyone to watch. They danced to the songs ShaLaLa, All for One, and the Barney song.








Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do.
After the performance done by the campers, various awards were given out to outstanding participants. With that, the camp came to an end.

The participants of Aspiration Camp 2008 made many new friends and had a lot of fun taking part in the various activities lined up for them. This camping experience will definitely be a good and memorable one for all the campers.

Many thanks to the Organising Committee, the various sponsors, the participants themselves and everyone else that had contributed in one way or another, to the success of Aspiration Camp 2008.

THREE CHEERS TO EVERYONE!





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