This year, Year 7 camp took place in Phillip Island Adventure Resort on the 11 – 13 February. When the Year 7s and I arrived at camp, we couldn’t wait to try everything, but first, most of the Year 7s wanted to find out their cabins. Before anything, we first had to put our bags underneath a shelter spot, then we all ran to the auditorium to have a welcome by the staff. They went through all the rules and expectations, and after all the boring parts, we got to eat our lunch, we were allowed to change into any specific clothes for each activity.
I was in activity group twelve with all my friends and when we found out, we were so cheerful. Our group got to do kayaking and swimming for the first day. We also went to the kayaking site and our instructor told us how to get in and out of the water safely. When our group came out of the water, I was the only one who looked like they fell in and that water was freezing. Over the following 3 days, all of the groups rotated through the different activities.
Some of my favourite times during camp were the giant swing, archery, cabin selections and honestly the whole experience!
At the end of camp I had realised all of the memories I made, but only one sticks to me. I will never forget all of the times my friends and I laughed at even the smallest things. To conclude this, I want to give a piece of advice to next year’s Year 7 students, and that is, don’t be scared to make any new friends, because there has to be someone you find that has the same interests as you. Even if it means just getting to know someone a bit more, keep trying. Hope you have a spectacular time.
By Lara A (7M)