WAINUI CAMP, 2018

What is your best memory of Tōtara camp?

- My best memory of camp was doing a skit with our activity groups. We did the skit with Kirsten. Our skit was: All of us were brought up in an orphange, and that night we were just playing around when it was time for bed. We all didn't want to go to bed, but we had to. Once we were all on bed, Kirsten decided to go to bed as well. About 5 seconds later, Onnie, had to go wee. She asked all of us if we could go with her, we all were disgusted and said no. After she had asked all of us, Kirsten told all of us to tell Onnie that she has to wait until morning, but she couldn't. So we all went down the line and told her that she had to go now. Kirsten finally gave in and that Onnie could go. So, Onnie tumbled all over us. And then we had to hit her with out pillows. It was funny! The twist was Onnie tumbling over us, it actually kind of hurt.

What challenged you on camp and how did you get through this challenge?

- What challenged me on camp was Abseiling. When it was my turn to have a go, once I got to the middle of the tree, I said to Georgia (our instructor) I didn't want to do it anymore. Georgia told me if I take one big climb up the tree, I was allowed to go down if I wanted to. So I toke one more step, and I told her I didn't want to do it and wanted to come down, so Georgia told me to lower myself down the tree. Everyone congradulated me on trying my best and Kirsten said I was brave and that if I wanted to have another go I could but I didn't want to.

How did you show Active Listening on camp and why was it important?
I showed active listening by listening to my teachers and instructors to know what I have to do, or where my group is going. Another thing is, I also showed active listening by asking for help if I didn't understand it or I did not hear what they heard so I new what I was doing.