SIB Couz Camp 2009 was held at El Sanctuary in Melaka over the past 3 days. Compared to other camps in which I’ve taken part in, this is by far miles ahead. You can imagine the shock (and poker face) I had when my friends told me it wasn’t the best Couz had to offer.
Instead of pointing the flaws of others, here are the top 10 things I liked about the trip to El Sanctuary.
10. The food was delicious. Seriously, one of the better camp food around. Although we did crave for Mc Donald’s on Day 1 itself! I went to great lengths to make it happen; unfortunately it was 20km from Senawang (nearest 24 hour branch) so they didn’t bother.
9. The games and activities were good. Despite lacking clear direction, instructions and purpose. We had fun.
8. My dorm mates were awesome. Having familiar faces helped. I think that each dorm should have someone senior with a cool head and common sense. This is important because 70% of the time we are spending with dorm mates throughout the camp. Again, it was the flip of a coin, as to who we sleep with. That’s the way the cookie crumbles!
7. I personally feel the attitude of the girls especially, were much of a more acceptable standard than that of previous camp experiences. Allow me to clarify. As we know, God created super awesome beings called girls. Contrary to Einstein, I believe God somewhat “played dice” and made different personality traits. I give Couz Camp a 80% pass “approval rating”.
6. Most guys were well behaved, and the leaders made sure the shy ones weren’t left out, while the outspoken ones didn’t steal the “show” all the time. Kudos on that.
5. Surprisingly, Wifi was available. I didn’t have to worry as I was on Digi’s Data Unlimited Plan! Furniture and Fittings were all in order, so points for that one.
4. Pastor Victor was awesome. Well delivered message presented in easy to digest “chunks”, something which is relevant and practical and most important of all, honest.
3. The campers and leaders were very sporting. That’s what I really like, because I’ve seen teh evil in some people’s eyes in pervious camps.
2. Jungle tracking at night, crossing a river getting our shoes wet on DAY 1, slipping a sleep hill and enjoying the company of great friends at IMATION. Whoa, indescribable.
1. I was truly blessed. Everything just clicked in place, right from the worship, to the games and activities, the fellowship, as well as the most important, the encounter and dwelling in God’s presence.
There’s another camp coming up, and I’ll see if the guys are up to it.
Right now, I have to snap back to reality and recaliberate my senses. In the words of a shrink, its like “Getting out of la-la land!”
