The best activity was the water slide because it was the first activity that I was allowed to be wet. It went really fast. -Eddie
I think camp was awesome because we did lots of fun things. I enjoyed spending time with my friends cause they are cool. -Amalia
Can changed me because I didn't use to like heights but now I do because I did the rockwall. Camp was nerve-racking because on the kayaks it felt like we were going to fall in. - Ashlee
It showed me that I'm really good at archery. I liked basketball so much I want to start playing it. - Toby
Camp was interesting because we learn how to do stuff like archery. It changed me because now I am more responsible for my belongings. -Yash
I am more confident at doing new activities like water slide and rock wall. The lunches were yum. -Campbell
I use to think that archery was boring but I found out that it is not. I got two bulls eyes. - Ben W
I tried corn cobs and it was really tasty. My cabin was awesome because I slept on the top bunk. - Benji L
I think camp was enjoyable because of all the good instructors. I use to have a few friends but now I have more. -Braden
Camp was fantastic because you didn't get told what to do by your parents. Camp showed me that archery is harder than it looks. -Ava
Camp showed me that I can be tidy. I enjoyed spending time with my cabin because the people were really nice. - Taylor
I use to be shy around other people but I got use to communicating with others. Camp was fun because of all our activities.
Camp was annoying because we couldn't talk all night. Camp encouraged me to eat at other places and not be fussy. - Eliot
Camp changed me cause now I know I can sleep without my cat. I think camp was exciting because we did not need to do work for nearly a week. - Bonnie
My activity group was fun because we had funny leaders. Camp changed me because it gave me more confidence about staying away from home. - Amber
My activity group was awesome because they were fair and fun. I held the bow. I was scared that I would hurt myself but I didn't and I almost got a bullseye. - Miguel
At home every night I watch half and hour of tv, at camp I almost forgot what a tv was. I was really proud of myself because I got to the top of the rock wall. - Emma
I think camp was tiring because we did lots of stuff. It showed me that I can last 4 days without electronics. -Angus
My best activity was the water slide because you can zoom down it. I was proud of myself because I was the only Year 6 in my group. - Luke
I think camp was fantastic because I like spending time with my friends. It changed me by showing me that I can get through four days without my parents. - Calla
Amber wrote this poem as part of her application for magazine group:
Fun at Camp
It was a long and fun bus ride to camp,
it started to rain so the road got all damp,
We arrived at El Rancho,what a cool place to be, the students jumped up and down yelling yippee,
Lots of people liked archery but they found it quite hard,
and before bed, lots of people played with cards,
There was endless options of activities to do,
with kayaks, horse riding and Go Karts, just to name a few,
I liked the rock wall climbing, it was my favourite thing,
but other kids preferred the activity, bucket on a string,
The go karts were fast and furious as I drove without a care,
I SMASHED into the tyres on the sideline and flew into the air,
The playground was nice, colourful and neat,
Kereru Syndicate loved camp, my poem is complete!
