>> A Camp To Remember <<

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Well, I did say that one of my target for the holidays is to join camping and workshops… Well, here’s my first camp for the holidays.

I had tried to find more pics, but unfortunately, the pictures are mostly with a friend of mine who is currently busy with another workshop. I’ll upload other pictures ASAP, insyaAllah…

• “Remember, we will have little food, less sleep, and we will feel tired. So be ready.”

One of the guys said this. A reminder to all the facilitators during our first meeting, the night before the 3 days 2 nights camp, Kem Kerlipan Bintang at SRK Sri Kampung, Kg Tengah, Renggam. This is a reminder which had been set on my mind. My personal aim during the camp? To let the students know the beauty of Islam, get closer to Allah, and at the same time, increase my own Faith and knowledge.

• Breaking the ice

18^th November: After setting up the school, readying it for the participants later on, I find myself wondering… how will the students be? Will I be able to befriend them? Will I be able to share Islam with them? From what their teacher told me, these kids come from different backgrounds. Some are from the nearby town, while others are from villages. Some of them are very good, while others have problems, such as smoking, sex and even alcohol. Hence admittedly, I am nervous.

Yet, Alhamdulillah, the day went well. The participants come, we had an ice-breaking session, intro-talk by the camp commander, and a talk by Cikgu Zamree. The talk was on self reflection, being thankful for what we have, and how much we have to thank our parents, for without them, we are not going to be who we are now… afterwards, there is a sharing moment with the facilitators at the field. Yup… the day went well, and us facilitators were happy, despite several hiccups along the way…

• Sleeping is a Ni’mah (gift)!

Yes, it is. A gift which many tend to forget. Unless you are suddenly deprived of it. Like what I feel during the two nights I was there. A two hours sleep, for someone who normally sleeps like a log for 6 hours. Makes me think back for all the times I slept well, and really be thankful. Though Alhamdulillah, due to the early mind setting before the camp, I am able to go on, still feeling energetic despite the lack of sleep

~ the camp details… there are loads, but because of the time limit, I’ll end this post here…. There’ll be a ‘part two’ (which WILL be more interesting, insyaAllah) so… wait for it…