First year camp, yet another hit!

First Year Camp Article:

By Nadia da Silva:

Over 180 nervous looking students filled up the buses  with outfits to the T and hair sparkling in the sun. Little did they know that in no time they would be crawling through mud, water, flour and eggs.

So we arrived on Friday, 30 January at the SOS camp near Villiersdorp. Now, not so nervous but instead excited faces grabbed their bags and head off to search for the #cool room. Camp organiser, Amelia Blom said: “I am so excited to be able to bond with the first years and am even more excited to start the weekend’s proceedings.”

Most tertiary educational facilities wouldn't take the time to help and encourage their first years to enjoy the experience and build lifelong friendships. Prestige Academy strives in going the extra mile, “Even the directors joined the camp and they definitely didn't kill the vibe!” said Nadia da Silva, SRC member.

On Friday the event kicked off with a quick briefing, lunch and then the grueling obstacle course was conquered, with sweat, struggle and support. After supper, minds were blown away, things happened that could not be answered, the impossible made possible by South Africa’s top mentalist, Larry Soffer.

Saturday kicked off with a breakfast enough to feed a castle, followed by some hilarious moments with boeresport: sack races, 3 legged races, fireman’s lift and many more. After lunch, the oh-so-entertaining boeresport continued, which then got a-little-bit-a-lot competitive: from team Malibu to team Tequila then back to Papsak, tug of war, balloon bonding, arm wrestling and so forth.

Students were entertained throughout the day by 3 comedians from The Comedian Company. Because of the “relaxed day”, students could burst out all their energy at the disco or braai thereafter.

On Sunday, all the eager beavers woke up at 6AM to HIKE, #WHAT! After breakfast, a very entertaining prize-giving took place. Picture it: sun baked, sleep deprived, aching bodies but yet the war cries were still being shouted, teams still competing and spirits higher than ever. So buses arrived and this time instead of nervous faces getting on, bodies screaming for a nap got on. #wesawyousleep #drooling #snoring.

After such an eventful weekend, it was clear to see the friendships made, motivation levels rose and nervous levels disappeared. SRC member, Juanell Maré had this to say: “Memories and friendships were definitely made this weekend.”

Should you want to check out some photos, visit our Facebook page (Prestige Academy) or our website (www.prestigeacademy.co.za).

Take Note: A DVD (including photos and video clips) of all student events will be on sale at the end of each term @ R 80. Find out more from the SRC members.