Davao girl scouts join UK and Korea int’l. camps
Sun.Star Davao, August 24, 2019
Davao Girl Scouts had their adventure of a lifetime when
they recently joined international camps held separately in the United Kingdom
and South Korea.
Outdoor living and camping have been fundamental to the
programs of the Girl Scout movement as scouts gamely take on various activities
and foster appreciation and responsibility for nature conservation.
International camps also enhance world citizenship through interactions among participants
from diverse backgrounds.
Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts Samantha Cuanan, Janna
Reyes, Annie Pimentel, Ada Soriano, and Jian Lasala from Stella Maris Academy
of Davao represented the Philippines along with Raya Tanzo, Divine De Villaluna
and Claire Laru-an (Troop Leader) during the Charnwood 2019, the 9th
International Scout and Guide Camp in Cattows Farm, Leicestershire, United
Kingdom.
A host of exhilarating events were rolled out by the
organizers which included ATOMS Day, or the Sunday Challenge and onsite outdoor
activities such as Escape Pods, Upsailing and Zipline. The scouts likewise did
rock climbing, archery, axe throwing, crossbow and pistol shooting, quad bike
trails (ATVs) and bungee trampoline. There were also tents for indoor
activities such as the Arts and Crafts Tent, Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) Tent, Rotary Tent, and Fusion Tents.
The main feature of Charnwood 2019 was the International
Tent which had exhibits and the International Challenge Badge activities
focusing on the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).
With the Davao group were other Philippine delegates
Irish Stephanie Caoile, Rose-Mel Xiamane Dayoan, Krista Fe Andrea Toledo,
Elianah Marie De Vera, Freida Mari Jumalon, Brisha Eryka Faye Recto, Holly Dei
Syree Fundal, Angelica Marie Quiro, Jewel Irish Belascuain, Keisha Marie Quiña, Robina Balandra, and Cearlovey
Granali. Acting as delegation head was May Morales with Annaliza Molleda and
Fremsette Leah Nasareta as assistant delegation head and business manager,
respectively.
This year’s camp had the theme “Connect! Grow! Impact for
Peace!” and gathered 4,000 Girl Guides/Girl Scouts and non-member youths from
Korea, with overseas guests from member organizations of the World Association
of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
Through the years, international camps organized by the
Girl Scouts of Korea have been much-raved about by scouts all over the world as
they are consistently well-prepared and creative in coming up with daily course
activities like “Robot Coding”, “Let’s Fly Paragliding”, “Orienteering and
Tracking a Hike”, “Fire Safety Training”, “Marine Activity”, among others. In
addition, the International Exhibit was an integral part of the camp and gave
participants glimpses of the scouts’ different cultures.
One of the most unforgettable highlights was the
“Military Experience” where the scouts had a field trip to barracks facilities,
experienced military equipment and combat vehicles, and interacted with the
Korean Army. This was a unique encounter that one could not experience as an
ordinary tourist.
Like
past international camps organized by the Girl Scouts of Korea, famous K-pop
stars graced the opening ceremony and international night. This year’s impressive
performers were no less than Korea’s most popular girl groups Red Velvet and Momoland,
as well as solo artist Eric Nam.
Indeed, scouting has come a long way and has brought
Filipino Girl Scouts to the global stage, bridging our own culture to the rest
of the world.
Special thanks to Jian Lasala, Ai Banzali, May Morales, Fremsette Nazareta, Irish Caoile, Brisha Recto, Holly Fundal, Jewel Belascuain, Cearlovey Granali for the camp photos.
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