Adventure Pluz

Volunteer's Abseil Training & Fun Climb

2012-02-18T00:10:00.001-08:00

Here's a quickie of today's activity!

Archery programme with friends - 11 Feb

2012-02-11T19:33:00.000-08:00

This is a follow up Prog from out Adv Camp mentioned in the previous post

We started off with 1# Ice breaker: adapted from running man.

followed by 2# (Ice breaker) Finger Fencing!

After theory of Basic archery, our friends tried for themselves how to shoot & retrieve arrows!

Something (else) we did in between turns...

While we practiced somemore to prepare ourselves for the inter-group balloon challenge!

This time we decided to take a group shot

with the balloons before commencement of challenge!

And now for the challenge we've all been waiting for!!

Time to share with each other what we've learned - debrief.

The participants helped to pack up too! How thoughtful!

I had fun with these bubbly bunch of youngster! Thanks for coming guys!

...Till the next update!

2012-02-08T04:44:00.000-08:00

On the 28^th to 30^th December last year, some of our volunteers, together with their friends went on an Adventure Camp at Malaysia’s OUTBAC Broga. We had to switch buses quite a few times till we reached out campsite! But nevertheless, it was worth it! We basically got to take on activities that challenged the ‘adventure’ side of us and at the same time made new friends along the way!

To be exact, here are the list of things we did during our 3 days 2 night camp:

Day 1:

1. Basic station games that tested our ability to think and work together

2. Some Ultimate!

3. Night walk

Day 2:

1. Trekking at the nearby hill at 5am in the morning, hoping to reach in time to see the sunrise! (Sadly, it was too cloudy :()

2. Flying Fox and Rock Climbing!

3. Cycling around the area

4. More station games!

5. Campfire performance by our dear facilitators!

Day 3:

1. 2 mini-games that displayed the importance of communicating with one another!

2. Free & easy till its time to depart!

Here are some pictures to show you the time we had!:

We had to cycle up a really high and steep slope in order to get to this bridge! We were rewarded by the amazing scenery!

Some of us getting prepared to go on the flying fox! Bring it on!

A group shot at the peak of the hill after hours of trekking :)

One of our first few station game! This was definitely something new to most of us!

Packed and all ready to leave the campsite!

Our last meal together before heading to the border! NOMNOMNOM..

It was a really enriching and fruitful experience, definitely one that would be hard to forget! We'll be looking forward to the next camp and we hope that more would be able to join us! :)

4th Feb Rock Climb

2012-02-07T20:39:00.000-08:00

How's the 2012 been for you thus far?

For many of us it's been busy with work-life balance, but nevertheless we still learn to make time for activities such as these (seen in the pictures below)...

For our demonstration climb, we've a new addition all the way from America! :)

The people you see here are our new batch of volunteers and despite being new in the industry, they still take their job seriously. Safety is always our top pirority!

Our instructors interacting with the students during the programme!

Here are pictures of each group.. A memory for the day's achievement(s)!

Last but not the least ...

Stay tuned for the next update.. meanwhile have a productive 2012 ahead!

3rd December Rock Climb with BB Companies!

2011-12-09T09:13:00.001-08:00

Here's a quick update from the last program.
Sorry for the delay in uploading the pictures!

2011-11-26T20:41:00.000-08:00

Our instructor welcoming the boys and finding our who has done rock climbing before etc.

This time for warm-up we had a mini Boulder (climbing the wall in a horizontal manner with a spotter; for safety reasons) competition...

Following that was the theory (that is essential) before taking part in the climb!

Now for their practicum :D (Test to see how much was absorbed during theory session)

Good example of friends lending a helping hand! (:

Here's a group shot marking the end of the boys' Rock Climb experience a Emmanuel House!

... and it's time to pack up and head home. Stay tuned for more highlights in December!

THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CLIMB!

2011-11-22T05:10:00.000-08:00

Kudos to them who overcame the walls! :)

Rock Climb Training & Archery Program Concurrently!!

2011-11-21T18:12:00.000-08:00

This Rock Climbing Training is to further Equipped volunteers with the necessary skills for future programs. I apologize for the few pictures taken as I was busy conducting the Archery Program.

Here's a sneak peek into our Rock Climb Store!

Yes! We have to set up the lanes before each program commences. Tiring I hear you say? Nah, It's good strength training and developing of skills with each climb! :)

Moving on... Here's the Archery Segment I was talking about earlier on!

Learning the Proper Technique for Arrows Retrieval!

TEAM! Effort :) "Together Everyone Achieves More !! :)"

It's her first time doing Archery yet she shoots like a professional!

Setting his eyes on the target!

At the end of the day, it's their smiles that makes it all worth while :)

Boys Hanging Out at Emmanuel House Rock Wall

2011-11-07T02:03:00.000-08:00

Yes they are all boys, but no,
they are not from a BB group -
they were indeed an interesting diverse bunch of teachable boys! :)

Here, allow me to share SOME pictures from today's programme! (more to come I hope!)

Here's a group picture to mark the end of yet another successful programme.

Yes they are the privileged ones to be able to

use all the new equipment purchased recently!

Thank God for the sunshine and

wind that helped in air-ing the equipment! :)

Indoor Basic Archery Program - 18 Oct 2011

2011-10-18T04:38:00.000-07:00

Immediately after we introduced ourselves, we begun the program with some warm up(s):

Next we brought the student through the necessary theory knowledge required in Archery!

The students were allowed at least 2 tries from 2 different levels of shooting distance

... Then came the exciting part of the program:
competition with one another - to test their acquired skill for the day!

*DRUM ROLLS* ... and the first prize goes to this group

who managed to clear all 5 balloons before the other teams!

The 2nd & 3rd group were these girls who worked together to achieve their common goal!

We selected 4 students to share their experience and we also chose them because it's their birthday this month ... so we got them angry bird cakes!

We ended the day with a nice group picture and bid farewell to the students.

The rest of us stayed behind to help pack up...

More updates in the next program!

Rock Climb

2011-09-17T06:53:00.000-07:00

Another Eventful Climb with students from all odds of life.

For some, it was their first time, while others have experienced climbing previously,

nevertheless we came together, trusting one another as our belayer.

We did some ice-breakers to get everyone's adrenaline pumping!

...following that was a refresher to remind students the necessary protocols we have here in Emmanuel house.

and yes, you guessed it.. it's the participants turn to try out the wall after learning the belaying techniques and a time of trusting one another!

In the middle picture, this young lady was the rose amongst the thorns. She displayed courage in being the first to attempt the overhang. *A round of applause for her!

We ended off the day with a de-brief and nice group photo!

That's about it for now. Stay tuned!

PS: we will be having a adventure camp in KL come Dec 2011 (do drop us an email if you are keen to know more details about this camp!)

Email: adventurepluz@gmail.com

30th July 2011 - Rock Climb

2011-08-02T20:04:00.000-07:00

Before program commenced, we set up the lanes.. here's a sneak peak :)

Following which we had ice-breakers as not everyone knew each other!

Now that everyone's muscles are warmed-up, it's their turn to climb & belay each other!

Following which, we had a little competition and everyone did a fantastic job!

After using so much energy, we decide to have lunch together before heading home! :)

27 July Rock Climb Session

2011-07-27T02:08:00.000-07:00

Today's session was with students who needed to have increased motivation in life, and so the session begun. Following which was a 'challenge climb' - so that their focus will not be on their fears, but rather to reach the ending point as they compete with their friends.

Here's a peak at the Challenge when students were close to the finish line:

Can you guess who won?

On a side note, I personally was very encouraged that they students attempted to climb not once, not twice, but at least 3 times giving their best with each attempt.

... to end the day, we had potong treat(s) from the teachers! (YAY!!)