First day: Participants from various schools registered aand were divided into groups accordingly. (We ensured they weren't in the same group as their friends :P)They were put through an ice-breaking regime of juggling sepaktakraw balls & the more challenging capteh @ rooftop. the record was 27 juggles! weewit. some even got 'punished' with push ups. hehe
The troops gelled and settled in quite well with their new team-mates. They made flags and came up with unique names for emselves such as Ultimatum FC & Kelong Gila FC. They then headed to the much-anticipated training session with Hj Tohari Paijan & Patrick (their all time-fav Nigerian coach) at YCK Primary. They are taught shooting, passing, defending and even starjumps! They then had a short two a-side session to prepare for the match-ups the next day.
After Maghrib, the mode of the camp changed to a more serious one. Ustaz emphasized on the importance of knowing their identity as a Muslim youth and to be proud of themselves. "Beauty is subjective and the best is for u to be what u really are n not sumone else" they then performed skits based on different themes.some were quite funny and sent out gd messages through their talents in acting.We then discussed on the dangers of smoking and what is Islam's stand on it. Chun Teik (the only chinese troop) commented: "Smokers are usually pressured by their peers, thus it's quite hard for them to overcome this"
After a video session, they slept and prepared themselves mentally for a fun second day.
Second Day: The regime started at 5am and the troops did Qiyamulail led by Arrijal's chairman,Firdaus.Before going off for the carnival, they were taught on another important ethic and value, which is respect "if u seriously want to be respected,u hafta start respecting others first!" everyone made a pact to show mutual respect on and off the field.
The teams hustled, huffed and puffed on a scorching sunday noon. Goals were scored and conceded.Alas one team emerged as champions in the juior and senior category respectively.(we would like to take this opportunity to thank Milo & Newater for sponsoring the drinks!it hydrate the troops well :D)
Back to the mosque, medals and prizes were given to the winning teams & to the respected coaches.congrats to the champions! and also to the best camper, Mohd Isa Bin Saman (ey kal him sabun. wot?)
After a round of selawat n salam. the troops dispersed with lessons and values at heart, and jello legs.
Healthy Mind = Healthy Body !..keep that in mind and legs, troops! till then..
Report By: Nursyahirah Bte Mohd Roslan
Arrijal Exco Committee
