Global Learning: A Special Feature from our Grade 6 Students at Camp Wanakita

Academics, Events, Global Learning

Maya: Grade 6

It all started on the bus ride…The very LONG bus ride! The songs, the dances, the absurd amounts of candy we ate, and the truth-or-dare sessions were all bonding experiences for us. Just being able to spend three hours beside your best friends demonstrated that we do have some amount of patience deep down inside us.

However, a moment I’ll never forget was when we arrived. Cheers rung throughout the bus and then slowly diminished because we realized we all had to carry our 100 pound bags all the way up to the cabins. The moment we arrived, we were immersed in the camp experience and jumped headfirst into all of our activities. Archery, canoeing, swimming, volleyball games, obstacle courses, and rock climbing, and new games that none of us had ever heard of like “Running Pictionary”, and “Drop that Tune”. Then there was the food. The camp made it seem like we were a family – one very loud family that could eat eight tacos all in one serving.

Regardless, the thing that especially brought us closer together was the cabin experience. Most of us had never been to a sleepaway camp before, so camp allowed us to experience it together for the first time. The late night chats (and by late night I mean one o’clock in the morning), the late night snacks, and most of all, the late-night mosquito bites.

Camp Wanakita was an unforgettable experience for all of us and gave us long-lasting memories that we’ll never forget. Not only did the students bond, but also the teachers! All of us built memorable friendships with each other. Camp Wanakita has played a profound impact on our lives and was a great way to end our first year in middle school! Thank you teachers and parents for providing us with this amazing trip!

Nandini: Grade 6

It all started on a bright sunny morning, with the sun shining on all our faces. Ms. Dhaliwal, Ms. Narine, Ms. Sutherland, Mr. Mazin, and Mr. Reboja had no idea what was coming for them: the 3hr long bus ride, with the sweat crawling down our necks. In the bus there was only one question, “ARE WE THERE YET?”, or the answer “WE ARE TURNING, THAT MEANS WE’RE HERE!”- this is how the chaos journey started to Camp Wanakita.  

We arrived with high hopes and zero nature skills, that’s why we hade Thomas, Hope, and Emma with us: The guardians of NATURE! We had fun participating in all the activities. with canoeing being the highlight. A memory from canoeing was the group being towed by Thomas (as if a tire popped) followed with shrieking every moment, because they thought they would tip over. Next, was the journey at the Delta Duet rock climbing station, with the famous saying from everyone, “CAN I GET DOWN?” This was followed by other thrilling activities, with a lot more bug bites, such as there was low ropes, archery (Ms. Dhaliwal killed that), and ending the days with Running Pictionary, Capture the Flag, and Drop that tune. 

This trip was my first away camp, which I enjoyed, especially getting to have the top bunk in Cabin 9. This trip helped all of us bond, try new thing and push ourselves out of our comfort zone, learn to sleep without our family – and learning to pack our bags for once (we just stuffed them). 

In conclusion, I had around 20 bug bites with a deep distrust of nature, but it was all part of the fun I had! 

Marco: Grade 6

It all started as we boarded the bus to camp. After the long wait to camp we finally arrived. Joy filled the air as the students exited the bus. Through out the rest of the day we participated in activities including rock climbing and canoeing. At the end of a long and hard-working day we all sat down and enjoyed a well-deserved meal.

That night students enjoyed each others company as they fell asleep. The next day we ate an amazing breakfast before  embarking on new and exciting adventures such as archery and low ropes. Even on a rainy night we still made the most of it and played fun games inside like Drop That Tune! That night we stayed up late, some cabins more than others.

The following morning, we played a very fun game called Survival which teaches us about the food chain and nature.

This trip taught us all about responsibility like cleaning up after ourselves and remembering to put on bug spray. Everyone had a great time, and we didn’t want to leave.

Overall, I think everyone made a lot of memories that we will cherish forever.

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