Kayaking and raft building took up the rest of the day, with the children taking to the water with enthusiasm in their kayaks exploring the shoreline of the reservoir and playing games on board. Teamwork and communication skills were put to the test with raft building, with some excellent collaboration and leadership shown. Not all rafts quite maintained their structural integrity when launched, but good fun was had by all nonetheless!
A night’s camping in the Orwell Park woods followed, with the children quickly and expertly assembling their own bivvies before a good night’s sleep under the stars.
Friday brought the challenge of a long hike: 15km for the majority. Despite some tired legs, every child persevered and pushed through to reach the end.
Over the two days, the children experienced new activities, honed existing skills, practised their teamwork, communication and leadership skills and, above all, had lots of fun!
