Hello Back at Home!
Today the boys returned from their solo camp and surprisingly they all survived.
After they finished cleaning up and unpacking, which took forever, we all set off for abseiling at Coomba Falls.
The rock we all abseiled down was 18m high. After everyone but Rory, Matt and Hayden had completed one abseil they let us start swimming in the water hole which was really cold.
Everyone had a great day and we are all excited about the Binga Challenge tomorrow.
See you soon!
Jadon, Jasmine and Bri
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Binga Challenge Day
Today was Binga Challenge Day where cabin versus cabin. We started off on low ropes and Adrian's wall with Schultz clearly in the lead. We began the next challenge, the speed camp out where we had to use navigation and camping skills to find a hike pack and set up tents and make a fire.
The next activity was the troopy pull, it was our most challenging activity. Everyone got involved and helped out the other cabins. At the end of the day we all had fun and Schultz was victorious.
Jemma, Sana and Jason
Today was Binga Challenge Day where cabin versus cabin. We started off on low ropes and Adrian's wall with Schultz clearly in the lead. We began the next challenge, the speed camp out where we had to use navigation and camping skills to find a hike pack and set up tents and make a fire.
The next activity was the troopy pull, it was our most challenging activity. Everyone got involved and helped out the other cabins. At the end of the day we all had fun and Schultz was victorious.
Jemma, Sana and Jason
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Return from Solo Camp
Today the girls came back from their solo camp while the boys departed for theirs. We were all scared of the wallabies and pademelons.
We had our last horse riding lesson today and we are going abseiling at Coomba Falls tomorrow. Today we also officially finished our Mt Binga t-shirts.
We are hoping the bus trip goes well on Friday and that the bus doesn't break down again!
Erika, Jackie and Alex
Today the girls came back from their solo camp while the boys departed for theirs. We were all scared of the wallabies and pademelons.
We had our last horse riding lesson today and we are going abseiling at Coomba Falls tomorrow. Today we also officially finished our Mt Binga t-shirts.
We are hoping the bus trip goes well on Friday and that the bus doesn't break down again!
Erika, Jackie and Alex
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, 14 September 2009
Solo Camp
Today the girls set off for their 24 hour solo camp while the boys stayed back at camp and cooked hotdogs for dinner. Later on in the day the boys set out to go trail riding on their horses which tested their ability. Special thanks to Mr Grieger for the time and effort he puts into the horses and the rides.
Only 5 days until everyone reunites with their family.
Adam, Jordan and Matt
Today the girls set off for their 24 hour solo camp while the boys stayed back at camp and cooked hotdogs for dinner. Later on in the day the boys set out to go trail riding on their horses which tested their ability. Special thanks to Mr Grieger for the time and effort he puts into the horses and the rides.
Only 5 days until everyone reunites with their family.
Adam, Jordan and Matt
Sunday, 13 September 2009
Rest Time
This weekend we enjoyed a long awaited rest after survival camp. It is also the last weekend we have at Binga and the last time we have to wash our clothes!
This Sunday we watched how the cattle were branded and how they dehorned them. It looked very painful. Overall it was a very relaxing weekend.
Tim and Brandon
This weekend we enjoyed a long awaited rest after survival camp. It is also the last weekend we have at Binga and the last time we have to wash our clothes!
This Sunday we watched how the cattle were branded and how they dehorned them. It looked very painful. Overall it was a very relaxing weekend.
Tim and Brandon
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, 11 September 2009
Hey Everyone!
Today the boys returned from their 3 day survival camp. While the girls went on a trail ride with their horses, the guys had to clean and do project work. Later on in the day, the boys finally had their horse riding lesson which was enjoyable.
Mr Fukuda also visited today which was exciting.
While we delivered rubbish to the tip, we rummaged through the waste and looked for valuables.
We also visited the swinging bridge which we tried to walk across with our eyes closed. After that we made a quick visit to the swinging skateboards which was quite challenging.
Overall we had an enjoyable day.
From the hearts of Hayden, Jason and Bri
Today the boys returned from their 3 day survival camp. While the girls went on a trail ride with their horses, the guys had to clean and do project work. Later on in the day, the boys finally had their horse riding lesson which was enjoyable.
Mr Fukuda also visited today which was exciting.
While we delivered rubbish to the tip, we rummaged through the waste and looked for valuables.
We also visited the swinging bridge which we tried to walk across with our eyes closed. After that we made a quick visit to the swinging skateboards which was quite challenging.
Overall we had an enjoyable day.
From the hearts of Hayden, Jason and Bri
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Family Day
Today was Family Day! Everyone was really excited when we saw cars driving into Mt Binga.
With almost everyone's families here we started our worship on 'Family Love'. After that we looked forward to our junkfood. Everyone was excited getting their 'KFC' or 'Pizza'.
Whether families were playing footy or just sitting talking, Family Day was an experience we will always remember.
Sana, Jemma, Jason
Today was Family Day! Everyone was really excited when we saw cars driving into Mt Binga.
With almost everyone's families here we started our worship on 'Family Love'. After that we looked forward to our junkfood. Everyone was excited getting their 'KFC' or 'Pizza'.
Whether families were playing footy or just sitting talking, Family Day was an experience we will always remember.
Sana, Jemma, Jason
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Redecorating
Today was our first (and hopefully last) Saturday clean up. This is the most thorough cleaning any of us have ever done! Jobs included scrubbing the showers and walls, mopping every inch of flooring and redecorating the kitchen.
After we were well rested we welcomed our surprise visitor, Mr McIntosh. He arrived just in time to watch our rehearsal for Family Day worship.
Rory, Brandon and Holly
Today was our first (and hopefully last) Saturday clean up. This is the most thorough cleaning any of us have ever done! Jobs included scrubbing the showers and walls, mopping every inch of flooring and redecorating the kitchen.
After we were well rested we welcomed our surprise visitor, Mr McIntosh. He arrived just in time to watch our rehearsal for Family Day worship.
Rory, Brandon and Holly
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Clean Up
Today we didn't do much but clean our clothes and have some free time. We were supposed to be doing Saturday cleanup but we were let off because on Friday we are supposed to be doing a major cleanup.
We are all excited for our trail ride on Monday then the solo camp on Tuesday.
From the hearts of Rory, James and Josh
Today we didn't do much but clean our clothes and have some free time. We were supposed to be doing Saturday cleanup but we were let off because on Friday we are supposed to be doing a major cleanup.
We are all excited for our trail ride on Monday then the solo camp on Tuesday.
From the hearts of Rory, James and Josh
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Girls Abseiling and Rock Climbing
Today while the boys were on survival, the girls went rock climbing and abseiling. We abseiled down an 8 metre wall. All of the girls gave it a go and by the time they reached the bottom they couldn't wait to do it again!
It was a great experience and everyone is excited about the 18 metre abseil next week.
Jess, Maddie and Jess
Today while the boys were on survival, the girls went rock climbing and abseiling. We abseiled down an 8 metre wall. All of the girls gave it a go and by the time they reached the bottom they couldn't wait to do it again!
It was a great experience and everyone is excited about the 18 metre abseil next week.
Jess, Maddie and Jess
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Rockclimbing
Today we went abseiling and rock climbing down an 8 metre rock face. It was a very challenging task going over the edge but once you were halfway it was easy. Everyone abseiled and everyone had a decent go at the rock climbing.
All of us boys have the camp to ourselves for the next 3 days because the girls have gone out on survival camp for two nights. It will be very quiet with all of them gone.
James, Josh and Matt
Today we went abseiling and rock climbing down an 8 metre rock face. It was a very challenging task going over the edge but once you were halfway it was easy. Everyone abseiled and everyone had a decent go at the rock climbing.
All of us boys have the camp to ourselves for the next 3 days because the girls have gone out on survival camp for two nights. It will be very quiet with all of them gone.
James, Josh and Matt
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Survival Camp
The last two nights the girls have been on survival camp. We had a storm on the first night and two of 'Richter's' (cabin group) tents fell. At 'Griesly' the kitchen fell down and we started singing songs.
On the second night, two of the 'Richter' girls got scared of the pademelons outside their tent but there weren't any there!
At 'Griesly' we made damper and put them on sticks to cook them like marshmallows. Although we had fun we were glad to be back.
Good luck to 'Schultz' boys who left for survival camp this morning!
Alex, Erika and Jasmine
The last two nights the girls have been on survival camp. We had a storm on the first night and two of 'Richter's' (cabin group) tents fell. At 'Griesly' the kitchen fell down and we started singing songs.
On the second night, two of the 'Richter' girls got scared of the pademelons outside their tent but there weren't any there!
At 'Griesly' we made damper and put them on sticks to cook them like marshmallows. Although we had fun we were glad to be back.
Good luck to 'Schultz' boys who left for survival camp this morning!
Alex, Erika and Jasmine
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Cabin Inspection Day
Today it was just 'Schultz' (camp group) as the girls were off on survival camp. We had a shocking attempt at cleaning and only got a '4' on cabin inspection which meant we couldn't go horse riding. Instead we moved hay, chopped wood, raked grass and we also did some baking.
Jadon, Jordan and Tim
Today it was just 'Schultz' (camp group) as the girls were off on survival camp. We had a shocking attempt at cleaning and only got a '4' on cabin inspection which meant we couldn't go horse riding. Instead we moved hay, chopped wood, raked grass and we also did some baking.
Jadon, Jordan and Tim
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Family Day
It was so wonderful to give our kids a great big hug after 2 weeks apart. We received a fantastic welcome to the camp site. It was really lovely to see all the kids gathered together waiting for their families to arrive. A couple of families had a bit of car trouble, but we all got there in the end and everyone had a great day.
The kids had gone to a lot of trouble to organise a very entertaining service and blessing. The weather was absolutely glorious, guaranteeing a perfect picnic.... all of the kids seem to really enjoy a bit of “home cooking”.
I was very impressed to see how involved the kids are in the day to day workings of Mt Binga! I do hope that work ethic and approach to life comes home with them...
Belinda Peters
The kids had gone to a lot of trouble to organise a very entertaining service and blessing. The weather was absolutely glorious, guaranteeing a perfect picnic.... all of the kids seem to really enjoy a bit of “home cooking”.
I was very impressed to see how involved the kids are in the day to day workings of Mt Binga! I do hope that work ethic and approach to life comes home with them...
Belinda Peters
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Mail Day
The fun began last night when the leaders brought in a large box full of mail. Many people were excited as they received lots of letters, parcels and postcards. Tim was extremely lucky and received 6 lots of mail.
Today everyone did their second horse riding lesson. The lesson was mostly based on stopping your horse and keeping it still.
Everyone is looking forward to Family Day and preparations start tomorrow.
Jasmine, Jess and Matt
The fun began last night when the leaders brought in a large box full of mail. Many people were excited as they received lots of letters, parcels and postcards. Tim was extremely lucky and received 6 lots of mail.
Today everyone did their second horse riding lesson. The lesson was mostly based on stopping your horse and keeping it still.
Everyone is looking forward to Family Day and preparations start tomorrow.
Jasmine, Jess and Matt
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Return from 3 Day Hike
Today we came back from our very tiring 3 day hike. The girls walked 21kms while the boys walked 19kms and the girls still made it back before the boys on the second night of our 3 day hike. The morning after our duo camp we packed our tents up and set off on our last day of hiking.
By this time everyone's hips and shoulders were aching but we pushed ourselves by singing songs! We were excited when we reached home. For the rest of our day we unpacked our things and just relaxed, apart from our afternoon jobs.
We are all looking forward to Family Day and the rest of our Binga experience.
Jess, Jemma and James
Today we came back from our very tiring 3 day hike. The girls walked 21kms while the boys walked 19kms and the girls still made it back before the boys on the second night of our 3 day hike. The morning after our duo camp we packed our tents up and set off on our last day of hiking.
By this time everyone's hips and shoulders were aching but we pushed ourselves by singing songs! We were excited when we reached home. For the rest of our day we unpacked our things and just relaxed, apart from our afternoon jobs.
We are all looking forward to Family Day and the rest of our Binga experience.
Jess, Jemma and James
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Preparation for the 3 Day Hike
G'day friends of Faith and warm welcomes from the hearts of the always fabulous Jordan, the wonderful Hayden and last but certainly not least the NBA Allstar Jadon.
Many of us are preparing for the upcoming 3 day hike. They have decided to make the second day a duo camp so many people are still choosing who they will camp with.
We have just received rations for the hike and everyone grabbed as much food as possible to endure the long trek.
Jordan, Hayden and Jadon
G'day friends of Faith and warm welcomes from the hearts of the always fabulous Jordan, the wonderful Hayden and last but certainly not least the NBA Allstar Jadon.
Many of us are preparing for the upcoming 3 day hike. They have decided to make the second day a duo camp so many people are still choosing who they will camp with.
We have just received rations for the hike and everyone grabbed as much food as possible to endure the long trek.
Jordan, Hayden and Jadon
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Washing Day
Today was great. It was our first real day of just resting and not doing activities, the only things that we had to do was our washing and the regular jobs. Most of our day was spent playing cards, kicking the footy and in James' case picking up horse manure!
It's really great up here. There is a whole new world to explore. Binga offers plenty of new opportunities like horse riding and low ropes.
Most people enjoyed the quiet day but some still had heaps of energy and wanted to keep enjoying all the activities. We still have plenty to look forward to and almost all of us are counting down the days until Family Day when we'll see our parents and siblings again. We are all very excited.
Bye for now
Josh, Matt and Jason
Today was great. It was our first real day of just resting and not doing activities, the only things that we had to do was our washing and the regular jobs. Most of our day was spent playing cards, kicking the footy and in James' case picking up horse manure!
It's really great up here. There is a whole new world to explore. Binga offers plenty of new opportunities like horse riding and low ropes.
Most people enjoyed the quiet day but some still had heaps of energy and wanted to keep enjoying all the activities. We still have plenty to look forward to and almost all of us are counting down the days until Family Day when we'll see our parents and siblings again. We are all very excited.
Bye for now
Josh, Matt and Jason
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