Alpha Group / Me3 Foundation Day 3

We started off today at 8:00 in the morning (which is a sleep-in by our standards), and headed to a soccer field on John street for some morning PT. We quickly got to our 3-point-win game of soccer (or football, depending on your nationality). The game was close, ending at a 2-3 win for the “Brazil” tea. After the match, we all had some delicious buns, (courtesy of Billy, yet again) and some soy milk drinks. After heading back to HQ, Billy started a lecture on water safety, which admittedly was a little advanced, but they all pulled through. Now we start the main event of the day, leaning how to assemble the kayaks! That event took most of the day, (or at least it felt that way) lasting about 3-4 hours. Meanwhile, Alpha team (Howard, Tiffany, Marco, and Christina) prepared an amazing two-course dinner without using a stove, and using leftovers as their only ingredients. While they were doing that, our newest instructor, Daniel Awadalla, arrived at the HQ, to help us during the camping trip. This took us to around 8:30 pm. Daniel gave them a short lecture on packing their bags, and had them set up for bed. However, for some of us, the day wasn’t over yet Alexandra, Howard, James, and Quince decided that they had too much energy to burn in at 10:00, so Billy decided to take them on a nighttime jog. Although we don’t have pictures of them, you all can be assured that they were amazing and outstanding students, pushing themselves even when they should be sleeping. Anyways, it has been a long day for all of us, and since we have to wake up early tomorrow (to go to our campsite) I’m going to end this here. Good-night, and stay tuned, remote campsites and a lack of Wi-Fi can’t stop this blog!

Crystal

Today is the third day of Monticle camp. This morning we had an early morning PT at a park with a huge soccer field. We played a game of soccer. After soccer we had our breakfast, buns and egg tarts. Then we went to HQ to listen to an important lecture about hypothermia. After that we had our lunch, fried noodles and rice. After that we learned about how to build kayaks. It took us 4 hours to finish building. The Alpha group cooked our delicious dinner with a surprise dessert! I can’t wait until tomorrow because we are going camping !!!

Kendra

Today we woke up early and did some PT before breakfast. We formed 2 teams and played soccer. The winning team would pick breakfast first. Apparently, my team lost, but it’s OK. I still got a good bun and eggtart. Then, we went back to HQ and learned about water safety. We did a team test on water safety, and my team got 1 wrong. We still passed though. We then learned how to assemble a kayak. It was 2 one-person kayaks, and 1 two-person kayak. It was fun on one hand, but hard on the other. Then, we had dinner, the Alpha group cooked dinner today. Today, yet another instructor came in. He’s called Danny and he’s also in the Canadian Force’s team. Just like Billy, their both in the medical study. Today was really fun, and I can’t wait till tomorrow when we go camping. We’re waking up at 6:00 tomorrow and playing water sports. I think we’re going to have a lot of fun tomorrow!!

 

Quince

Today we build two kayacks. One game of soccer and we build kayack perfectly. Today we are so tired also, we do 30 pushups and 30 sit ups. We have a fun day. Tomorrow is also OK.

 

Tiffany

Waking up 3 hrs early, I was lying down on my bed thinking about the past 2 days of awesomeness. I didn’t really have much to do, due to the fact that I packed before sleep. So I decided to go out of our room and sorted out the laundry. I found out my best friend Yereem “Accidentally” dyed my shirt pink! I freaked and screamed waking everyone up. Then we played a game of soccer determining the first team to choose breakfast! Fortunately out team won and we relaxed under the shade on the grass. When we headed back to HQ and took a water safety lesson, build a kayak then My group cooked dinner and put happy, surprised, awesome smiles on people’s faces. It was an wonderful day! I can’t wait for tomorrow!

Howard

Today, I woke up at around 7:15 am by the sound of the girls’ squealing. After awakening, we traveled to a soccer field for P.T. It was a thrilling and challenging match. Then we had a good breakfast consisting of bread. We returned to HQ to have a lesson on water safety and Hypothermia to prepare for the upcoming water drills. As well w had a lesson on how to build a Kayak. As part of group Alpha, it was our job to cook dinner. It was an okay dinner… Today was a day filled with experience and Knowledge.

Mike

Today, we didn’t really go anywhere.  It was more relaxing compared to the past days.  We did two main things, another PT and building a K1 and K2 kayak.  The PT was a soccer game.  Although we lost 2-1, it was still very fun.  Then we spent about four hours to build kayaks.  Tonight, we are sleeping at HQ and we will start camping tomorrow.

Alexandra

Today was the third day.  We built kayaks.  Our dinner was really good.  Tomorrow, I have to wake up at 5:30 to go camping!  Today, we also played soccer, it was fun.  I also met Daniel because I haven’t got to know him yet but I will.

Yereem

Today was the first time ever in my life to play soccer on a proper grass field and to assemble a kayak.  When I first saw the soccer field, I was shocked, because there are only a very few soccer fields in Hong Kong, but here in Canada, they are so common.  Although this was my first time, I had fun, and although our team lost, I was happy.  Also, I had lots of fun assembling kayaks.  It was pretty challenging, but through teamwork, cooperation and Calvin’s help, we finished our kayak.

Marco

Today we went to played a fun soccer match.  Then we ate breakfast.  This time, we did not cook.  Billy bought some bread and egg tart.  It was yummy.  After that we did an exam, but this is like a teamwork exam.  Our team got perfect.  Then it’s our next meal.  The lunch is fried rice, fried noodles and another noodles.  Our dinner was very special, because our team made the dinner.

James

The noise of the annoy girls started my day.  We played soccer game to determine which team gets to choose our brunch and I was the captain.  The game was annoy and long but we won.

Christina

It is the third day of camp! We stayed in the HQ (head quarters) but builed kayaks, in the morning we played soccer, and packed up for the camp tomorrow. Happy birthday MOM!! I did remember! I hope we have  a great day like today next time.

Geoffrey

Today, when we finished breakfast we went to a soccer field today soccer.  I was the captain when we play soccer, I said my strategy and we started the match.  Our team “Spain’s” strategy was to pass the ball to the right spot and kick far away to me which is the striker.  When we finished lunch in HQ, we had a water safety class, then we were learning how to build a kayak, which is different from Hong Kong’s kayak.  It took 5 and a half hours to built two kayaks because there’s many steps!  We ate dinner and a creative dessert.  I had a fun day!

Alpha Group / Me3 Foundation Day 2

Today, after a short breakfast and story time (courtesy of Billy) we made our way down to Centre Island. Originally, we planned to go to Ottawa, but it turns out we didn’t manage to get enough tickets for all 18 of us, so we decided to go to Centre Island instead. When we got there, Kenny had a lecture planned for all the students. The students had a great time drawing the beautiful scenery. Now we get to the main event of the day, free time! We divided ourselves into 3 groups, Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie, then made our separate ways to explore Centre Island. Unfortunately, some of us didn’t manage to get back on the agreed time, and Billy had a lecture about punctuality all planned out. After a second lesson from Kenny, (this time about their dreams and ambitions) we all went on another trip around Centre Island. At around 6:00 we left Centre Island, and made our way to Chinatown in downtown Toronto to eat an amazing dinner, thanks Billy! Anyways, after this long and tiring day, we’re all ready to turn in for bed. Good night, and we’ll post again tomorrow!


Christina

Today was very exciting. I had a lot of fun. We went to Centre Island. (Toronto Island) There’s a lot of food and rides. I ate a lot of cotton candy. Then we went to China Town (A restaurant) and it was really good. Tomorrow we are going to build kayaks for the entire day! I am very excited for the next journey.



Marco

Today is Canada Day. We went to Centre Island. Centre Island is very fun, but I wasted 9 tickets. We ate chinese food in China Town. It was fun today. I wrote less then yesterday, because I am really tired.



Mike

Today is Canada Day, so we were originally going to Ottawa to watch the parade and other stuff. However, Billy’s friend couldn’t get enough spots for us to watch the parade, so we ended up going to Centre Island. In Centre Island, we mainly stayed at the amusement park. For me, the park was OK, but I didn’t really like it because I don’t like rides. For dinner, we went to Chinatown for some Canadian made Chinese food. Tomorrow, we should learn how to build a kayak. I hope it’s fun and exciting.



Alexandra

Today is the second day and we went to Centre Island, and ate food. It was good. We also visited the military base, it was cool, although we never saw the weapons. Tomorrow, we are learning how to build a kayak. Jacky told me it’s going to take the whole day.



Kendra

Today was the second day of camp and Canada day. We had breakfast at HQ. We had a “Korean” bun and crackers. Then, we visited the military base in Toronto. We saw different groups in a big room and different teams. We also took many pictures. We then walked to Toronto Harbour and took a ferry to Centre Island. At Centre Island, we had a creative art class, and then had lunch. For lunch, we had a roast beef sandwich with cheese. Next, we went in our groups and took off to the amusement park. We played for an hour and went back to the meeting place for another class. We then played at the park for two hours more. We traveled to Chinatown and had a traditional Chinese meal. It was so good! That was the end of day two.



Crystal

Today was the second day of Monticle camp. For breakfast, we had meat buns and apples. Then we departed to Centre Island. But before we walked to the harbour, we visited the military base in Downtown Toronto. After visiting the military base, we rode the ferry to go to Centre Island. We had a lot of fun playing on rides at Centreville and having self-learning activities. Later on, we went to Chinatown and had a delicious Chinese dinner with chicken and lobster.




James

Today was so tiring. Well, because I had two sugar tubes, two pops and some ice cream on centre island. The dinner was pretty good but I need rest.



Geoffrey

Today, when I finished breakfast, we went to military base and Center Island to do activities. We are supposed to go to Ottawa to celebrate Canada’s Day, but Billy just got 6 tickets which was not enough for us. I got a better understanding of time management. We played games and admired the view in center. At night time we ate seafood, beef, and scramble eggs. I had a fabulous day in Center Island!



Howard

Today, we went to centre Island. It was Canada day and Day 2 of the Monticle Leadership Training Camp. We learned a lesson on time management and why you shouldn’t be late. As well we learnt a lesson on leadership and self-reflection. Then we had a bountiful feast in China town. Today was an educational and fun day.



Quince

Today is a great day. We went to centre island with lots of exciting things to do and my favorite is the Bumper cars. It is so fun, The second is the scary ride, But it is not really scary, I didn’t ate anything for dinner. Because I fell asleep! Ha! We went inside the military base for a visit, Today is so fun, I can’t wait until tomorrow! J



Yereem

As you can see, today was Canada Day. We all expected a trip to Canada’s capital to join in the celebration, but a quick change of plans lead us to Centre Island instead. The weather was great, and it complimented the view of the CN tower as we took the ferry to Centre Island. The ferry and the “skyline” reminded me of Hong Kong, when I used to take the star ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui. After lunch and a few activities, we got what we were waiting for….. free time! My group and I immediately went to Centreville and bought an all day pass. Of all the rides, I enjoyed the Scrambler most. When we went on it, the lights went off, and we started to spin. Then, music started to play, and colored lights zooms across the room. We were all unhappy when it ended, and we rode it for multiple times. After all the fun and craziness, we had dinner at a restaurant in Chinatown, where I ate a whole slice of lemon. It was great!



Tiffany

What was meant to be a loud, crowded, crazy, awesome day turned out to be a day of Amusement park rides, drawing, hyper, hyperactiveness in center island! In the blurry and half awaken morning I woke up a little later than usual causing me to get prepared in 10 minutes, then as usual we went to the HQ for breakfast but this morning Billy shared a lot of his fantastic and humorous stories which left us chuckles on the ride to the Military base. After that we walked along way to the harbour while carrying a large heavy backpack with a camera inside. When we reached the harbour we stayed in line and ended up splitting into two boats reaching the harbour in time on a 100yr old boat. Then drew and presented about our environment around us and headed out for fun. We didn’t really go on any rides instead went strolling around the island and I met my destined…. Cotton candy!!!! I wasn’t able to buy my candy because my money is in too much of a number so the generous Howard payed for me using the lucky $5 found on the floor. We had an awesome day! I’m really looking forward to tomorrow.