HISSOC’s annual freshman orientation camp took place from 4 to 6 June. This year’s theme was Asian civilizations, which gave rise to the phrase ‘Silk, Spice and Everything Rice’ and eventually to the name Camp SPEAR. The 13 freshmen were grouped into three OGs, representing three ancient Asian civilizations (the Tang dynasty of China, the Gupta dynasty of India and Srivijaya of Sumatra) that vied for supremacy during the camp. The rivalry was fierce, from intellectual combat in the answering of history questions to competition in sports to the sinking of rival fleets. Yet as they battled one another, the map turned black from the ultimate threat of the Pestilence, and the Tang, Gupta and Srivijaya came to the realisation that their combined strength was needed in the final battle. Treaties signed and alliances made, they triumphed over the Pestilence, united as one camp.
Here are some photos from camp (check out our Facebook page for more!)
Icebreaker gamesMaking the OG flagSkipping rope during the 100-second challengeLeading your comrades through a mazeHuman foosballNight games!Walking around FASS as historical figuresWater games on Day 2WaterOur first OG, SrivijayaSecond OG, the TangOur third OG, the GuptaThe end of wet gamesPlaying with foam poppersBuffet dinner and mingling with the professorsCAMP SPEAR 2018 ❤Srivijaya readies for battleGupta foreverTang is ready for warThe O-Comm (Pestilence) stands ready to oppose themThe three OGs unite, the alliance formsTime for camp closing on Day 3!Camp PD gives his closing speechAnd that’s a wrap, everyone!
Thanks to the O-Comm, the OGLs and of course the freshmen for making this camp possible and making it a success!
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