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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 19,1994 11 Knox Students Enjoy Adventure at Camp Medeba by Ian Bonsma Camp Medeba On September 14 grades seven and eight of Knox Christian School went for a three day trip to Camp Medeba, a Christian camp near Hali- burton. Wc raised our own money during the summer; I raised by money money by babysitting and cutting lawns. The first day we had to be at the school by eight-thirty in the morning; I got there by quarter after eight. I helped pack the bus with the rest of the grade eight boys. We left Knox at nine o'clock and had an exciting two and a half hours bus ride. Wc arrived at Camp Medeba around eleven thirty. The grade eight boys helped to unpack and clean out the bus. All the luggage was put down in front of the tuck shop and office beautiful log cabin. One of the counsellors came out and explained where we would be sleeping. The girls slept in a chalet that had a porch. The boys got little cabins that were very crowded! We made out fine because we didn't fill the cabins over full. Then we unpacked our sleeping bags and pillows. At twelve o'clock we had our lunch that we brought with us. We quickly ate our lunch and rushed to the introductory course to the low ropes. We had to lift people people up above our heads and then let them down slowly, that was really cool. I was in group D and we went across the highway to the beach where we had to go kayaking and do some outdoor skills. The counsellor split the group up and I was in the group that had to make a fire first. We had to collect branches and twigs for the fire. We started the fife and roasted marshmallows. The other part of the group went up the river in the kayaks. When it was our turn to go kayaking the instructor taught us how to get in and out of the kayak. We also had to tip over under the water and get out of the kayak and get out of the water. Once everybody was out of the water we got back in the kayaks and rowed out to the obstacle course. The obstacle course had plastic plastic balls filled with air for the buoys. We had to go through a gate and around all these balls. We had to go around a ball twice and then go through the finishing gate. We rushed back to the cabins for recreation time so that we could get our towels and go the pond where the sixty-foot water slide and the tarzan swing were open. I sped down the slide and splashed into the freezing cold water in the pond. I quickly swam out of the pond and went to the tarzan swing. The tarzan swing was cold but the line was getting too long so I got out and changed for supper. We enjoyed the hamburgers and for dessert we had tarts. Supper was over and we quickly walked across the road again for our canoeing session. We paddled up the river which flowed into the lake. When we came out of the river we went through the marsh and arrived back at the beach. We put the canoes back on the rack and asked if we could go swimming. Our instructor said, "Why not?" So we walked along the dock and dove in the water. There was a trampoline there and we were allowed to jump off it. Later we were called out of the water because we had to play a game where you had to find Medeba scrolls. The game began when it was dark and the staff and the teachers protected protected the scrolls. We had to sneak up and grab the scrolls out of a bag. I didn't get any scrolls but I had a lot of fun. The game didn't last long because because the staff and the teachers could not protect them that well! We met back at the dining hall for a snack which was a raspberry flaky. We ate our snack quickly so that we could start devotions. Lights out was at eleven o'clock but we didn't fall asleep till about twelve o'clock. Mr. Helmus walked in the cabin Continued on Page 23 rn MUNICIPALITY OF ( glaring ton ONTARIO YOUTH HALLOWE'EN FUN The Community Services Department invites youth between the ages of 6 and 13 years, to come out and join in some great Hallowe'en activities. All will be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (formerly the Bowmanville Recreation Complex). HALLOWE'EN PRE-TEEN DANCE Get a heat start on the Hallowe'en spirit. Wear your scariest costume and dance the evening away with your friends. DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1994 TIME: 6:30-9:00 p.m. FEE: $5.00 / PERSON Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Fitness Centre or you can buy one at the door. This event is supervised by Community Services Department Staff but parent volunteers are welcome. HALLOWE'EN SURPRISE Youth who participate in this program will create monster masks and claw paws to go with that special costume for their night out on October 31st. You will also make great hallowe'en favours as a special treat. Come out and make your own scary ideas for that special night. DATE DURATION TIMES FEE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,1994 3 HOURS 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $25.00 / PARTICIPANT L'CXLl. T X..,I~ r © At Knox Christian School, students participated in a Thanksgiving Assembly on Friday, October 7th and then presented donations of non-perishable food to needy families in the community. Captain Wilfred Wilfred Harbin, of the Bowmanville Salvation Amy, was on hand to accept the contributions. He's shown above with some of the class representatives. Science and Tech Week, October 14-23 Science and Technology Week is October 14-23. To promote the role of science, engineering and technology technology in our lives and the career opportunities opportunities that abound in technology, the Durham College Technology Division Division is offering personal tours October October 17-21, to students, and their parents, who may be interested in pursuing careers in science and technology. technology. Durham College offers two year Technician and three year Technology Technology diploma programs. The Civil Engineering Technician and Technology programs prepare the graduate for a career as Draftsper- son, Surveyor, Computer Operator and Field Inspector. The Electronic Engineering Technician Technician and Technology programs prepare prepare for careers in data communica tions and circuit drafting. The Environmental Technology program is geared to environmental testing, analysis and planning. The Food and Drug Technology program offers careers as a Microbiologist, Microbiologist, Quality Control Inspector, or Lab Technician. The Mechanical Technician and Technologist program prepares the graduate for a career as a Quality Control Implementor or Inspector, Computer Draftsperson, CAD/CAM Operator, Industrial Engineering Technologist. The Mechtronics Technology, a new program offered this year, prepares prepares graduates for careers in Automated Automated Machinery Design and Installation, Installation, and as a Programmable Controller Operator. Durham College programs have university links that allow students to obtain university credits for college courses and college credits for university university courses. One partnership allows allows graduates of the Durham College College Food and Drug Technology program to enter the Bachelor of Science Science degree program in Food Science at the University of Guelph and complete complete the program in five semesters instead of the usual eight semesters. Another partnership enables Durham College Technology graduates to obtain obtain a P. Eng. from Lakehead University University in two and a half years. Call the Durham College Technology Technology Division at 721-2000, ext. 2383, to arrange a personal tour and/or counselling at a time that is convenient convenient to you. Locally owned and operated by Glen Morris CS-4861