OGDC Holds Discovery Camp
By Hanni ABD

Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 50 youngsters, aged 13 to 17, took part in a four-day OGDC Discovery Camp for teens with the objective to promote interest and knowledge in the fields of science and technology through team building activities.

The camp kicked off on Friday morning and participants were taught to set up their own tents during an ice-breaking session to help them get better acquainted with team members. Later a series of sports and technology activities were held.

Participants were required to share their tents with six other team members and had to stay overnight at the OGDC campsite.

However, due to heavy rainfall on Friday evening, participants were relocated to the front gallery of OGDC, Head of Operations OGDC, Iskandar bin Hj Alias, said. The next day, participants were challenged to make a hot air balloon incorporating three objectives namely capacity, achievement and relationships. Team members were given three and a half hours to construct a hot air balloon with the materials provided. They were given twenty minutes to plan the design of their balloon and their written work was taken in for judging, which would contribute to the total score, including time to select materials.

Materials provided included rice paper, rubbish bags, glue, nylon, cotton strings, aluminium cans, paper cups, birthday candles, scissors and long rulers. After selecting preferred items, teams set out to build their balloon.

The project was judged on proof of planning, teamwork, design and workability when they launched their hot air balloons.

In the evening BSP Fire and Rescue Unit briefed teams quick evacuation and rescue methods during a search and rescue activity held at the exhibition hall. Today, teams will depart for a day trip to Temburong with various team building and motivational activities.

The camp will end on Sunday afternoon with a closing ceremony expected to attended by guest of honour, Deputy Managing Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd, Hj Zainal Abidin bin Hj Mohd Ali.

At the camp, participants are supervised by ten OGDC staff and will receive prizes and certificates.

At the end of the camp, the participants are expected to acquire leadership and communication skills and learn to work as a team. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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