Scout and Guide Adventure Overnight Camp (VVA Primary/Secondary Section)
Vidya Vikas Academy organized an overnight camp for students of Class 7 at Nirmal Nature Camp Tilamol Quepem. Fifty-three students and four teachers attended the camp. After reaching the camp site they were welcomed by Shri James Fernandes, State Secretary, Scout & Guide Association. Guide Graziell Serrao hoisted the flag under the guidance of Scout Master Mr. Omana Kuttan.Students then tried out various adventure games like Monkey Bridge, Ladder Climb, Commando Bridge, Chimney Crawl, Net Crawl and Balancing on Pole.
The scouts and guides took turns and completed various tasks under the supervision of Scout master Mr.OmanaKuttan and Guide Captain Mrs. Rona Vas. Shri James Fernandes briefed students about various levels a scout and guide has to complete to achieve Rashtrapati Puraskar. He also informed the students how prestigiousthe award is and how it helps an individual in his/her career. Later Mr.Omana Kuttan briefed students about the woodcraft signs and organized a trek (hike) for them.
After returning from the hike students completed the adventures games and learned to make gadgets from bamboo and rope. Students were given time to play football and were taken to the canal for cooling themselves. Later they had a sumptuous lunch and cleaned their tents for tent inspection. The students left the campsite at 4:30 pm and returned to school with many good memories and the love of camping rooted firmly in their hearts.