YOG Island Adventure @ Pulau Ubin

Island Adventure @ Pulau Ubin

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On 30 September 2009, a group of youths, staff and volunteers from Yishun Centre were invited to the official launch of the pictograms of the Culture and Education Programme for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. The Island Adventure was held at Pulau Ubin. It was a wonderful opportunity for our youths to take part in some adventure activities at Outward Bound Singapore with international athletes participating in the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Together with other international youths from England and Nigeria and as well as local youths, our youths had a great time. The participants had to build a raft using only poles, drums and limited ropes, and were also exposed to rock climbing.

Our youths, (on right side of photo), pose for the cameras before they head for their kayaking adventure.

Our youths enjoyed themselves thoroughly, especially for Meilin who was appointed as one of the youth ambassadors to welcome the GOH at the jetty. She was also tasked to assist in the official launch of the pictograms. A once in a lifetime experience, it was no wonder that she was beaming with joy.

Our youth, Meilin, shaking hands with the Guest-of-Honour, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, at the official launch of the Youth Olympic Games Culture and Education pictograms.

“I’m very honored to represent Students Care Service to participate in the culture and educational program; talking to the minister, Dr Vivian; shaking hands with him; and meeting up with important people. It’s also very honorable to open the Chest box; to take a photo with the minister; and I met 2 youths from NIGERIA.” – Meilin, 18 years old

Wei Jie, 18 years old, made new friends through the event, and got to know other volunteers. He said, “ I have learnt to communicate with other people, learnt how to think out of the box - to create something out of nothing. I learnt that teamwork works best when you want to build something.”

“The feeling was good interacting with international people as well as other school peers throughout the activities. It was tiring yet fun.” Ting Xian, 18 years old.

All in all, it was a great and adventurous day for the youths, volunteers and staff from Yishun Centre. Thank you SYOGOC Culture and Education for this wonderful opportunity and Congratulations on the Launch of the CEP pictograms!