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**__ Waitawheta camp __** **__ Day 1 __** We arrived at camp at 9:00; we set up our bunks and then went for a tour around camp. Then we had morning tea. We got into our camp groups and went to do some team building activities. The team building activities were spider web, ice burg, bucket challenge, skis, and blind folded obstacle course. Then we had a bit of free time on the flying fox. Then we had lunch. After lunch we learnt how to tell the time using a compass and we cooked pancakes using a hobo stove. Then we did some water activities, leaky pipe, catapult, slippery slide. Then some people went to the river for a freezing cold swim. Then we had showers and got ready for dinner. For dinner we ate sausages, mashed potato and salad and dessert was fruit salad and ice cream. Then it was time to have some songs and skits, while we watched we had some milo. Then we went to bed. The boys’ cabin kept Mr Turnbull up till 1 o'clock in the morning.

**__ Day 2 __** 7:30 we ate breakfast and got ready for the twin Kauri walk. We made and packed our lunch. The Year 3 and 4's packed up their beds and their gear. Then we got into the cars and drove to the Twin Kauri walk. When we got to the first crossing we had some morning tea. Just as we were about to cross the river it started to pour with rain and it was really windy and cold. The parents made a zigzag line across the river to help us across the big slippery rocks. Then we walked for miles. Finally we arrived at the twin kauri trees. The trees were huge and amazing. We buried the heart stones, did the waiata and had lunch. Then we walked back it was very muddy and slippery. We were so glad to see the car park. Our feet were hurting, we were wet and cold.

Back at camp we had some more free time on the flying fox. Some parents started to arrive and we had our reward ceremony then the year 3 and 4's went home. The year 5 and 6's then did tent building with a blind fold and we played ping pong and lawn bowls in the memorial hall. Then we had some more free time on the flying fox. Then we prepared for dinner. We had pasta bake and chocolate self-saucing pudding. Then we had a quiz night. Then we had supper and it was time for bed. The camp was much quieter.

**__ Day 3 __** 7:30 we had breakfast. We packed up our bags and the cabins. Then we prepared for the kayaking and Abseiling. The kayaking was freezing but funny because Mr Turnball kept falling out. Apparently he had a 'wobbly' Kayak. Abseiling was challenging for some people and fun for others. Thank you to Rex and Andy. Then we helped Mrs Guptill pack up the camp and we loaded our bags onto the trailer and got ready for our hike to the window walk. The windows walk was a bit easier not so many hills and had bridges to cross the rivers. When we arrived at the caves they were cold and dark and there was water dripping from the roof. When we turned our torch off we could see little glow worms. When we got back to the Karangahake car park some parents were waiting to pick us up. We went back to school and went home.