On Monday, 30th of June 2025, the girls of Al-Taqwa College rolled into The Summit for an action-packed three-day camp, ready to challenge themselves, have fun, and create lifelong memories.
After arriving and settling in, the students met their incredible coaching team: Calarnee, Matt, Ant, Dailigh, Sam, and later Maddi and Simon. Together, they introduced The Summit’s Five Keys, the foundation for an epic camp experience:
The Five Keys
- Have Fun
- Play All In
- Make Lots of Mistakes
- Get Uncomfortable
- Don’t Go Home Wondering ‘What If’
With the tone set, the girls headed to the park for a lively game of 50 Up, followed by The Summit’s Target, Stretch, Super Stretch goal-setting strategy. Then it was straight into initiative activities to warm up their teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Day One — First Rotations
The adventure began with two initiative challenges before jumping into the first activity rotations. Camp The first activity rotations of camp were packed with excitement:
- Rockwall
- Inflatables
- Bag Blitz
- Snowy River Challenge
- Giant Swing
- The Cave Experience
After a full day of challenges, laughter, and courage, the girls enjoyed a well-earned chicken schnitzel dinner before heading off for a restful night.
Day Two — Intention & Monster Course
The second morning began with a powerful intention session, where students reflected on how they wanted to show up for the day. A giant group game got the energy flowing before launching into more rotations and thrilling adventures.
After lunch and a round of Jockeys, it was time for the legendary Monster Course (Mud Run)!
The first lap pushed everyone to their limits, mud, water, and obstacles testing teamwork and resilience. Then came the real challenge: a second lap to focus on improvement and perseverance, proving that when things get tough, we’re all stronger than we think.
The day wrapped up with hot showers, pasta and garlic bread for dinner, and some well-earned rest.
Final Day — Gratitude & Goodbyes
The second morning began with a powerful intention session, where students reflected on how they wanted to sThe last day of camp began with a gratitude session, encouraging students to appreciate the little things in life and the unforgettable moments they had shared at camp. A fun round of Crane, Tiger, Egg warmed everyone up before tackling the final two activity rotations.
To close camp, each team voted for their Values Winner, the person in their tribe who best embodied the Five Keys throughout camp. These legends earned the spotlight as their groups cheered them on!
Values Winners
- Treez , Manha
- Aura Farmers , Jihan
- In It , Husna
- Yummy in My Tummy , Sarja
- Wiggly Tree Trunks , Sabrina
Monster Course Results
- 17:31 , Treez
- 17:25 , Wiggly Tree Trunks
- 14:54 , Yummy in My Tummy
- 12:48 , In It
- 11:17 , Aura Farmers
Thank You, Al-Taqwa College Girls!
On behalf of Calarnee, Matt, Ant, Dailigh, Sam, Maddi, and Simon, we want to thank you for showing up with energy, courage, and heart.
You played all in, supported each other, and made memories to last a lifetime. We wish you all the best for the rest of the year, and remember, don’t go home wondering “What If!”
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