'The Big Fish':
New Zealand youth camp

LAKE KARAPIRO, New Zealand—More than 60 people participated in "The Big Fish" youth camp at Camp Epworth on Lake Karapiro Dec. 27 to Jan. 2.

The emphasis of this year’s activities, which were directed by Nathan Duxfield and Quentin Copland, was on team building. Campers and staff were formed into four tribes—Red Army, Yellow Terror, G-Force (Green) and Jabuluba (Blue). Various strategy games were used to develop communication, support and trust within the tribes.

Activities included soccer, water polo, swimming, volleyball, theatre sports, dancing and triathlon.

Each day began with a vigorous early morning physical training session. Worship services every evening included lively music provided by a band led by Cindy Wells. Myk Habets, a lecturer from the Bible College of New Zealand, gave a series of messages on "Who Is Jesus Christ?"

The kitchen was run by Carolyn Robinson, and as usual produced three superb meals every day.

A memorable aspect of camp was the overnight adventure program. Each tribe made its own raft, using bamboo, tires and rope. The campers went through a series of challenges, including orienteering, hiking and abseiling (rapelling). After building a fire and making dinner, they slept overnight in the bivouacs they constructed. Rex Morgan.

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