5 Minutes of Camp

“Boom, thump, Boom” We traveled along the rocky and sandy path. As we walked closer and closer to the thundering sounds of the falls excitement grew in our hearts. When we arrived we admired the sheer beauty of it. It was quite the breath-taker. Mist blew around the falls like it was out of a fairytale.

We first were taught how to be cautious and how to start using it. When we were asked to get into our kayaks my head was so excited, but on the outside my body was shaking. I knew this was coming sooner or later so why was I nervous? I decided to take a leap of faith and just go for it, and I got in with flying colours. 

We started to get a feel for our environment, I was so excited yet so nervous. I decided to just forget about the bad stuff and I just went for it. I was swooshing the water so that I could have a hard turn. It was quite fun experimenting with all the different techniques and speeds that the kayak could go. 

As I went into the water I felt the water splash on my face while the wind blew throughout my hair. The splashing noises coming from the waterfall started to feel very calming.

 

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LI: To recount a 5 minute snapshot of one experience you had at camp

Last week we went to camp at Kokako Lodge. My 5 minute snapshot shows my personal voice and I have tried hard to paint a picture with my words to describe what I was doing and how I felt.

I enjoyed this activity because it really let me think about what fun things I did at camp.