RYLA summer camp

when i was told by my mom that i was chosen to be one of the
representatives for the RYLA summer camp sponsored by their 
ROTARY Club, i thought it would be just "plain fine". since i love nature, and the "forest" setting, i thought  okay...i'll give it a try for this summer.
i had no preparation at all.

but when i got there, oh my! i did not expect it would be an extraordinary great experience! =)

the delegates were actually young.......and i'm one of those "young at hearts". hehe...

we stayed at Eden Nature Park for 5 days & 4 nights.
and surprisingly, we really had so much fun!


the food: lutong bahay... yum!
the place: oh, to be one with nature...
the people: nice, fun, kalog, witty...
the experience: incomparable! =)

we've gone camping, indiana jones, obstacle course, tree  planting (pine trees), hiking, played sports, lecture,  seminars, presentation, cultural night, bon fire and many more! bongga mga activities, food, and the people!

i enjoyed getting to know with my fellow camp mates.
i was amazed to know that they're very disciplined, driven, fun,

smart, and surely they have a long way to go.

the main purpose of the RYLA summer camp is to train the  delegates to become young leaders, and give awareness for the  betterment of our society.
and i was amazed how the speakers and the "big bosses" of the  Rotary Club shared their insights and knowledge.

i actually had the privileged to have a long conversation with some of them- sharing whatever things that we could think of......
and man, thinking how smart, successful, and not to mention how "big time" they are in their chosen field / businesses- they're actually very humble.
this is what i've been looking for these days. i got so much  inspiration from those people.

it was definitely a FRESH AIR  to breathe. and i was enlightened, have gained so much  knowledge. and the memories would be treasured forever.

the last night of the camp was a memorable one.
we had bon fire and presentation.
after the program, there's disco and sharing each others stories.

when the last day came,we had our Rotary Young Leadership Awards certificates. and the "EUREKA part" wherein each one of us had prepared speeches.

we actually got senti.
for that short span of time, we had bonding and 
made friends with one another.
we felt sad when it's time to part ways...
but time to leave and go back to our different places and home.

it's a wonderful experience.
i really had soooo much fun!
gained insights and knowledge.
i was inspired.
and most importantly,
EUREKA...!!!   i found LIGHT!  (^^,)*