REFUGE ZERO AID

CAMP REUNION

2008-07-25T00:43:00.002+08:00

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu!

Good day to everyone!!

Just in case anyone of you doesn't know, there's gonna be a Refuge Zero Aid Camp Reunion!! Here are the details:

WHEN: 26th July 2008, SATURDAY, 4.30PM
WHERE: PASIR RIS PARK, NEAR THE CHALETS/PLAYGROUND WITH SPIDERWEBS
WHAT'S THERE: POTLUCK FOOD AND FUN!!

*please bring along your friends who didn't come for camp but are entering NUS too =)
**more details, contact your respective facis.

DATANG, JGN TAK DATANG!!!

Deepest gratitude & appreciation

2008-07-12T02:07:00.003+08:00

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu..

Alhamdulillah, Refuge Zero Aid has come to an end. I hope everyone has enjoyed themselves and gained a valuable, memorable experience through the 4 days.

A million thanks to the participants (you guys were definitely a great bunch!!!), the facilitators (the spirit of the camp lies in you guys!!) and the helpers (we couldn't have pulled through without you guys!!).

Amidst all the fun and laughter, there were several hiccups here and there and therefore, we apologise for all our shortcomings. Feel free to feedback to us with your honest and constructive comments on how we can improve the way we carry out things.

I hope all that we have gone through will stay as precious memories throughout our journey in life, and on behalf of the committee, I wish each and everyone of you ALL THE BEST in embarking on your academic life!

Wassalamu'alaikum.

Regards,
Zuraimi
Publicity Officer.

REFUGE ZERO AID

2008-07-07T02:16:00.001+08:00

SALAMS TO ALL!!

It is the time of the year when we welcome the incoming undergraduates of NUS a.k.a the freshies to the school!! Once again, NUS Muslim Society (NUSMS) and Malay Language Society (PBMUKS) are collaborating to organise a freshmen orientation camp (FOC).

This year's FOC will adopt the theme: "refugee". Below is a sneak preview on what the theme is all about:

Under the rule of a despotic leader, great destruction was widespread throughout the country, dividing its people into 6 different factions. The future is bleak. Each of the factions is striving to take over the tyrant for the betterment of the country. Will the factions work together?? Or will they fight each other for that top position?? All this is in YOUR hands. YOU decide the outcome for REFUGE ZERO AID.

However, fret not. This camp is not going to be torturous! Rest assured that it's gonna be fun and exciting!! This is the opportunity to establish friendships among the freshies and the seniors. At the same time, get to know more about NUS - the place soon-to-be your second home!

What are u guys waiting for? Register by downloading the appropriate forms which can be found in the sidebar on this blog. The procedure can be found under "Frequently Asked Questions".

Signing off,
Zuraimi
Publicity Officer.

FIRST DAY IN CAMP

2008-07-06T01:02:00.002+08:00

Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatu.

First & foremost, I'm very sorry for this late post. It should have been posted a few days ago but due to unforeseen circumstances, it got delayed. I apologise for my shortcomings.

Well, several participants have asked regarding the reporting procedure for the first day of camp. Please take note on the following pointers!

1) Report to NUS Raffles Hall at 9am.

2) To get to NUS Raffles Hall, take bus service 96 from Clementi Bus Interchange, which is just beside Clementi Mrt station. Alight at the bus stop after the Central Library building (which can be seen on the right side). There will be usherers at the bus stop to guide participants to NUS Raffles Hall.

3) The list of things to bring for the camp can be found under the "Frequently Asked Questions" at the sidebar of the blog. Remember to bring your Indemnity Form, and for those few who have yet to make the payment for the camp, please do so by Sunday or latest when you report on Monday.

4) Participants will stay at NUS Raffles Hall itself. Rooms will be allocated to participants. Each room can fit 3 - 4 people.

5) Breakfast will not be provided on the first day. So have your breakfast before reporting for camp.

Those who have further queries can email to us.

Once again, I'm sorry for this late post. I hope all the doubts have been cleared. See you guys in camp!! Have a nice day!!

Registration Extended

2008-07-01T00:17:00.002+08:00

GOOD NEWS!!

Registration, which is supposed to be clsoed today, has been extended till 4th July 2008, Friday. This is to accomodate to those who still want to sign up for the camp. Hurry up as we have very limited space left!!

If you are still deciding if you should sign up for RefugeZeroAid, this will probably help you make the ultimate (positive, hopefully!) decision.

And if you have signed up for the camp, this will help you in your bid to get your friends to sign up too.

Here is a brief overview of THE PROGRAMME:

- Campus Tour: A tour around school to help participants recognise landmarks in school, including the mussolahs in the different faculties and the Halal Food Stalls in the different canteens.

- Cash Me If You Can: Experience the Campus from a different ‘light’ while on a race to stop embezzlement in action.

- Southern Ridges Trail: Did you know that you can walk from NUS all the way to Vivocity continually surrounded by wonderful greenery?? Take this relaxing walk through the newly opened nature trail with newfound friends. Highlights include the scenic HortPark, Forest Walk and Henderson Waves, and not to mention interesting games interspersed in between!

- Water Games: Just have good CLEAN fun with water! Don’t forget your dark-coloured clothes!

- Ministerial Dialogue : Ever had any burning questions for the leaders of our community but never got the chance to ask? Ever wondered what is it exactly that those big people do? Always wondered how you can contribute to the community? Join us in this engaging discussion with a panel of ministers, and you won’t ever have to wonder again (...or at least not for some time).

THE POINT IS: You are sure to have good, clean, enriching FUN from in this camp!
Hurry, don’t hesitate to register. Download the forms from the sidebar of this blog.

The War Is In You.

kalang gooney

2008-06-30T16:35:00.010+08:00

In the effort to raise funds for our camp, the committee together with some of the helpers and facilitators came down to Clementi area to conduct newspaper collection. A few days ago, we had distributed flyers to the blocks and last Saturday all of us became ad-hoc karang gunis:

oh oh, we didn't have enough trolleys.. mati mati, tentu mati..

left with no choice, Hasanul & Zuraimi went to borrow trolleys from NTUC.. yes, yes, we can be prosecuted..

coffin???

pretty much stuff but we're not sure how much can that much bring for us

Hasanul's new friend but we didn't know her name..

Needless to say that it was tiring, but nevertheless, we had fun doing it together. Hasanul & Zuraimi surely would not forget their first time "borrowing" trolleys from NTUC, pushing all the way to the HDB flats.

"Ni kalau polis tanya, nak jawab apa?"

"Cakap ar, kita tgh buat science project."

We hope we could get quite a good sum from this. InsyaAllah amin..

Mock Camp Part 1

2008-06-27T18:06:00.013+08:00

Salams lovely people!!

The committee just organised a mock camp specially catered to facilitators, helpers and station masters. Everyone had fun and excitement during the two days while we went through all the activities we had in store for the participants!!

DAY 1

Campus Tour

eh dun take my face like that laaa...

happily heading for the next game: Cash Me If You Can

discussion about the games for the first half of day 1

all set for water games!! hiak hiak!!

take that!!

[..to be continued..]

Mock Camp Part 2

2008-06-27T17:00:00.001+08:00

Day 2

The next day, all of us met up early in the morning at buona vista mrt. Our main objective was to hit the Southern Ridges Trail! We went to take bus service 200 and alighted at our first stop: Kent Ridge Park. When we reached there, unfortunately the abang-abang Logs a.k.a Hakim & Firdaus had not arrived with the game peripherals. Sooo.. we did what we love to do, and that is..

CAMWHORING!!
*(good tips for creative photo-taking which the campers will have to do)

the glass panels blend well with their clothes..

are they high-school-musically inspired???

After playing games like Black Hole and Morse Code, we continue our relaxing morning stroll to Horticultural Park, where we will be having a special event during the actual FOC camp.

*pictures still pending*

After having a prayer break and playing a couple of games, we embarked on an eye-opening journey through the Forest Walk...

looking poised under the umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh...

emulating Sheikh Yabonbon?? anw, Sheikh Yabonbon is one of the suspects for the Dictator, this will be further explained in a later post.

got carried away by high school musical I presume..

tsk tsk tsk... the road doesn't belong to you rite..

finally we reached our last stop: Mount Faber Peak

and we played Blow Wind Blow!! the facis were super semangat!!

aik??? personal salvation izit???

Feeling excited for the camp already??? The committee and the facilitators are!! So for those who still have not participated, do register quickly!! There's limited space left! Hurry!!

The Hedwigs

2008-06-21T00:58:00.010+08:00

MasyaAllah..

Singapore is really an efficient country. Why do i say that?? We just sent publicity letters to the mailbox the day before and I get to know that people have started to receive it already. These are the hardworking "hands" responsible for sending out those letters:

heaps of it!! heaps don't lie..

checking the addresses..

there there Hakim, don't be too sad that the job is done.. next year we can copy more addresses k..

laaaaaaaa.... I should have photoshop-ed a droplet on his lips!

Before others joined Hakim in his lala land, we quickly went to post those letters:

maintain ar the face!!

see.. maintain like Na'im..

There you go, the Hedwigs in the committee..

Huh??

Hedwigs??

That is Hedwig.

Recce The Trail

2008-06-18T11:43:00.009+08:00

Last week, some of the committee members went to check out the Southern Ridges. It is definitely one of the most scenic places in Singapore and, according to one of the members, a suitable spot for romantic couples (since we're representing the Muslim society, I stress that we are referring to married couples). Feast your eyes on the pictures below:

bird's eye view..

not to worry, it's altophobic-friendly..

see.. even those who are afraid of heights wanted to go higher!

for those who wish to relive their childhood moments..

potentially-incriminating photo; this is why we stress that we are referring to married couples

REGISTRATION OPEN

2008-06-11T01:06:00.009+08:00

Greetings all!!

Registration for FOC 2008 - Refuge Zero Aid is now OPEN!!!

Details are as followed:
Venue: NUS Raffles Hall
Date: 7th July 2008 (Monday) to 10th July 2008 (Thursday)
Time: Report at Raffles Hall at 10am on Monday, camp ends at 6pm on Thursday*
Cost: $30 **

*subject to changes
**helpers and station masters need not pay

Here are the registration procedures:

1) Download both the registration and the indemnity forms which can be found under "LINKS".

2) For the Registration Form, fill it up and submit it online to our camp's email with the subject "Registration Form".

3) For Indemnity Form, print it out, fill it up and submit it ON THE DAY of the camp itself. REMEMBER to please bring the completed form as failure to do so means you will not be allowed to participate in the camp!.

4) Payment for the $30 will have to be done through account transfer to 010 - 37214 - 3. Print out the transaction receipt. Once transferred, inform us by SMS-ing to 91297094 OR through the camp's email (please include ur name, I/C number and account number). Bring along the receipt on the day of the camp.

5) Those who have difficulties regarding the procedure should contact us immediately at socialcamp08@gmail.com.

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Here are the suggested lists of things to bring for the camp (for 4D/3N):
4 t-shirts
4 trackpants / long pants / shorts
undergarments
slippers / sandals
toiletries
water bottle
writing materials
medication e.g. Panadol, Axe oil, Vicks
praying paraphernalia i.e. sejadah, telekong, kain pelekat
sleeping bag (optional)
money
INDEMNITY FORM (die die must bring ok!)

*If you feel that you would like to bring more / less of anything, it is totally up to your own discretion.

Committee Members

2008-06-01T11:44:00.016+08:00

Ladies & Gentlemen,

May I present to you, the team behind Refuge Zero Aid...

*claps, whistles, confettis, pop crackers, kompang, bunga mangga*

Project Directors:

Fahmi (PBMUKS)

Aizat (NUSMS)

Project Advisors: Haireez & Haikal

Programmes:

Hasanul, Khairiana, Tetiey, Zakiah & Hakim

Marketing:

Ily, Nadirah, Izyana & Syuhadah

Logistics: Hakim, Hussein, Fir

Welfare: Izyana, Syuhadah & Syafiqah

Secretary:

Ily Liyana

Treasurer:

Izyana

Publicity:

Zuraimi, Fatimah & Fairus

peek @ the peekchas

2008-06-01T11:24:00.011+08:00

Greetings!!

Some might be wondering how the camp is going to be like, and what is going to happen during the course of it. Whatever your thoughts are, here, we present a sneak peek of last year's freshmen orientation camp - The Vault 2007:

Excited nyerrr...

a winning pose from a team..

getting intimate with the lecture theatre

there was night telematch as well!

see how much fun we had!!

Frequently Asked Question

2008-05-02T18:13:00.003+08:00

What do I need to bring for the camp?

Here is the suggested list of things to bring for the camp (for 4D/3N):

4 t-shirts
4 trackpants / long pants / shorts
undergarments
slippers / sandals / shoes
toiletries
umbrella
water bottle
writing materials
medication e.g. Panadol, Axe oil, Vicks
praying paraphernalia i.e. sejadah, telekong, kain pelekat
sleeping bag (optional)
money
camera
INDEMNITY FORM (die die must bring ok!)

*If you feel that you would like to bring more / less of anything, it is totally up to your own discretion.

How to register?

1) Download the Registration Form from the camp blog. Fill it up and submit it online to our camp's email with the subject "Registration Form".

2) Download and print a hard copy of the appropriate Indemnity Form. Fill it up (parent’s consent needed for those under 21 years) and submit it on the first day of the camp. Failure to do so will result in inability to participate in the camp.

3) Payment for the $30 is to be done through account transfer to 010 – 37214 – 3 (POSB Savings). Print out the transaction receipt. Once transferred, inform us through SMS at 91297094 OR through the camp's email (include your name, I/C number and account number).

Those who have difficulties regarding the procedure should contact us immediately at socialcamp08@gmail.com.

Registration closes on 30^th June.

What if I have matters to attend to during the course of the camp?

You may proceed to leave provided that you have informed your facilitators beforehand regarding the matter. Inform them where you'll be going to and the estimated time that you will be back. This is important for safety purposes.