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2017

Living Youth Programs
Teen Camp

Jubaweni, South Africa

Note from the editor: My sincere thanks to everyone for your valuable contributions in the form of articles,

photos, enthusiasm and commitment in the compilation of this magazine, which is a tribute to you all. With

your efforts, we are proud to present this publication as a means of remembering and sharing the magnificent

memories we made . . . together! ―Patrick Wallace

Interview with the Camp Director

When did planning for the 2017 LYP Teen Camp start?
Soon after the 2016 camp, we already started planning the camp for LYP 2017.
After having done a cost analysis, the choice fell on Jubaweni in the region of
Tuinplaas in the Limpopo Province as the venue for the 2017 Teen Camp.

Why do you think the number of campers increased so dramatically in 2017?
The publication of the 2016 LYP Magazine and video slideshows that showcase what
camp is all about, greatly contributed to the increased number of campers. The
videos were shown in local congregations and at the Feast and reminded many
campers of the good times they had at camp. The positive impact on the physical
and spiritual growth of campers and staff also contributes to the growth of camp.

How do you plan to keep this momentum going?
We create continual awareness of the LYP camps by doing fundraiser events that include campers, staff and local congregations. We
also have youth activities, youth-themed Sabbath services and the LYP Adventure Camp planned for 2018. These activities help to
enforce the unity and brotherly relationships that are formed at camp and we aim to keep developing the next generation. Awareness
of the LYP programs and involving the members to contribute, keep the momentum going.

Why did you choose the seven laws of success as the camp theme?
The seven laws of success is a proven recipe that can help all campers and staff to achieve success in their lives – success in this life in
general and in entering the Kingdom of God. It is a series of steps, or guidelines, for achieving success in a Biblically based and
Christian framework. It is a very practical theme that can aid in setting and reaching our goals.

In what way would you say the theme hit the mark with campers?
Many of the campers commented that the theme was most helpful. Not only did they learn to set the right goals for themselves, but
they also learned how to take the necessary steps to realise those goals. During the activities it was encouraging to hear the campers
encourage each another by quoting the laws, “drive yourself; don’t give up; keep your eyes on the goal!” With the leadership games
and the sleep-out (that turned into a rain-out), all learned the value of resourcefulness. It was also great to hear a camper say that he
had learned the value of physical health and how to eat right and exercise. With God’s guidance, anything is possible. Campers
learned that even the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

What did you learn from the campers this year?
One of the highlights for me was to see the bravery and determination of the campers. Some had a grave fear of heights, the dark,
sleeping out under the stars and, in some cases, lacked the physical ability to perform some tasks, but they never gave up. They
persevered, participated and succeeded in every instance. Their smiles of victory after conquering their fears and stepping out of their
comfort zones were truly inspirational. I also learned that one shouldn’t fret over your failures but worry about the chances you miss
when you don’t even try.

What challenges did you experience at camp and how did you overcome them?
Camp always has its challenges as we work with a diverse group of individuals with different personalities. One of our challenges is to
keep the enthusiasm of everyone on a high, despite fatigue and the SA sun. We overcome this challenge by ensuring that we have
highlights and morale-building activities on the right days in our schedule that recharge the energy levels. In the planning phase, we
have already foreseen when fatigue might set in, so we ensure that our schedule is balanced. The change in weather always poses a
challenge to our schedule. We have applied the law of resourcefulness and had a plan B and C in place. Netball and Ultimate Frisbee
were scheduled for the cooler evenings under floodlights.

How do you think the first-time campers negotiated camp?
We were amazed by our first-time campers. They were full of positive energy and a willingness to give their all in every activity. It was
great to see their self-confidence grow day by day. One of our first-time campers won six awards, including the prestigious award of
Most Outstanding Camper. This was a great achievement and all parents can be truly proud of their children.

What message do you want campers to take home?
Continue building on what you have learned at the LYP SA Teen Camp and inspire others by your fruits. You have learned the
practical value of “iron sharpening iron”; help others by sharpening them through your positive attitude. Apply the seven laws of
success in your daily lives, at church, at home and in your studies. No matter how you feel, get up, get dressed, show up and never,
ever quit. When others see your positive example they will want to follow you to the 2018 LYP SA Teen Camp!

―Lawdi Ferreira

MESSY games

The messy games made use of the bottom section of the super slide, which was lubricated with
soapy bubbles. Each of the teams had to line up at cones, about three meters apart, along a
path leading up to the slide. We had to pass water balloons to each other without dropping or
popping them, with the one in front then running and sliding on the water slide into the bubbly
pool at the end, placing the water balloon in a bucket.
The team that got the most balloons in their bucket won the race. When we were done, we
threw each other with the remaining water balloons and went on the slide for the remainder of
the time. It was the most fun activity and we would love to do it all again soon!

―Janko Ferreira

The Sound of Music

During the Sabbath evening preceding the LYP 2017 Camp, attending staff played a game of
“Noot-vir-Noot” (Note for Note). Hallelujah, Praise God, Onward Christian Soldiers, Praise the
Eternal with a Psalm; note by note the staff were guessing the names based on a single note,
then two notes, then three, and engaging in hymn trivia.
This was a fun, yet educational way for staff to test their Bible Hymnal knowledge. Everyone
involved had a good laugh and most enjoyed a hot cup of coffee during the game. This
“Noot-vir-Noot” game set a positive tone for what was to follow throughout camp!

―Stefan van der Watt

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I CAN dance

The dance class was super fun. We learned two line dances, how to “sokkie” and also the waltz.
Learning all the moves was not that easy, but with enough repetition we got it right. The line
dance is a firm favourite and everybody joins in. The waltz is a very graceful dance and the right
posture is important. We were also taught how to turn during the dances.

At the last class we were taught what dance etiquette
is, how the boys should politely ask for a dance and
how the girls should politely accept.
It was quite enjoyable to learn new dances and I hope
to learn even more at camp next year.

―Jané Ferreira

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I believe I can fly . . . from the mud to the sky!

For many, the zip line was perhaps the most daunting
challenge of all. Building a mud farm during the wait,
however, was good for the nerves as it was about
creativity and falling in love with nature. The two
complimented each other quite well!
For the farm building, we were divided into two
teams; the green and orange team. Everyone was
supposed to gather all natural materials, such as mud,
sticks, leaves, etc., to build their farms. All of us had
to use our abilities to determine which items needed
to be combined to create a nice, operational farm.
Some volunteered for the wonderful task of “farming”
the mud from the dam whilst others gathered sticks
and all sorts of leaves from the thorny bushes.
In the background was the joyful singing and chirping of the birds in the veld; so cool, melodious
and carefree. Finally, the green team came up with an amazing farm. During this activity, many
felt completely in their element and had the best of times!
For some, however, the zip line was a different story.
Even though we were afraid, everyone did really well and overcame their fears. The zip line
required a positive attitude and fearlessness! The scary part was climbing the ladder to the top,
as it was swaying as if it was going to topple at any moment. The most challenging part for
most campers was to muster the strength and courage to step off the base.

Some said that they felt dizzy looking down, but
finally we all crossed and everyone discovered that
it was actually lots of fun! The supporters also
contributed greatly as they kept on motivating and
inspiring each individually, followed by an excited
cheer once zipping down the cable.
For many, this day turned out to be truly
memorable. Young people should seek for
inspiration to overcome their fears and work on
a can-do attitude to motivate themselves.

―Ruth Matsebula

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Walk through the wild (side)

During the night march, we had the opportunity to admire God’s creation in a way we rarely
get to do.

The main objective was to find a list of things commonly found in a Limpopo bush veld setting.
These included, amongst others, a feather, a pink flower, an animal hair, and a stem of five
finger grass. Our camp facilitator, Reinhard, proved to be very knowledgeable and informative
and taught us a lot about the red lipped snake which we came across, as well as a variety of
bugs not commonly seen in our day-to-day lives.

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The stars and incredible lightning in the distance provided the perfect backdrop to all the
wondrous things in God’s vast creation. Once our journey came to an end, our camp facilitator
awarded first, second and third place prizes to the teams who had managed to find the most of
the listed items.

My team came third overall.

―Abigail Bouwer

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Literia . . . beyond par for the course

In life, sometimes, we have to climb over of our comfort zones to get things done. This is exactly
what we had to do on the Literia course on the first day of camp. The different activities on the
course taught us communication, motivation and support for our team mates. The activities were
challenging but a lot of fun. Some of us thought we could never do it, but we went out and
conquered!
In one of the activities, the first of three tall wooden poles had tyres stacked on it from large to
small. We had to move the tyres, one at a time, to the last pole, without ever stacking a large
one on a smaller one, or moving from our places in the circle around the poles. In another
activity we formed a human chain by holding hands and not letting go, until all team members
worked their way over short wooden posts of varying heights from one end to the other.

We also had to work to transfer
team members from one end of
a short obstacle course to the
other without touching the
ground, and use a pole and
hanging tyre to transfer
members across a make-believe
river.
All the activities required brain
power, strength, perseverance
and working together to reach
our goal.

―Sbusiso Ndlovu

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Digging deep, setting, spiking to success

Volleyball is an awesome sport, which we really enjoyed.
In the beginning, the instructor had to explain all the different rules and moves. He also told us
what to do and what not to do to play a safe game. Everybody did their best, but didn’t do too
well at first.
For the next session, the rules and moves were covered again. He then put us in teams and we
started doing quite well. The staff said it’s because we didn’t give up. We were very happy with
our progress because we all paid more attention and put in the extra effort. We were then able
to enjoy a full game. When we left for our dorms, we couldn’t wait for the next volleyball game!

―Xavier Benyani

Bring every thought ACTING IN SILENCE

into captivity After the Friday evening Bible study, campers and a
few staff members played Bible charades. This was a
At the close of long and energy-filled fun way to reinforce what we already knew from the
days, campers and staff gathered Bible and to learn some new things. The acts were
around a camp fire to reflect on how both funny and educative, creating memories that we
the day went, what lessons were will all carry with us into the future.
learned and senior staff shared some
life lessons with campers. Especially the At first, some participants were somewhat nervous to
younger and first-time campers participate but persevered through the nerves and
impressed with their honesty about how persisted. This showed that the campers were already
they overcame their fears and how they applying the seven laws of success in their lives,
grew. which was the theme for this year’s camp.

“We had one that really stood out ―Bupe Sakala
for me. Mr. Ferreira proved to us
how a soft answer turns away
wrath. A volunteer was chosen to
“bully” him. As she called him
“silly”, instead of retaliating, he
complimented her, told her she was
right, and apologised for being silly.
She had no response and the
argument stopped before it had
started. I will always remember
that evening reflection and that
a soft answer really turns away
wrath.” ―Megan Roode

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Strike

This year, for the first time, campers were introduced to the game of softball. Thanks to the
generosity of a club who gave all the softball equipment on loan for the duration of camp,
campers were fully equipped to learn this new skill. In the first lesson we learned some of the
rules of the game and how to throw, catch and bat. During the second lesson, Hayley and Gary
from High Five Coaching visited us and gave pointers to both campers and staff on how to
present the game. This was quite an experience for campers, as Hayley is the coach of the
South African junior softball team and Gary has over 35 years of experience in baseball.

Gimme a ball . . . NETBALL!

Playing netball is always a highlight at camp and everybody does it with gusto! Campers
warmed up before class and then got right into a game, learning as they went along,
as the majority of campers had played the game before.
All the running, catching and shooting were done in good spirits, as campers
had a lot of fun. During the night games, staff joined in to the delight and
motivation of campers. At the last netball session, an all stars game was
organised between campers and staff. The campers
managed to beat the staff by 5 goals to 4.

―Joy Dlamini

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One!

While we were playing, many campers were motivating us from the sideline, creating chants
and cheers to keep us going. We learned that it is not only about winning but also about not
giving up and motivating
each other to keep
improving.

―Esmien Snyman

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Game

On the last Sabbath of camp, we went on an ear
bush veld. Due to the number of people, we wer
was to learn more about God’s creation, as smili
vehicle, eagerly looking out to spot the first wild
us about and explained how animals are identifie
We saw giraffe, terrapins, impala, wildebeest, w
don’t often see. It was a wonderful way to spend
memorable Sabbath.

Sabbath at camp

For the first Sabbath at camp, all campers, staff and some parents
gathered for services in the lapa at Jubaweni, which was like having
services in the open air, but with a roof. We listened to two split
sermons about how to have happy lives and a basic introduction to the
theme of camp, namely the seven laws of success.
A Bible study followed with the theme of respecting parents and keeping
your focus on God. Campers then got settled in and explored the
grounds where camp was to officially start that evening.
The last Sabbath kicked off with a Bible study on Friday evening and an
early morning game drive for campers, where they could enjoy God’s
creation up close. The service was early and the inspirational messages
focussed on how to take care of God’s creation and stepping back to see
the bigger picture.
For a late afternoon Bible Q & A, campers and staff were encouraged to
submit questions that were answered by Mr Ferreira and Mr Wallace in a
very lively and interactive session.
I loved that campers got to do the song leading and we all sang with
angelic voices. My favourite verse is Philippians 4:13, which has always
kept me going in life.

―Sinenhlanhla Malaza

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Drive

rly morning game drive through the Jubaweni
re taken in three separate groups. The objective
ing staff and campers sat high on the open top
d animals. The camp facilitator, Reinhard, drove
ed and whether they are friendly or dangerous.
waterbuck and zebras, which are all animals we
d an hour and it certainly made this a

―Mthokozisi Cele

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Laduma! Doel! It’s a Goal!

Soccer (football) means different things to different people. Personally, I think it is the best
sporting activity at camp, as it encourages ultimate teamwork. We had to work as a team at all
times and learn that you should never give up in anything you do.
The teams were motivated not only by their teammates, but also by the opposing team, no
matter their level of skill. Through soccer we learned good sportsmanship and that one should
respect not only your own teammates, but also those on the opposing side.
Soccer is really about coming together and creating magic as a team. It is not always about
winning, but having fun in a positive way. This was one of the many important points we learned
throughout camp.

―Major Tshose

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“Swimming is a really great way to relax sore and stiff muscles, SP L A S H !
while still moving about!” ―Katie Naudé
What is the best way to cool off during a stifling hot day spent among friends radiating explosive energy?
Go and dive, dip, splash or slide in the cool Jubaweni pool! The swimming was a definite highlight for all
campers and staff, with the water slides adding an extra element of fun.
Campers who don’t have the opportunity or access to a pool the rest of the year, got to refresh their skills
with the swimming lessons given by the instructor and with the help, support and encouragement of the
rest of the campers and staff. All water sports were under the watchful eye of an accredited lifeguard.

―Kaylee Roode

Follow my lead

Campers participated in leadership games in their bandanna
teams to identify and develop leadership skills of communication,
guidance and motivation. The first game was called “Minefield”,
where each team member got an opportunity to either be the
one giving directions or the one blindfolded, following directions,
to navigate his or her way through a course filled with cones.
The goal was to successfully place a coloured ring on its
matching coloured spike at the other end of the minefield.
Halfway through the games, the skies opened up and cut the
fun short in the very memorable, refreshing way only nature
can pull off.

― Dyllan Gerry, Dennise Sima, Kaylee Roode

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Standing, left to right: 2017 LY
Rebecca Teixeira, Dennise Sima,
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“Yes, Lord; You k
Brittany Andrade, Katie Naudé, him, “Feed My la
Kaylee Roode, Ruth Matsebula,
Abigail Bouwer, Megan Roode, Front, lef
Mthokozisi Cele, Esmien Snyman, Gabriel Krause, Roxann
Xavier Benyani, Janko
Yojhi Wembadio, Christopher
Meredith, Sbusiso Ndlovu, Connor Burger, T

Kyle Banks, Rebekah van der Watt,
Major Tshose, Stefan van der Watt,

Mitchell Banks, Patricia Wallace,
Lise-Marie van der Watt,
Angelique Minnaar

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o when they had eaten breakfast,
mon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah,
more than these?” He said to Him,
know that I love You.” He said to

ambs.”

Seated, left to right:
Ian Andrade, Michael Wallace,
Roger Herbert, Brenda Herbert,
Loraine Ferreira, Jandré Ferreira,
Lawdi Ferreira, Patrick Wallace,
Thea Wallace, Erika van der Watt,
Ryan van der Watt, Lucille Banks,
Rikus Botha

ft to right:
ne Wallace, Dyllan Gerry,

Ferreira, Jané Ferreira,
Tameca Fredericks

LIFE IS EASIER WITH FRIENDS

A lesson that was learnt by all during this exciting camp, was that teamwork is essential in
obtaining success and reaching the end goal.

This lesson was reiterated by the challenging tasks the campers had to perform in a race against
the clock and the opposing team. Finding a rhythm and getting in sync with your teammates in
the plank walk and the tug-o-war was no easy feat. Only through true grit, drive and
determination could you begin to move forward with your team.
The constant, enthusiastic cheering from teammates on the sideline made taking it one step and
pull at a time much easier and all worthwhile.

―Michael Wallace

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Pull, cut, end zone!

Frisbee? Come on! I mean, who plays sports with a Frisbee? Oh wait, there’s a reason why it is
called “Ultimate Frisbee”, right? That’s because it is awesome! It is basically playing Frisbee, but
with rules. One team starts off by throwing the Frisbee to the other team and then as soon as
someone grabs the disc, he or she is not allowed to run with it or to keep it for longer than 10
seconds. That person then throws it to another team member in order to progress across the
field and eventually get someone to catch the Frisbee in the end zone, thereby scoring a point.
This sport requires lots of effort, superb teamwork, ultimate perseverance and continued
motivation. Leadership was definitely seen in Ultimate Frisbee and it is a sport to learn from.
For many campers, it was the highlight of camp.

―Dyllan Gerry

Minute to be Resourceful!

The pressure was on as four teams were tasked to perform their challenges with only one
minute on the clock! On the second last night of camp, a fun evening had campers playing
the popular game, a Minute to Win It.
Campers were able to apply keys from the camp theme, the seven laws of success, such

as setting a goal, perseverance and resourcefulness. The challenges included water
bottle bowling with a tennis ball; flipping teabags tied to a LYP cap onto your head
without using your hands; building paper cup structures
on a plate floating on water and bobby pin pick-up
using only a clothes peg. The challenges were
difficult, but not impossible, and fun for all.
―Patricia Wallace
“It was great fun, especially
bouncing the ping-pong balls into the
cups floating on the water.
Challenging, but that’s the way I like
it! ” ―Major Tshose

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Million Dr

On Thursday night, the campers and staff headed out to the prestigious and
much anticipated “Million Star Hotel”, the self-acclaimed high-quality cliff
with a central bonfire overlooking all of Jubaweni from above the canopy of
trees. On our way up to the hilltop, the loose sand was making it harder and
harder to walk up and made the road feel much longer than it was in reality.
We had our usual evening reflection under the moonlight and went for our
sleeping bags.

Moments before falling into dreamland, the emergency shout came from the
facilitator – “Evacuate, evacuate, evacuate! You have 30 seconds to pack up
and go!” A rainstorm was imminent. Campers and staff, still drowsy, got to
their feet, first thinking it was a joke, but then packed up in haste and ran
for camp.

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rop Hotel

All too soon, the rain came pouring down and everyone was drenched to the bone. The
attitude of campers running in song down the now muddy path brought us all to sing in one
voice.
Memories are sometimes planned ahead of time, but what will actually make an event

memorable, is as unpredictable as the African
sky.

―Connor Burger, Ian Andrade, Michael Wallace

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MINI OLYMPICS – SURVIVOR STYLE

Campers were split into two teams, based on their bandannas for the day; Team Orange and
Team Green. The teams didn’t know it at the time, but they were in for a real treat!
Five members of each team started the challenge at the top of the swimming pool slide, sliding
down and then swimming the length of the pool, gathering on a large bed sheet. They then
had to flip the bed sheet over whilst all remaining standing on it. Once they were done, the
remaining six members of the team, who were tied together in pairs, took turns to collect
puzzle pieces, tied with knots which had to be undone first, using only one hand from each of
the pair. The team that would go on to win, would be the one that worked together best to
reach the end goal of building the puzzle.
It was outstanding to see how both teams worked to encourage each other and not just those
on their own team, but also those on the opposing team. The biggest lesson we learned was

no matter how strong you are in any activity, in a
team, you are nothing without your other members!

―Kyle Banks

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Glitter, glue and glam!

During arts and crafts, campers received handy Bible bags that they could decorate using fabric
paint, ribbons, buttons, glitter and lace. We all had lots of fun, whilst applying our creativity and
improving the skills we already had. Our bags came out beautifully! It is something we can use
every Sabbath to carry our Bible and notebook in and be constantly reminded of the fun we had
at the LYP 2017 Camp.
In the second class, campers could design and make face masks to wear to the dinner dance or
to use at the photo booth that was set up for an added bit of fun. The creativity of the campers
was infectious and some staff joined in to make masks or to help those who struggled to find
inspiration.

―Tameca Fredericks

Dine & Dance

The last night of camp was a night of feasting, talent, awards
and dancing. The young men, with their striking dinner dates,
walked a candle-lit path to enter the beautifully decorated hall.
The first order of business for the evening was a Spokesmen’s
Club style topics session, presented by Kaylee Roode and
Janko Ferreira. Next, various campers showcased their talents,
whilst members of staff did some skits and fun acts to add to
the delight. Next up was a delightful dinner of chicken stew and
salad, with waffles and ice-cream for dessert.
After dinner, campers received awards for outstanding
achievements in various sports codes and some special awards.
It was a night to remember for all the right reasons.

―Thea Wallace

“I will never forget the things I have learned, memories I have made and the fears I have overcome. The
dinner dance is the one activity I will remember most of all. The Living Youth Camp has always been a safe

place where today’s youth in the Church are respected for who they are as individuals. ―Abigail Bouwer

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uP the One Side, down the other!

We had the amazing opportunity to have a giant super slide activity.
For many campers and staff, it was the first ever experience on a super slide. The
slide is about 8 m high. It took effort to climb to the top, but the cheering campers
urged us up the very steep ladder.
The thrill of the speed and joy of accomplishment once reaching the bottom pool

made this activity a highlight of camp.
―Lucille Banks

“I felt very nervous, because it was my first time. I wanted to cry, as it
was very high. I listened to Uncle Lawdi; I needed to believe in myself.
When I reached the bottom I felt extremely happy!” ―Sbusiso Ndlovu

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All obstacles

This was one of the activities that most of us
thoroughly enjoyed during the camp. It had to
wait until the fourth day of camp, and we
welcomed the prospect of cooling off in the
muddy water.
The obstacle course is all about being wet and
dirty. We started in an empty fire pit and then
jumped through the pool, working our way from
one end to the other as a team. We then wormed
through a series of tyres, swung over a mud pool
with a rope and then leopard crawled through the
muddy swamp. Next came a swim to the other
side of the dam, where we negotiated some
wooden structures and walked over a balance
beam. The last obstacle was crossing the dam on
a thick rope with a thinner balancing rope
overhead.

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OUT my way

Working our way through the obstacle course
required a great team effort, which was one of
the main things we had accomplished at camp.
It helped us to realise that teamwork,
communication and having fun were the most
important keys to maintain, throughout the
entire camp and beyond.
It looked impossible to a lot of us, but in the
end we managed to walk away victorious. Our
main goal was to get to the end. It took a lot of
motivation and drive to get the job done,
because the sun was extremely hot, although
that, combined with the prospect of cleaning up
and lunch, was incentive enough to persevere to
the end!

―Dennise Sima

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Grab that flag!

A number of campers said that Capture the Flag was a highlight of camp. The team spirit was
good and it was also encouraging to see how Godly young people worked and supported each
other during the activity.
We did a lot of running in the activity, but we kept at it despite getting tired, thanks to the

encouragement and cheers of campers and staff. Capture the Flag taught us perseverance,
which is one of the seven laws of success.
―Yojhi Wembadio

Making waves

Because there were many first-time
campers this year, a number of
campers were unfamiliar with the sport
of water polo, but they were eager to
learn. Even the weaker swimmers
wanted to participate in the activity, so
they resorted to the shallower end of
the pool to play. Before the game could
start, they learned some rules: do not
catch, hold or throw the ball with two
hands and do not allow your shoulders
above the water (because the pool is
too shallow for all campers to tread
water).
The campers and staff who played
exemplified sportsmanship and
honesty. When a rule was broken,
they alerted the referee so that a
proper call could be made. Witnessing
the Church’s youth focussing on
playing fair, having fun and setting the
right example, was positive and
motivational.

―Brittany Andrade

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T HE M O V E S like campers

The X-Box dance night was a fun way to have campers (and even a few staff) exhibit a bit of
their wild side. Almost everyone danced along to the popular X-Box dance game, “Just Dance!”
using the “Kinect”, an X-Box sensor which tracks your movements as you dance. For every
dance move the dancers got correct, their score went up which, in turn, made the dancers more
energetic and enthusiastic.

All campers had good attitudes going into the
dances. Even though some were apprehensive, they
exemplified the fourth law of success, by driving
themselves to be part of the fun! Even if some
were a little nervous, everyone ended up asking
for more as the evening progressed!

―Katie Naudé

Early detection saves lives!

Saturday evening, Mrs Herbert held an interactive discussion on recognising early warning
signs of childhood cancer. This is an area that needs a lot of awareness in South-Africa, since
we lag behind the rest of the world in terms of the successful treatment of childhood cancers.
Campers learned to use a pneumonic to remember the signs to look out for. All campers found
the talk very informative and participated by sharing what they knew about cancer.

―Patrick Wallace
“I enjoyed the part about Ewing Sarcoma and I really liked

the talk a lot.” ―Connor Burger

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The difference a day makes

After breakfast every day, campers and staff met in the thatched roof open-air hall for Christian
Living classes presented by the various senior camp staff and visiting ministers. Each day, one
of the seven laws of success was covered, with practical examples and visual aids assisting to
ingrain the lessons with campers.
Every morning, the laws covered during the previous days were revised and built on. During
evening reflection, campers revealed that they found the Christian Living classes very helpful
and that it added to their growth.

―Thea Wallace

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And the award goes to . . .

The top achievers for the 2017 LYP SA Teen Camp were:
Megan Roode: Most Outstanding Camper, Top Team Player & Sportswoman
Esmien Snyman: Most Improved Camper
Janko Ferreira: Leadership, Sportsman & Clean-as-you-go
Dyllan Gerry: Top Motivator
Kyle Banks: Most Helpful Camper
Sbusiso Ndlovu: Bravery (boys)
Tameca Fredericks: Bravery (girls)

Sports and individual achievers were:
Boys: Kyle Banks (swimming, water polo);
Xavier Benyani (dancing); Janko Ferreira
(volleyball, netball, ultimate Frisbee);
Major Tshose (softball, X-box dancing); and
Yojhi Wembadio (soccer, capture the flag)

Girls: Joy Dlamini (X-box dancing);
Jané Ferreira (volleyball, netball, water polo);
Katie Naudé (swimming); Kaylee Roode (capture the flag);
Megan Roode (soccer, ultimate Frisbee, softball); and
Esmien Snyman (dancing)

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With grateful thanks to all our generous sponsors who have
contributed in so many ways to make the 2017 LYP Teen Camp such
a resounding success:

█ Monument Park Super Spar, Monument Park
(012 460 8161)

█ Amper Alles Mica Rayton, Rayton
(012 734 5553)

█ Rex Maintenance and Construction, Benoni
(082 458 6646)

█ Amanzingwe Lodge & Conference Centre, Broederstroom
(012 205 8600 / http://amanzingwe.co.za)

█ Valhalla Baseball and Softball Club under the organisation
Hi Five Coaching (Pty) Ltd, Valhalla – Hayley Scott &
Gary Maree (083 294 4044 / (http://www.hifivecoaching.co.za)

█ Wild Hawk Spur Steak Ranch, Irene Village Mall
(012 662 4050)

█ All the many individuals

What some parents commented

“Thank you to everyone involved with the LYP Teen Camp. Without your sacrifice,
our children would not have had this opportunity to grow and develop.”
”My son had a wonderful time and said that he had grown spiritually.”
“My daughter cannot stop talking about what a great experience it was and this
camp really helped her to grow. I can see it. She wants to start the Bible Study
course and a lot more. Thanks for helping her overcome some of her fears and
making her a stronger person. She definitely wants to attend camp again.”
“Thank you so much for your hard work and commitment. My daughter has had
many positive experiences at camp this year.”

For more information on the
Living Youth Programs
and

Living Youth Teen Camps,
please visit http://www.livingyouth.org/about-us/
or contact the SA camp director at [email protected]