Camping in the City
Once again, Honsbridge returns to adventure as they venture into deep, remote rainforests
of….Cheras, KL?
That’s right, the Honnets are having a field trip to the City Camping Park at Cheras. The
Park is located near the Cheras Leisure Mall. Our teachers, Mr Kuldip, Mr Tan, Ms Kok and
Mr Jason accompany the Honnets while taking the Honnets on a MRT around 8:30 from our
school to the Taman Mutiara station. From there, the Honnets must walk all the way to the
Park.
Once they’ve arrived at the City Camping Park at 9:00pm, the Honnets were given a
program briefing. The camp director, Mr Charlie Ng briefed the Honnets about safety and
survival in the jungle. After that, the Honnets were taught to make clove hitches and square
lashings.
By 11:30am, the Honnets learned to make tables to prepare for cooking lunch. The Park
directors taught them how to collect cooking utensils and food rations. Most importantly, the
Honnets were taught how to collect firewood and start a fire, which would be useful for both
cooking and warmth. Soon, the Honnets learned how to cook meals such as fried rice and
fried noodles which later became their 1pm lunch. Happily, the Honnets’ meals are delicious
enough that they didn’t have to sneak off into the nearby Mall outside for snacks.
Once they’ve finished their lunch, the Honnets washed up and assembled for inspection at
1:30pm. By 2pm, the Honnets had fun playing the low rope obstacle course and tree
climbing, an activity that includes crossing rope bridges and tire swings.
Finally, the Honnets gathered back for a program summary before returning home by 4pm.
Phew! That’s quite an adventure for a very small camp!
Honsbridge would like to thank Charlie Ng and other directors of the City Camping Park for
their dedication.
The trip maybe over but adventure continues for Honsbridge.
