The Star :: Saturday December 8, 2007

MOST students would have preferred to stay in the comfort of their own homes during the year-end school break.

However, several Sri Kuala Lumpur primary school pupils went back to school.

The 32 participants, aged between seven and 11 years, took part in the third edition of the Total Gymnas-tique's gymnastics camp at the Sri Kuala Lumpur gymnasium in Subang Jaya from Nov 20 to 23.

 
Energetic: The pupils taking turns jumping on a trampoline.

They had a splendid time with many activities lined up for them at the three-and-half-day of fun-filled educational stint.

Total Gymnastique chief coach Mike Ng said parents had enquired about the camp even before the school holidays began.

The camp was more than just about learning acrobatic routines. The participants were also taught basic first aid and cheerleading skills.

Besides that, the energetic young participants indulged in various indoor and outdoor games under the supervision of the coaching crew.

They were divided into four teams - Acrobats, Acrohawks, Acrocrocs and Acrofoxs - to vie in the team competition.

“It is an opportunity for the children to develop self-confidence and team building spirit while they integrate with their peers,” said Ng.

Although activities ended early in the evening for the first two days, the children were allowed to stretch their sense of adventure on the third day.

 
Wet fun: (From left) Samantha Gan, Chloe Yap, Adinda Sarah Rinaldi and Ros Maizura having a splashing time at the pool.

For a start, they visited the Bird Park in Lake Gardens followed by a splashing time at the school's pool after lunch.

“They had to answer a multi-choice questionnaire with 10 questions while they went on a stroll at the park. Their individual marks contributed to their respective teams' final scores,” added Ng.

Nine-year-old Niklas Er from SJK (C) Yuk Chai, Petaling Jaya said it was his second time attending the camp.

“I have been training with the Total Gymnastique for the past two years. And this is an event that I always look forward to because it is enjoyable,'' he said.