NY ODAC

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - ODAC Orientation Camp [11-12 March] -;

Hello all ODACians! (: This is an update of the camp, please take note of the following details, brief camp program, packing list, marine groupings, flag & identity.

IMPORTANT!
- Please bring a proper camping bag to camp as you will be carrying it for the trek. The camping bag should be able to withstand to a load up to 10kg.
- J1s: Please gather at 1pm on this Friday outside ODAC store to pass Jacqueline the $30 for the 2 T-shirts.
- J2s: Please gather at 8.30am on this Friday outside ODAC store to pass Jacqueline the $14 for the new T-shirt.

1. Brief outline for camp program

- The trek will be in the West area and will end at Bukit Gombak MRT station at approximately 1830 (630PM).
- All valuables will be collected at the start of the camp and only returned at the end of it.
- Please kindly keep your parents informed and updated about the camp.
- If you’ve any issues/queries, please feel free to contact your group IC .

2. Packing list

- This packing list includes the attire that you are wearing when you report for the camp.

- This packing list indicates the bare minimum items one is required to bring for the camp. It is solely up to the individual needs if one wants to bring excess items. (Do take note that you will be trekking with your bag.)

- Label your name on all your belongings.

- All items are to be packed into a camping bag which ought to be able to fit items up to a 10kg load.

3. Marine Groupings

- The group ICs (highlighted in yellow) and assistant ICs (highlighted in blue) will take charge of their respective marine groups.
- Those highlighted in green are those who are not attending the camp.
- Even for those who are not going for the camp, you will still have to contribute to the group flag and identity.

4. Identity

- Identity will have to be worn by all group members at all times
- Names can also be written on the identity
- Each group will have a group colour that will be the main colour for the identity for easy identification
- Blue whale: Blue
- Dolphin: Green
- Marlin: Red
- Stingray: Yellow

- Eg. Wristband, sash, etc

5. Flag

- Ensure that group name is on it
- Flag dimensions: 0.8 m by 0.6m
- Prepare one of the sides for a pole to be inserted

- jacqueline

update-11:41 PM

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General Information

CCA Hours: Every Wednesday, 3 - 7pm
Current Training Schedule: Land PT are held on every Wednesday while water PT are held on selected days. Land PT comprises of statics and long-distance runs ranging from 4km to 15km while water PT consists of long-distance swimming of 1km or more and other water activities. Some non-physical activities (e.g. campcraft) are held on selected Saturdays as well.
(Frequency of training increases nearing activities such as Standard Chartered Marathon & overseas expedition.)

NANYANG ODAC 9th batch

Teachers-in-charge: Mr Gurmit Singh, Mr Gilbert Tay & Miss Sherilyn Tan Yi Zhen
President: Haw JieKang
Vice-President: Tan Zhi Hong

Exco: Janelle Siew(Land PTI), Ong Yong Zheng(Land PTI), Ivy Oh(Water PTI), Ho Weile(Water PTI), Lim Audrey(QM), Jason Tan(QM), Sharon Soh(Secretary), Lydia Gan(Publicity), Nathaniel Oh(Medic), Pang Yuan Yun(Medic), Lee Li Jun Cheryl(Skills ic), Ng Yuan Xiang(Skills ic), Kenneth Ng(Expedition ic)

Members: Chua RuiJian Eugene, Kenneth Tay Tong Leng, KuikYik Jean, Lim Bi Xia, Chua Song Jun, Chew Wei Jie, Larry Moh, Tan HaoQuan, Soong Jie Ming, Foo Sheng Cong, Charlene Ong Xue Lin, Jonathan Loh, Hoo Jun Yuan Daniel, Du Yi Zhi, Justin Ho, Toh Wei Wang, Teo Wen Hao Dennis, Samuel Lee

The J2s (2012) is the current 9th batch of NYODAC. Since the beginning of the year, we have participated in activities such as Odac Camp and rockclimbing courses where we achieved a level one in rockclimbing. Furthermore, we are also preparing and planning for activities such as kayaking, and the Standard Chatered Marathon. Upcoming activities on our agenda includes kayaking/Canoeing courses(2 stars), Have basic Oudoor skills and water confidence(2012).

For more information, please refer to the blog for future updates or feel free to approach any NYODACIANS.

History

NY ODAC was established in 1978 and was formerly known as OAC. The motto of OAC was "The experience is YOURS".
During that time, OAC focused more on discipline and was more regimental as compared to the current ODAC. Mrs Koh was the teacher-in-charge then.
Furthermore, 4 marine groups, namely Blue Whale, Dolphin, Marlin and Stingray were initiated in the early years of OAC.

In 2003, Mr Thaddeus Lawrence took over the 1st ODAC. The 1st ODAC is also known as the 25th OAC and has a strength of about 20.
Mr Lawrence took part in the Sahara Desert Run in July 2009.

The motto of ODAC is "Challenge your limits". As an odacian,we strive to explore and push our limits, be it physically or mentally, especially when participating in outdoors activities.
In addition, all odacians adhere to the following 8 qualities:

Commitment
Determination
Discpline
Integrity
Responsibility
Nature Appreciation
To have Adventurous Spirit
To be a good team player

In 2004, Mr Ong Jiun Hoe and Ms Yap Chiew Ring joined ODAC. ODAC engages in both land and water activities.

In 2005, Ms Lynette Poh joined the ODAC family, leaving in 2006.

In 2006, Ms Seah joined us and assisted Mr Ong in running the club, both stepping down in 2007.

In 2010, Mr Ong came back and together with the newly joined teachers, Mr Loy Suan Hui and Ms Chim Yi Hui, they run the club together.

In 2011, Ms Tan Shuyun, Ms Tan Yi Zhen Sherilyn and Mr Gurmit took over Odac.

NY ODAC has participated in various competitions which include the Adventure Race Singapore, Adventure Trail Challenge and annual Vertical Marathon. Moreover, ODAC also participate in other activities such as the Outdoor Training Camps, Night Cycling and De Urbanised Traverse.

In 2012, Ms Tan Shuyun left the odac family, and Mr Gilbert Tay joined in. Together with Mr Gurmit and Ms Tan Yi Zhen, they run the club.

NY ODAC is now planning to take on a kayaking course and a marathon.