Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA)
Report of the Youth Camping Program Theme: Together for our society
Organized by:
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia
Date:
September 13-14, 2008 (2 days & 1 night)
Venue:
Sihanouk Ville
Purposes:
Raising Education Awareness and Encouraging Cambodian youth to get involved in social activities
Reporter:
Bun Chamroeun (SYC 05)
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA)
Pre-Camp Activities The Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) has successfully organized a camping program to Sihanouk Ville on September, 13-14 2008 which was participated by 49 people, one of whom was Mss. He Jinglin, a HIV activist from China. We were also lucky to have 3 ex-SYC participants, Mr. Amirul Azam, Ms. Nur Izzati Bte Jasni (Izzati), and Mr. Ong Hock Guan (Steve), who traveled all the way from Singapore to join us. Prior to the camp, we spread the information by sticking flyers on the information boards of many universities in Phnom Penh.
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) There was also an orientation conducted by all the Cambodia SYCA Alumni at Pannasatra University of Cambodia (PUC) on the 7th of September, 2008. The participants were informed about: 1. Introduction of SunBurst Youth Camp Program in Singapore: -What is it? -Who can apply? -How to apply? -Reflection of the ex-participants 2. Introduction about The Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) 3. The Objective of the Camping Program 4. The Schedule of the Program:
SYCA Camping Program Schedule: September 13: 5:00 5:30 7:10-7:30 7:30-8:00 8:00-9:00 9:00-9:20 9:20-10:00 10:00 10:00-11:30 11:30 14:00-16:30 16:30-17:00 18:30-00:00 00:30-7:00
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Gathering Departure for Sihanouk Ville Breakfast in the bus Participants’ self introduction Fun activities in the bus Presentation about SYCA + Q&A Experience sharing + Chatting Arrival at the hotel Check in. Refresh and relax in the hotel Lunch Workshops by the participants in the community Distributing learning material to workshop participants Dinner & Beach party Open time
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Check out of the hotel. Breakfast Urban challenge Lunch Beach time Return back to Phnom Penh Reflection Arrival at Phnom Penh
September 14: 7:00 7:30 8:00-12:00 12:00 13:00-14:30 14:30 16:00-16:30 19:00
Note: The program is subject to change.
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA)
Day 1 Date: 13 September, 2008 Member: 49 (Organizers: 11 Participants: 38) Absence: Kang Prak and Lor Bun Heng At 6:30, after having gathered in front of Panhasastras University of Cambodia, all the participants got on the bus to go to pick up 3 Singaporean participants at Phnom Penh International Airport. Breakfast was also given on the way there. The program kicked off with a game called “Selfintroduction”. Everyone was told to self-introduce themselves and then recalled the name(s) of the one(s) who had self-introduced before them. Once finished, the program continued with a brief presentation about the camp’s schedule and then all was having fun singing and telling jokes until 10:45 when Miss Davy explained to everyone about the skid show to be performed for the children at slum areas. We arrived at Sihanouk Ville at 12:40 when we got off and went to have lunch at Mlob Mearn restaurant.
After lunch, we went to check in at O’Cherte arl hotel at 2:00. At 2:20, we set off to the slum areas at Mlob Ta Pang organization. Since there are two slum areas, and one is located quite far from another; participants were divided into two groups. Group 1 (Slum 1), consisting of 25 people, was facilitated by Miss Srun Sovan. Group 2 (Slum 2), consisting of 25 people, was facilitated by Miss Ly Seavhuong.
Since one of our main purpose was to raise education awareness among children there, we had planned to go to meet the children aged from 6 to 11 studying at the community schools run by Mlob ta Pang organization. The main activities intended for the two schools were the same. We began with a brief self-introduction to all the children, followed by a skid show performed by the participants. The skid show entitled “The Benefit of Knowledge” was our mean to illustrate some of the most important things that education can bring to one’s future.
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) After the show, the children were grouped into small teams of 7 to 12 members, and all the participants were divided to go to each group to carry on the next activity. Children were asked to talk about their future plans and how they wanted to pursuit them; meanwhile we also played some games to create a sense of fun and unity among them. At the end, before biding farewell, we contributed some stationery (books, pencils, rubbers) and noodles to them on the hope encouraging them to continue their study.
At 6:30, we started the party at O’Chertearl beach. The meal included sea food barbecue and soft drinks. For entertainment, there was dancing with Khmer Traditional and international music. Although everyone was fully engaged in all activities during the day, they did not seem to lack energy for the entertainment program in the evening. Everyone was having fun dancing and teaching our Singaporean friends some Khmer Traditional dance moves like Rom Vong, Saravan, Lam Leov, etc. Also, there was a “Mr. and Miss Camp� beauty contest which the contestants were told to do something to show their talent and at the same made the party even more enjoyable.
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA)
Day 2 Date: 14 September, 2008 Member: 49 (Organizers: 11 Participants: 38) Absence: Kang Prak and Lor Bun Heng
The program started at 7:00am when everyone gathered at room 314 to watch a short picture video presentation summarizing day 1 activities and then shared some comments and reflections. Later at 8:00am, we checked out of the hotel and got on the bus to go to the point where the following activity was to be held. Breakfast we also given on the way there.
The activity of the day is called Urban Challenge – expired by the one included in SYC and a TV program called Amazing Race. Participants were divided into 4 groups, each facilitated by one organizer who prepared this challenge program (Group 1: Miss Srun Sovan, Group 2: Ly Seavhuong, Group 3: Bun Chamroeun, Group 4: Yi Longdy and Mon Mliss). Each group was given a piece of papers containing the information about the places where they were supposed to find, some questions related to those places, and some instruction about the thing to do at each place such as taking photo with a certain statue or in front of certain building, etc. The group which finished all the tasks and came to the meeting point first won. The challenge began at 8:15 and completely finished at 12:00pm. The winning team was group 4.
Later we had lunch at the meeting point of Urban Challenge, Chnay Chhey Chumnaes restaurant (Victory Beach restaurant). Once finished, participants got on the bus to O’Chertearl beach to spend some time swimming and relaxing. This free and easy time went on until 2:15pm when we set off back to Phnom Penh.
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) On the way back, each participant was told to come up to the front and express some comments and feedbacks about the whole camp. Overall, the participants felt very strongly that this camping program was very useful as it allowed them to have the first-hand experience with the children at slum areas where some of them have never been to before.
One of the participants said: “It was my first time going slums; it really opened my eyes to see the real situation in our country and encouraged me to do my utmost to help”.
As for the second main activity which was the Urban Challenge, though it was a bit tiring, everyone agreed that it was enjoyable and even educational. “I have come to visit Sihanouk Ville many times before, but I have never paid much attention to the other historical or administrative places besides the beach and the hotels. Though admittedly it was very tiring, this camp broadened my mind by allowing me the chance to know a lot more about Sihanouk Ville. Moreover, on the way to each destination, we also had the time to talk to new friends and got to find out more about one another which I think was very important to improve our socialization”, said a female participant.
Although the event was very successful, not everything went well as planned. One thing was about the timing of each activity which sometimes exceeded. Moreover, at the slum areas, the instruction about what the participants should have done was not detail enough which from time to time made some of them become sidetracked. However, all in all, the overall feedbacks we received were very positive and encouraging.
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA)
SYCA-Cambodia’s Incomes and Expenditures Account as at 30th September, 2008 $
$
Incomes: Fund from University of Cambodia
88.12
Fund from Phnom Penh Municipal
250.00
Fund from CPY 2006
50.00
Fund from SYC
400.00
Registration fee
950.00 1738.12
Expenditures: Buy stationery for children Food
(79.63) (474.52)
Communication
(22.00)
Transportation
(380.63)
Documents
(42.15)
Hotel
(160.00)
T-shirt
(110.00)
Other expenses
(93.47) (1362.40)
Surplus Cash left from last project
375.72 1.25 376.97
Youth Camping Program (13-14, September, 2008)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA)
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) Youth Camping Program (September 13-14, 2008)
SYC Alumni No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Name Bun Chamroeun Him Sophal Kang Prak Leang Srey On Ly Seavhuong Mann Mliss Seng Pyseth Sok Chamroeun Soun Sokha Srun Sovan Yi Longdy Yun Socheata
Participants 1 Amirul Azam 2 Chea Sophal 3 Chak Sovannara 4 Dim Socheat 5 Hour Leap Heang 6 Hy Rathy 7 Ka Sovan Dalin 8 Kem Sithi Panha 9 Kong Davy 10 Uy Prok Somalai 11 Lim Lina 12 Lor Bun Heng 13 Ly Salin 14 Mov Sokunneary 15 Nur Izzati Bte Jasni (Izzati) 16 Ny Ratanak 17 Ny Sokhour 18 Oeng Siev Tong 19 Ong Hock Guan (Steve) 20 Ou Sopheak 21 Phlek Mealea 22 Phy Nidona 23 Roeun Sovanny 24 Samith Vatnak Oudom
Sex M M M F F F M M M F M F
Tel 012 791 229 012 601 081 016 514 097 012 538 531 012 387 909 012 227 069 012 216 303 092 272 701 012 345 829 012 678 670 016 561 950 012 764 725
M F M F F F F M F M F M M F F M M M M M F M F M
+65 81338551 016 855 514 099 734389 092 661 372 092 234 587 011 850 868 012 377 271 012 306 314 012 486 983 012 480 069 011 302 442 012 867 769 012 570 357 012 716 268 +6597466541 012 295 728 016 373 789 012 577 611 + 65 91825874 012 313 277 012 484 992 012 584 666 013 608 321 012 413 340
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E-mail jomroeun@yahoo.com sophal89@gmail.com agprak@gmail.com sreyonleang@gmail.com lyseavhuong@yahoo.com mann_mliss@yahoo.com pyseth_927@yahoo.com chamroeunsok@gmail.com sokhasoun@yahoo.com srunsovan@yahoo.com longdyyi@gmail.com cassandrafromtexas@yahoo.com
axam2000@gmail.com elma1910@yahoo.com coolinara@yahoo.com socheat_dim@yahoo.com leapheanghour@puc.edu.kh hyrathy@yahoo.com pooh_dalin@yahoo.com kimpanha1@yahoo.com davy2002us@yahoo.com lina_rith@yahoo.com golden_angkor01@yahoo.com salin_ly@yahoo.com neary.num@gmail.com izzati_j@hotmail.com sokhourny@yahoo.com xiaotong_50@yahoo.com osteveeretso@hotmail.com ousopheak@puc.edu.kh mealea007@yahoo.com phynidona@yahoo.com 011 417999 vatnakoudom_svo@puc.edu.kh
Institution IFL RULE IU RULE UHS RULE RULE RUPP UC IFL IFL YKHS
IFL NUM PUC IFL IFL IFL RULE PUC IU NUM RULE IFL IFL PUC PUC IFL UC PUC
Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Sao Yourngchantreara Sarim Diamond Sok Leng Sok Sovatha Som Chanthida Sruy Sokla Suy Vathna Tan Chornay Tang Dalin Tith Voliya Tuy Ratha Vat Sereymongkol Yos Somnop He Jinglin Meng Hor
M F M F F F M F F M M F M F M
017 498 104 012 981 618 011 544 507 011 777 675 012 678 734 012 822 274 011 737 625 016 720 098 016 260 260 016 552265 017 696768 012 774 836 012 605457
syc_threara@yahoo.com sarim.diamond@yahoo.com william_pp_kh@yahoo.com kittygirl_baby@yahoo.com thida_ruppdot@yahoo.com sokla.pass@gmail.com vathna_suy@yahoo.com chornay_g2005@yahoo.com dalin_qing@yahoo.com ratha_boy2008@yahoo.com yosssomnoup@yahoo.com hej@unaids.org
012 201244
IFL PUC IFL UC PUC ITC IFL UHS UHS UHS RUPP UHS
Overview about Sunburst Youth Camp Alumni Cambodia (SYCA) The SunBurst Youth Camp Alumni in Cambodia was formed on the 9th of June, 2008 after Mr. Ny Sokhour, SYC 01 has informed to all Cambodian ex-SYC participants about SYC Singapore’s initiative to form an alumni network in each participating country. On the day of our first meeting at Pannasastra University of Cambodia, while most of the current participants from 2006 to 2007 came to attend the meeting, only a few from the earlier batches were present, for the majority of them have either gone abroad or get occupied with their job or study. However, we were still lucky to have at least one member from each batch, and below is the contact list of the current SYC Alumni Cambodia.
Cambodian SYC Alumni Contact List No. Name 1. Ny Sok Hour 2. Kong Davy 3. Ly Salin 4. Chok Sovannara 5. Som Chanthida 6. Kem Sithipanha 7. Bun Chamroeun 8. Srun Sovan 9. Yi Longdy 10. Sok Chamroeun 11. Seng Pyseth 12. Him Sophal 13. Suon Sokha 14. Ly Seav Huong
Sex M F M M F M M F M M M M M F
Phone 016 373 789 012 486 983 012 570 357 011 445 512 012 678 734 012 306 314 012 791 229 012 678 670 016 561950 092 272701 012 216303 012 678 830 012 345 829 012 387 909
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Email sokhourny@yahoo.com davy2002us@yahoo.com salin_ly@yahoo.com sosvnnr@yahoo.com thida_ruppdot@yahoo.com kimpanha1@yahoo.com jomroeun@yahoo.com srunsovan@yahoo.com longdyyi@gmail.com chamroeunsok@gmail.com pyseth_927@yahoo.com him_sophal@yahoo.com sokhasoun@yahoo.com lyseavhuong@yahoo.com
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