May 2008 - Epilepsy Australia

my favouritething aboutcamp?epilepsy so in the afternoon everyonebroke into their groups to begin workon their skits. We were very lucky tohave Mr Danny Gibson, a local MusicalTheatre Director come along to give ussome tips. After dinner and with muchanticipation, the show began. This yearthe North West region proved victoriouswith a very colourful and thoughtprovoking performance. The South andNorth also did a fantastic job.The rest of the evening was spent onthe Karaoke machine, which was metwith lots of enthusiasm!! While therewere a few sleepy heads about the nextmorning, enough energy was found totackle the ‘Challenge Course’ working inteams to achieve the various challenges.Above: Campers getting on the bus at LauncestonLeft: ‘Bossie’ and helpers on the Challenge CourseBelow: Danny Gibson presenting the trophy for the‘best skit about epilepsy’ to Kay, on behalf ofthe North West TeamTasmania’s Junior Camp 2008It was wonderful to see everyone workso well together.After yet another fabulous meal wepacked up our cabins, and the Hobart/Launceston Bus left around two o’clock,with lots of sleepy people on board.Thanks must go to the CommunitySupport Levy through the TasmanianGovernment who funded this camp,as well as the Lions Clubs of KingsMeadows and West Tamar and the CarerRespite Centre in the North.The biggest thank you, however, mustgo to the volunteer carers who gave uptheir weekend to enable us to have theCamp.Playing in games roomGetting togetherAnythingSwimming and KaraokeKaraoke night andswimmingEverythingThe get together and havefun and laughsMaking new friendsEverythingEverything – I had a greattimeFlying fox and giant swingMeeting new people andsharing stories aboutepilepsyThe games roomThe food and activitiesEverythingMeeting new people andhaving funThe peopleGetting together withother families that lovehaving a great timeJust being around peopleand friendsSneaking out at nightGiant swingMeeting all the gang againGreat companyEverything – it was goodFood !!!Comments taken from Camp Evaluation FormsTHE EPILEPSY REPORT MAY 200823