The 2014 'Caltex PAssion for Kids' programme, which took place from 24th May to 25th May 2014, featured an inaugural two-day residential camp for about 150 students from less privileged backgrounds.
Aged 10 to 14, they were from People's Association's (PA) 8 T-Net Club (Teens Network Club) as well as students (i.e. from eight schools) under the Ministry of Education's (MOE) Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). This year's programme marked the first time that an overnight element was introduced, with students participating in a residential camp at the National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI) campus.
The camp consisted of several workshops, which were especially customised for the participants by the 20 PA Trainers. An elective component with team building activities such as obstacle courses, station games, and camp fire presentations enhanced their academic knowledge, social skills, built self-confidence and encouraged teamwork.
