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BBDC YOUTH CAMP 2004
Theme: LIVING A NOBLE AND HEALTHY LIFEDate: 15 to 22 December 2004
Age: 12 to 15 years old
Camp Size: 50 Students only - Based on first come first serve basis.
Camp Fee: S$10 per day
Cost of T-shirt: Not out yet.
Cut-off-date of Registration: 1 November 2004
Brief Description:
All participants will gain a firsthand experience of being in a monastery by participating in
ceremonies, meditation, and vegetarian meals. Participants will be introduced to basic Buddhist
teaching and values.
Participants will reflect on ways in which we can promote sustainable living and wise use of
resources on this planet, and nurture compassion for all living things. Culture will be introduced
through arts and crafts, drama, games and sports. All activities will be conducted in Chinese and English.
Parents are welcome to apply as volunteer helpers.
Venue: Nan Hai Pu Tuo San
825B Jalan Lembok
SINGAPORE
Camp Co-coordinator: Dharma Master Heng Tsung
Bhikshu Heng Tsung left the home life with Venerable Master Hua and was fully ordained in year 1989.
He graduated from Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) in the year 1996 and has since been involved
in youth education. He is currently a lecturer in the Developing Virtue Boy's School (Secondary Level)
in the Sagely City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and has conducted numerous youth development programs over
the years.
Topics: Buddhist Study & Practice
Meditation
Cultural Activities
Physical Fitness Activities
Outdoor Activities
Text to be used: Standards for Students (Di Zi Gui)
(The Standards for Students are basic requisites for being a good person
and guidelines for living in harmony with others.)
Buddhist Books Distribution Centre
203B, Lavender Street, Singapore 338763 Tel: 62930928
Email Address:
[email protected]: www.bbdc2000.org
APPLICATION FORM
BBDC Youth Camp 2004
Student Information
Reg #:
Student's Name:
Chinese Name:
Gender:
Present Standard:
Student's Home Address
Home Phone:
Student's Date of Birth:
Age:
T-shirt Size (bracket one): S M L XL
Emergency Number to call:
Name of Emergency Contact Person:
Student live with (bracket one) Father Mother Both Other
Name of Student's School:
School Address:
Family Information
Parents' Name (Father): (Mother):
Parents Age (Father): (Mother):
Parents' Religious Faith (Father): (Mother):
Parents' Occupations (Father): (Mother):
Father's Contact Number: (Mother):
Parents' Email Address (Father): (Mother):
Siblings' Age:
You may register through email first and followed up by post. On a separate sheet, a hand-written essay by the student as to why he/she wants to attend the Youth Camp. Please encourage the child to be frank and straightforward and to express his/her true feelings and aspirations in his/her own sentiments and words (100-500 words).
Send to: Buddhist Books Distribution Center
203B Lavender Street
Singapore 338763
* Please remember to attach your photograph together with this application.*
Buddhist Books Distribution Centre
203B, Lavender Street, Singapore 338763 Tel: 62930928
Email Address:
[email protected]: www.bbdc2000.org
Application Form for 1) Volunteer Teachers, 2) Counselors, and
3) Assistants (Please choose one). Attach your photograph together with this application.
1) Personal Information
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Address:
Phone:
T-Shirt Size: S M L XL
2) Educational Background
Highest Standard:
School Name:
Major:
Degree:
3) Work History (a resume can be attached)
Employer's Name:
Position:
Year:
4) Previous Teaching Experience or Experience with Children
5) Interests (circle all that apply)
a) Teacher
b) Assistant
c) Buddhist Studies
d) Meditation
e) Arts & Crafts
f) Music/songs/choir
g) Drama
h) Outdoor activities & games
i) Sports/physical fitness
j) Dance/movement
k) Others:
6) Hours Available: Please list the hours and dates you are available to volunteer.
Please write a brief essay on why you want to be a volunteer teacher/counselor/assistant.
Tentative Daily Schedule:
(Subject to further adjustment.)
AM
5.00 – 5.30 Wake Up
5.30 – 6.00 Morning Ceremony
6.10 – 6.45 Breakfast
6.45 – 7.00 Break (Rest Time)
7.10 – 8.00 Meditation
8.15 – 8.50 Cleaning (Community Service)
9.00 – 10.15 Buddhist Study (Guest Speakers)
10.30 – 12pm Lunch Ceremony, Lunch & Concluding of Meal
PM
12.00 – 12.30 Rest
12.30 – 01.20 Break Out Classes (refer to above)
01.30 – 02.20 Break Out Classes (refer to above)
03.30 – 05.00 Extra Curriculum Activities
05.15 – 06.00 Dinner
06.00 – 06.20 Break
06.30 – 07.30 Evening Ceremony
07.30 – 09.00 Dharma Talk & Discussion
09.00 – 09.30 Heart Mantra & Transferring of Merits
09.35 – 10.00 Lights Out
LAST DAY
5.00 – 6.00 pm Preparation for Camp Fire
6.00 – 9.00 pm Group Performance & Farewell Gathering
9.20pm Everlasting Night…