March Camp 2026

The evening of 13 March 2026 marked the beginning of this year’s March Camp. Over the next three days and two nights, scouts were immersed in a series of demanding yet meaningful activities designed to challenge the newly formed patrols. Through moments of intensity and perseverance, the scouts pushed on and gave their best, emerging more resilient and closely bonded—both within their patrols and as one troop. This spirit was perfectly captured in the camp theme: 风雨同舟，逆流而上.

Day 1

The camp commenced with campsite development, where scouts constructed their patrol gadgets and safari beds. With daylight fading quickly, patrols worked with urgency and teamwork to complete a functional structure.

After dinner, scouts were met with a surprise “rain drill”, simulating an evacuation scenario during inclement weather. Quickly packing their rucksacks, they moved swiftly out of the campsite and walked round the track, leaving no one behind.

The day concluded with preparation for the hike the next day. Secondary 2 and 3 scouts undertook route planning, while Secondary 1 scouts were guided by the Ventures in proper waterproofing and bag-packing techniques.

Day 2 

The day began with morning physical training, reinforcing the scouts’ physical standards and mental resilience. After breakfast and inspection preparation, the troop assembled for 升旗 and inspection.

The inspection was comprehensive, assessing everything from previously constructed pounders to campsite gadgets, layout, and uniform standards, demanding standardisation under limited time.

Following final preparations, the troop set off for their hike at 10 a.m. Secondary 2 and 3 scouts moved in combined patrol groups, while the Secondary 1 scouts hiked as a batch.

The Secondary 1 scouts successfully completed their route to MacRitchie Reservoir and back within three hours. In the afternoon, they were introduced to Backwoodsman skills, including fire-lighting and preparing simple camp dishes such as bread twist and orange egg. The day continued with a lashing challenge, where they built and raced chariots, showcasing both technical skill and teamwork.

Meanwhile, the Secondary 2 and 3 scouts began their journey with a stop at Bishan North to purchase their pre-planned food supplies. Over the next four hours, they navigated their planned routes using only topographic maps, all while pushing through the heat and fatigue. The importance of having excellent patrol spirit and teamwork became evident as hours passed.

Their final challenge was Backwoodsman, where groups had to dig pits, firelight, and prepare food. The satisfaction of enjoying their self-cooked pineapple rice and chicken was a well-earned reward.

The day concluded with camp-light. As patrols presented their skits and sang familiar campfire songs together, the fatigue of the day gave way to shared laughter, camaraderie, and lasting memories.

Day 3 

The final day began with campsite dismantling after breakfast. Despite the additional tasks of including safari beds and the troop gateway—the scouts worked cohesively as a troop, ensuring no patrol was left behind.

Following that was an open inspection, with scouts laying out all their clothes and equipment to account for all their items.

This was followed by the highly anticipated Inter-Patrol Stove Cooking Competition (IPSCC), where scouts demonstrated creativity, preparation, and culinary skill in producing impressive dishes from given ingredients.

The camp concluded with a four-station SRIT. At each station, patrols were pushed to think critically and adapt under pressure — from constructing waterproof shelters to pinpointing checkpoints using torn maps. It was a true test of the teamwork, leadership, and trust developed over the past three days.

The camp ended with a debrief and a resounding troop cheer. Though physically tired, the scouts left stronger, more united, and filled with experiences and memories that will definitely stay with them for years to come.

“The camp was challenging for both me and my patrol as we had to face many challenges and this was the first camp that the Sec 1 scouts in my patrol  were attending with us. However, these challenges allowed us to grow and learn core values such as the importance of working fast, how to work as a team and many other things.” 

~ David Koh, Eagle (March Camp 2026 best patrol) Patrol Leader

During the camp, my patrol and I faced many challenges such as being short on manpower when facing completing tasks, having to guide the new Sec 1 scouts in Eagle, as well as a few members of my patrol being sick or injured prior to the camp. 

This forced us to work with a sense of urgency and taught us the importance of working fast. I also had to learn how to allocate tasks to my patrol as an APL. 

This also taught us perseverance to keep moving forward even if we weren’t in the best state physically. 

Guiding the Sec 1s allowed me and my patrol members to learn how to step up as a senior and teach them. This taught me to not just focus on my own growth but help others in their growth. The challenges we faced during camp also allowed us to grow and learn new values, skills and gave us many learning opportunities.

~Lim Zhu Jun, Eagle Assistant Patrol Leader