Within the Kalbarri camp experience, I was able to demonstrate in many cases, leadership skills, teamwork and values, resulting in my personal growth and respect for many of my peers.
This was exhibited when my group was deciding what colours the friendship bracelets should be. We were arguing about what we wanted as it was to express and indicate different our camp experience. So, I suggested that we use the process of elimination and everyone voted on their least favourite each time, then when we got up to the last few we thought about what each colour was going to express. Blue is the water that we swam in the gorges. Red being the colour of the spectacular scenery of Kalbarri National Park, in which we learnt is the result of many millions of years of geological formation. Beneath the landscape is deep, horizontal bands of multi-coloured sands which were deposited in layers some 400 million years ago. Green the colour of the vibrant shrubs and landscape. Finally, Purple, the colour of James’s braces in which symbolises the hilarious inside jokes that have bonded us together as not only peers but as friends.
As can be seen the first image, the beginning of a leading idea, nurtured teamwork, which eventually made us choose purple and green as these colours were the most monumental to us. This usage of leadership helped my group get passed any arguments, made sure everyone agreed with the result and maximised efficiency. Leadership is not about working towards a goal single-handedly, however inspiring, and motivating people to work together towards a goal. Also, teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal, that my group was amazing at given all of the opportunities that were given throughout the week.
Earlier in the week, we went to a stunning campsite called four ways, that we ventured though going rock climbing, swimming in the lake, hiking and even skimming rocks. Nevertheless, along with all this fun came frustration and hard work, which was harnessed by the upmost values that everyone gave. Including patients, reliability, open-mindedness, however, I personally showed integrity when our group forgot to obey one of our camp leaders’ rules. We were given a set of rules before venturing out in the gorge, so we stayed safe and did not put others at risk.
Although before we went climbing on the rocks (which can be seen in the second image), we forgot to put our shoes back on with all the excitement, disrespecting our camp leader. After realising what myself had participated in I went and apologised to the camp leader on behalf of my peers and my own actions. After my realisation, I proceeded to right my wrong and show integrity. Which is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
These acts of leadership, teamwork and values have had a lasting impact on my growth as a person, and friendships, that will stay with me forever.