My group scout leader, Manfred, inspired me to attend Camp Rigel. He is the course director for this year's Camp Rigel and told me to gain some experience of being a Rover Scout. He shared with me the experiences that the previous Campfire and Camp that Project Rigel. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the Campfire as I was overseas, therefore, I really wanted to attend Camp Rigel so I could learn more about what it's about. Thus, I learnt that Camp Rigel is a part of Project Rigel where participants get an opportunity to immerse together in a 2 days 1 night programme. It is a joint camp between the Rovers and Scouts with Special Needs Sections with its aim to build new bonds and reinforce existing camaraderies. The camp serves as an opportunity for SN Scouts to partake in core scouting experiences not afforded to them during the normal scout training sessions. For Rovers, this serves as a platform for them to give back to the Scouting community by helping to impart Scouting knowledge and experiences to the young ones. Similarly, it provides a unique experience of working with children with special needs, which poses new challenges and learning opportunities. Camp Rigel was a very meaningful experience for me as this was my first time interacting and bonding with the special needs scouts. On the first day, activities were camp development, games, campfire, followed by night hiking and AAR (After Action Review). During camp development, Rover and Venture scouts guided the SN scouts to pitch their tent followed by building of camp gadgets such as shoe racks, clothes line and signboard to put their respective school flag which they designed. The SN scouts were very energetic and together, we got their tents and gadgets set up. After lunch, we were split up into different patrols and played 'Round Robin' which consists of 5 different games located in different classrooms around the school. These activities were planned so as to meet the requirements for the SN scouts to achieve their Scout Standard. I enjoyed joining my patrol in the games and doing the activity with them as I get to understand better of how special needs interact and also their way of problem solving. That night, the SN scouts were very excited for the campfire. They performed and sang their hearts out and were in spirit, it was great to see them so happy and enthusiastic! After the campfire was the night hike. We hiked 3km, starting from Fernvale Garden School to Sengkang Riverside Park. We then took the LRT back to school. The SN scouts enjoyed the hike as the night scenery was beautiful and they loved being close with nature. As the SN scouts washed up and went to sleep, we Rovers and Ventures had AAR to reflect on the first day and plan for the following day of camp. On day 2, we went Kite Flying at an open field located just beside the school. The SN scouts had built their own kite and designed it the previous day before lunch. Not only the special needs ran around and flew kites, our Rovers, Ventures and even our camp chief was running around non stop, trying to get the kite to fly. It was very amusing to see those still running with the kites following them on the ground, rolling. However, we helped them to hold the kite so they could fly it again. It was a very beautiful scene, watching everyone enjoying themselves and being carefree. The perfect weather was a plus. Members of the public came to watch as they took a morning stroll with their pets or children, some even gave our Rovers and Ventures tips on how to make the kite fly. Personally, kite flying was the most memorable and enjoyable. After flying kites, we walked back to school and did outdoor cooking with the SN scouts. They were given spaghetti, tomato sauce, a can of corn soup and hotdogs. Rovers and Ventures guided them by helping them light the fire by using tommy stove and solid fuel. We then guided the SN scouts to put the ingredients inside the mess tin and stir. The SN scouts enjoyed their meal and even said that it was nicer than their catered lunch! After that, it was break camp and we had to part ways. We had flag break followed by a small ceremony of handing out certificate and badges. Overall, I really enjoyed Camp Rigel. It was better than what I expected. Initially, I expected the camp to be boring firstly because it was a 2D1N camp and also I didn't know how to interact with people who are of special needs. However, everything went smoothly. The activities were fun-filled and everyone was super friendly. I made new friends, from special needs scouts to Rovers and Ventures from other areas. Camp Rigel was a really interesting experience and it inspired me a lot. Working together and helping the special needs scouts taught me to be more grateful, to be happy with what I have and most importantly, it teaches me to be more patient with myself. Just like how the special needs are patient with themselves when they are learning something new or solving a problem. It is amazing how much their teachers and parents give endless support and guidance to the special need students and scouts, not giving up on them and always having hope for them. If there were to be any more service or activities relating to the special needs, be it scouts or not, I would definitely take part in it again.