These three words marked the beginning of the GEO 15 Treasure Hunt Team Competition which was held last January 25. This is probably the most exhausting yet opportune activity for GEO students to exercise their mental as well as their physical capabilities under limited time and pressure from their rival teams. Indeed, GEO has once again brought the teams’ competitive spirit into the fore, ultimately proving that neither English nor the challenges stopped them from trying to win the coveted first prize.
Without a doubt, the challenges appeared to be tailor-fit to give clues on who will the best teams among the best teams in GEO Winter Camp 2012. Let us then examine how the teams were able to cope up with them and how they managed to turn such tiring moments into fun and memorable ones. GEO 15 students trying to dance along the tune of All the single ladies
If teams were able to solve the clues to get Bo Ram’s station (The Singing Room) in Global Lounge’s Meeting Room A, they had to do a series of dance moves in All the single ladies, a song by Beyonce. How seemingly complicated the dance moves were, someone had to do it in each team! Good thing Bo Ram was so kind to allow the other team members to sing the song instead (just imagine if that is not the ca
se). Only perfect harmony between dancing and singing can the teams move on to their next clue.
GEO 15 students trying
to dance along the tune of
Teams had to look for Ezzy somewhere in front of the second floor elevators. Looking for her should not be a difficult one but the challenge (I am a Super model) required a strong heart that disregards shame in favor of fame. Participants had to dress up improvised clothes made of newspaper and they should make an atmosphere of a popular and stylish fashion show. Other team members help by shouting and cheering for their models. When directions are followed properly, they could finish it clean and fast. Can you recognize what I'm drawing? Go teammates ^_^
All the single ladies
If there is a basketball court around, there should be a basketball game in Treasure Hunt too, don’t you think? Revan’s game (Guessing the idiom) gave those who have athletic prowess a chance to use their basketball skills for the sake of their team. One successful shot after another is not only met with great applause from their peers but also leading them to tidbits of hints for the real clue. Even the girls had a great time trying out their luck shooting from their advantageous position too! Time out! Move on to the next activity!
One, two, three... Here's the ball
Teams who were able to find Gellene’s station (The imaginary trip to the beach) in front of the second floor conference room fast are worthy of praise. But to be able to create a human picture frame depicting lifestyle in a beach is another. Teams scrambled to assign roles among themselves like sunbathing, swimming, beach volleyball or even organizing a drinking event around a campfire. Imagination was the only limit hindering the teams and it is not that difficult to move on to the next clue.
With Mario at the rock-scissors-paper station, his game (Different Action) is probably the easiest among the challenges in that Treasure Hunt night. However, Mario appeared to have mastered the covert art of hiding, leaving the teams at a loss and even questioning the validity of the clue they have at hand. After spotting Mario, teams would have to play the rock-scissors-paper game with him but with a catch: they have to let Mario win in order to win! A bit confusing but the teams could finish faster than expected.
Teams once again find themselves at the gymnasium but they have to find China at the running track at the second floor. Another test of physical and mental endurance, the only way to get through China’s station (Hold that Yoga Pose) is to imitate the positions depicted at the papers posted on the walls of the gymnasium. While it may not be a problem for some, those who do not exercise have to exert extra effort. Doing things together, no matter how difficult they may be, tightens the bonds of the team further.
Before leaving the gymnasium, they should not forget to pass by Peter’s ingenious challenge (Blind Maze) which I would call the minefield game. Moving at the other side of the area while avoiding stepping on paper cups is easy enough, the need to use blindfolds by the two team members increased the game’s difficulty by 200%. The only way to get through is for the blindfolded to listen carefully to the voice who can act as their eyes. Trust, agility, and luck are ingredients for victory in this game.
Indeed, they are Hot Super models
Teams had to look for Ezzy somewhere in front of the second floor elevators. Looking for her should not be a difficult one but the challenge (I am a Super model) required a strong heart that disregards shame in favor of fame. Participants had to dress up improvised clothes made of newspaper and they should make an atmosphere of a popular and stylish fashion show. Other team members help by shouting and cheering for their models. When directions are followed properly, they could finish it clean and fast. Can you recognize what I'm drawing? Go teammates ^_^
Another fun and challenging assignment that the team has to go through is Andrew’s station (the Pictionary) which was situated in GEO classroom. Andrew showed a list of words for the team representative to draw, while other team members tried to guess the word that is being drawn by their representative. Categories include thing, movie, animal. Indeed the whole team counts on the acting prowess of their team representative and tries their best to guess the correct word.
Can you recognize what I'm drawing?
Go teammates ^_^
After getting all the paper money from the TAs, team members have to return to the gymnasium and create a self-fulfilling formula with the basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They must arrive at a specific number in order to win. Blessed are the teams who have people who like mathematics since it could be a torture for those who don’t.
After a tiring yet fulfilling night, these are the results of the Treasure Hunt in GEO 15 Winter Camp:
Z league:
South Africa
Panama
Singapore
Belize
New Zealand
X league:
Kenya
Jamaica
Tuvalu
Seychelles
Congratulations!!!
We're pretty sure that you had loads of fun ＼(~o~)／＼(^o^)／＼(-o-)／ヽ(^。^)ノ
By Gerard Bambilla, English Clinic TA and Abigail Go, GEO Blog Editor
