IBDP Icebreaker Camp

An icebreaker camp was organized for the IBDP students by Erudite adventure at Mount Opera. Whether it is joining a new school or shifting to a new curriculum, the beginning of every journey we undertake is always marked with a bit of uncertainty and apprehension. “Icebreakers” was an extraordinary weekend which not only eased these concerns but created strong bonds of friendships that will remain with the students for a long time.

Teamwork was the base for every activity the students undertook, and this brought all of them closer to each other. There was always a feeling of support and encouragement surrounding them which helped them to overcome every challenge they faced. Those moments of success – standing together at the summit of a hill after a long struggle to the top, watching everyone swallow their fear and grapple down a cliff (rappelling), or working together to score a point in monster volleyball – filled them with pride for the team. Relationships were budding everywhere, with each other, with seniors, and even with the teachers

This weekend did much more than just “break the ice”; it created a pool of togetherness. At the end of this weekend the students saw themselves not only as part of one group or one grade, but as part of the Oakridge family.    

The weather which was not congenial till the day before the camp suddenly turned in our favor. When we were about to board the buses there was a spell of rain that reminded us of the song ‘The showers of blessing’…and it was a blessing indeed.

IBDP Grade XI and XII