NCC training camp at Nashik

Naval treat for NCC cadets

-Cadet Yash Tirmalle

St. Joseph’s High School, Wadala

26^th November 2013

The N.C.C.A.T.C. (National Cadet Corps Annual Training Camp) was announced for the Diwali vacations beginning from 7^th November 2013 to 16^th November 2013 at K.T.H.M. College, Nashik.  Nine cadets from St. Joseph’s High School, Wadala, registered for this camp. On the day of the departure, the nine cadets together with the teacher-in-charge, Mr. Raj, gathered at the Dadar station to board the train to Nashik.

Once there, the cadets were allotted a room for their stay. There were close to 400 cadets from the other schools and colleges who had assembled for the training camp. We were clubbed together with another four cadets from Don Bosco High School, Matunga.  In the evening of the same day, the coordinating officer described the daily routine of the camp to the cadets assembled at the site- these instructions were duly followed right through the duration of the camp.  Many interesting activities and games were conducted right through the day that kept us on our toes – competitive games such as tug-of-war and volleyball tested our physical skills, while the quiz competition was a test of our knowledge. On one of the days, we were taken for a sightseeing tour on the mountains where were situated the caves built by the five Pandavas and a majestic temple of Lord Buddha. This was one of the most memorable and cherished moments of the training camp for all of us.

On children’s day, we were engaged in an interesting activity – the firing event. This event, as always, was enjoyed by the participants. On the penultimate day, there was an entertaining cultural program planned for us – there was singing, dancing and music. One of our cadets, Lokesh Wakhre was awarded the bronze medal at this cultural event for his amazing performance.

We returned back from the training camp not empty-handed, but with a prestigious award for the third place in the March past competition, and surely with a bag full of happy memories of the place and the event.