Suggestions For June Holiday Programme

Rather for the YEC to plan the June Holiday Programme... Why not, YOUths to tell us what you want !!!

The programme could be of any kinds such as One Day Local Tour, Courses, Fun Learning Activities, Sibu Kelong Trip (if you had missed the March ones...) or just any Interesting or Crazy ideas that you would like to share and enjoy by other people and we're would try to plan it for you or to let you to spearhead it so that we can slag (hehehe... Lolz....)

So sound awesome to ya??? Email your suggestions to us @ ChangkatYEC@yahoo.com.sg

Pls take note that not all suggestions will be taken into consideration and it's up to the YEC's decision to adopt it or not.

Thanks ya & Stay Cool....

Cheers & World Peace,
Tampines Changkat YEC

2D1N Sibu Kelong Trip (8th - 9th Mar 08)

Adult: SIN$110
Children (12yrs old & below): SIN$80
Pickup & Drop-off from Tampines Changkat CC
Passion Card Holders: $10 off for Adult/Child
Bookings are to be made at Tampines Changkat CC
Registration closes on 27th February 2008 (extended)

Sibu Kelong is located in the middle of Sibu Sea (part of South China Sea) along the coast of Eastern Johor before Mersing, with Pulau Sibu being the nearest island. Sibu Kelong, which is operated by Singaporeans, is far away from any fault earth plates’ lines, earthquake zones and tsunami disasters. It is extremely safe and has been around since 1990. The nearest jetty is Tanjung Leman Jetty, which is approximately a 2.5 hours drive from Singapore’s Woodland Checkpoint and a 25 minutes boat ride from Sibu Kelong. The bus will depart from the Tampines Changkat CC at 6.30am sharp (Reporting time: 6am) and will arrive Singapore on the evening of 9th March 2008.

Kelong’s Activities & Highlights
Kelong Fishing, Island Hopping (Swimming, Beach Volleyball & Soccer), Canoeing, Snorkelling, Karaoke, Pool Table, Carom etc. For more details, please refer to the Activities Rental section below.

What Are You Paying For?
2D1N accommodation, 2–way transportation between Tampines Changkat CC & Tanjung Leman Jetty, jetty entrance fee and NTUC Classic Plan Group Travel Insurance Coverage (not covered for underwater activity involving the use of breathing apparatus).

Visit www.income.com.sg/insurance/travel/coverage.asp for more details on the Insurance Coverage.The accommodation covers lodging, 4 meals (Halal) a day namely basic breakfast & supper and seafood lunch & dinner, sea transportation for island hopping, free flow of ice to keep your fishing’s catches, free flow of squid bait, free flow of bathing water, free flow of coffee, tea & drinking water and free-of-charge Kelong Activities listed below. Any additional charges are to be borne by participants.

Activities/Equipment Rental *first come, first serve basis
Kelong Fishing, Majong, Card Games, Carom, Cable TV - Free
Island Hopping, Swimming, Beaching Soccer & Volleyball - Free
Karaoke (a private room with 10,000 song available) - RM$15/hour
Pool Table - RM$10/hour
Playstation - RM$5/hour
Mask & Flippers Rental (for Snorkelling) - RM$25
Canoeing - Seasonal Charge
Boat Fishing - RM$50/pax for 4 hours

Fishing Equipments Rental *first come, first serve basis
Fishing Rod (Reel & Line Only) - RM$25
Hand Reels - RM$18
Hooks - RM$5 per pack
Sinkers - RM$5 per pack
Swivels (Brackets) - RM$1 for 5
Squid Jiggs - RM$15–RM$20
Fishing Lines - RM$5

Fishing Advisory
A variety of fishes are commonly found in the Sibu Kelong’s vicinity such as Seklahs, Kunings, Kambong, Garoupa, Todak (Gar Fish), Barracudas, Cobias, Sting Rays, Squids and many more. Tamban hook sized 5 and above and orange or red-coloured Squid Jigs sized 3 to 4 are recommended. Weight sizes differ depending on the sea’s current.Anglers should refrain from over-fishing (keeping catches beyond consumption), throwing of rubbish into the sea and keeping of non-consumptionable catch. Catches should be handled delicately to minimise stress and injury, especially for the non-consumptionable catch that must be released back into the sea.

Travel Advisory & Caution
Water Safety
Due to the nature of the Kelong’s environment and set–up, participants are strongly advised to exercise caution over their own and their child’s safety at all times. Children are advised not to run or wonder alone on the Kelong’s fishing platform. Parents should consistently keep a lookout about the whereabouts for their children at all times.

Valuable Items & Cash
Participants are refrained from bringing valuable items or excess cash along.

Additional Travel Insurance
Participants are encouraged to take up addition insurance coverage if deemed necessary.

Passport’s Validity & Overseas Trip Notification
Participants are to ensure that their passports are valid for travel. National Service Pre–Enlistee/NSF/NSman is strongly advised to apply for an online Overseas Trip Notification with MINDEF through http://www.ns.sg/ after agreeing to the terms and conditions.

No Pork Allowed in Sibu Kelong
Sibu Kelong’s operator strictly bans any pork products to be brought or consumed within their premises.

Personal Equipments
Participants are allowed to bring in a few of the following personal lightweight equipments such as fishing equipments.

Terms & Conditions
Participants have until 25th February 2008 to seek refund should they do not wish to continue with the trip. No Refund shall be entertained after 25th February 2008. Similarly, No Refund shall be entertained should participants miss the bus on the 8th March 2008. The trip bookings are non-transferable due to the insurance registration.

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