The Maturation of Young Leadership through the Santo Petrus High School Mega Camp Experience
The Santo Petrus High School successfully concluded its large-scale school-wide camping event, which took place over three days, from December 11th to 13th. This massive event, composed of 29 teams, provided an invaluable and unforgettable experience not only for the participating students but also for Sister Jenny and the six Aspirants who served as monitors.
For the Aspirants, the camp was a stage to practice service and leadership, coinciding with their first-ever outdoor camping experience. They went beyond merely observing, actively participating in each group's activities and embodying the spirit of community.
Throughout the camp, the Aspirants sweated alongside the students, setting up tents, preparing ingredients, cooking, and sharing meals. Through this process, they realized the fundamentals of the spirit of service—mutual respect and cooperation—and deepened their sense of responsibility and belonging toward a common goal. They experienced the virtue of sharing, gaining a meaning far beyond a simple meal.
A sudden turn of weather—specifically, heavy rain presented an unexpected challenge to the participants during the camp. However, Sister Jenny and the Aspirants did not panic. They calmly demonstrated their organizational skills by working with the students to reinforce tents against the wind and rain and ensuring overall safety. This experience, where they relied on each other and solved problems together amidst adversity, became a crucial moment for establishing an even stronger and richer sense of community.
This Santo Petrus High School camp will be recorded as a successful event, gifting the participating students with precious memories and the value of collaboration, and providing Sister Jenny and the six Aspirants with completed young leadership and community spirit, achieved through overcoming nature and trials.