ARETE

Reporting Time & Location

2008-03-23T08:48:00.001-07:00

Time: 12pm

Location: Golden Mile Hall

Address: 5001, Beach Road, Golden Mile Complex #04-16, Singapore 199588

Please remember,

though our chalet is at costa sands downtown east,

we will be reporting at Golden Mile Hall!

The Golden Mile Centre is near Lavender Mrt Station,

you can refer to the map above to check out the navigations.

See you there by 12pm sharp!

Program Flow!

2008-03-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

For your information,

all teachings as well as Arete Service will be held at Golden Mile Hall!

Any more questions,

just tag on the tagboard!

We will be more than glad to assist. =)

To bring or not To bring!

2008-03-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

So some must be wondering..

What exactly should I bring for Arete Camp?

Maybe its your first time to a camp?

Or you just simply always mess it up when it comes to,

bringing the necessary stuffs for camp?

Or you wanna play safe,
and check out what is to be brought, and what's not?

hmmm...

perhaps let us just have a little discussion =)

Bring my Bolster?

NOPE!
NO BOLSTER!
(And by the way, Chalet provides beds with blankets, pillows and bolsters)

Maybe my dear plushie?

=.=
Its only 2 nights!
(Can't you live without your plushie for 2 nights, if you have one)

Then can I bring my Television?

Err, Nope =) Sorry.
This is a camp, not like a HOLIDAY.
(I dun think you want to bring such a big television here too.....)

Then can I bring my mum?

!!!
I understand that you love your mum a lot,
but surely seperate for 3 days should be okay!

So what should I really BRING??!!

Fret not...
Here comes the assistance from the camp committee!

So let me just brief you through some important stuffs you gotta bring..

CLOTHES!

Bring approximately 3 sets of clothes, for usual camp wear..
And of course!

Remember to bring a set of proper clothings for Arete Service!

Nonetheless, your prepared outfit for Theme Night!

The BIBLE!

You can't miss this out wouldn't you?
Come on let God's word stick with you everywhere you go!
(Bring along writing materials too!)

Toiletries!

Toothpaste.. Toothbrush.. Shampoo.. Shower foam..
Facial cleanser.. Towel.. Shaver..

Anything you deem as toiletries and you always use them,
BRING.
(We don't want people to hang around without bathing for 3 days)

Jacket!!!
Its going to be pretty cold.. So dun forget to bring them!

Perhaps, don't forget your footwear,

and That's It!

The Golden Mile Hall!

2008-03-14T10:17:00.001-07:00

Yes.. Wondering where are we going to conduct our teachings and activities?

Cracking your Brain to think how is that teaching Hall going to look like?

May be...

no air con?

no chairs.. must sit on the floor?

a room that is small until we got to squeeze?

or like.. it is going to be disturbing with weird smells?

Of course not!

We going to have our Arete 2008,

conducted in the golden mile hall,

that is really comfortable and suitable for teachings and activities!

Let's take a look at some snap shots of the Hall..

So are you excited by the pictures of Golden Mile Hall?

Expect and anticipate for Arete 08!

woohoo~

2008-03-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

ARETE THEME NIGHT

Just hearing that there's going to be a theme night it is already exciting enough right?

Woohoo!

So this is like a grand celebration..

Hello! It is THEME NIGHT!

So i guess some must be wondering,

yah then, what's there so exciting about the theme night?

Let me reveal some elements that's enough to make you go Wow..

LIVE BAND KTV

TABLE GAMES

DJ Session (Whee~)

A Specially created "POLYDI.NS" CLIP

That's not all about the special theme night that we're going to celebrate in..

We're going to have some fashion presentation going on!

The 4 fashion style that will be focused on in the theme night is going to be:

1. Bohemian
2. Sophisticated
3. Rocker/Hip-hop
4. Vintage/Victorian

So make your decision today,

of which choice of style you wanna dress in!

In case you're wondering what exactly those styles are..
The following are some tips.. =)

BOHEMIAN

Wear chunky jewelry. Look for natural stones, like turquoise. Long strands of bead in subdued colors, as well a wooden jewelry, also add to this look.

Layer your clothing; combine different textures and patterns. Try a dress over jeans, a tunic with tights and boots, shorts with tights, or cardigan sweaters in earthy tones. If you do decide to mix patterns, stick to a basic color scheme, and alternate the size of the patterns (such as a small floral print with white graphic stripes).

Purchase items in interesting patterns, such as plaid, florals, and stripes.

Buy unique purses and jewelry from vintage stores or flea markets.

Wear scarfs in the winter. Look for nubby knits and floaty, ethnic prints.

SOPHISTICATED

Usually sophisticated fashion revolves around the basic colors of black, white, and the various tones. Sometimes playing around with other colors.

Wear edgy fashion pieces, especially those with uniqut cuts and finishings.

The look gives the impression of an urban, decent, couture feeling. Usually up-market.

Go for something simple yet unique. Enough to produce the elegant element.

HIPHOP/ROCKER

Understand that having a rocker look is more of an attitude and personal style than a fashion statement or trend.

Add plenty of music related shirts to your wardrobe. Black is always better and the more obscure the band or vintage the shirt the better.

Get a fashionably rock-ish looking hair style. This may be achieved by styling or adding color. Consult a stylist in a trendy salon. Note current trends and modify it for your look.

Add accessories. Heavy bracelets, skulls (subtle), silver jewelry, leather belts, scarves, etc. set rockers apart from the average guy in a Led Zeppelin shirt.

VICTORIAN/VINTAGE

Search for tops in berry and jewel tones. Burgundy, rose pink, ivory, pale yellow, light blue, black, and navy were all popular colors during the Victorian era and should make appearances in your wardrobe, as well.

look for blouses made of lace, velvet, silk, or pretty polyester. Pearl-style buttons and delicate embroidery are some excellent details, too, as are high, dramatic collars.

Layer all your funky colorful shirts, and wear a flowy skirt with leggings and flats!
(For Females!)

Have some unique hair that's all your own.

Extension of Arete Registration!

2008-03-02T10:01:00.000-08:00

Alright!

For the benefits of those who have missed the camp registration,

which the last date was:
1st March 2008

There will be an extension of the camp registration,

until:
9th March 2008

Therefore people who have missed out the last date to register,

don't miss this chance offered!

Do pass this around your campuses and units if you know of anyone that have misses the registration for arete 08. Dun miss this date this time round!

2008-02-22T10:23:00.000-08:00

Yes the LONG awaited.

.POLY GOT TALENT.

So what's up with this "talent" thing about?

Hey hey hey.. Its not American's got talent!
It is our very own Poly got Talent!

Each campus will be assigned with an exciting theme,

to be deliver in their own creative and composed idea,

and presenting it through Arts, Media, and Music!

Wondering what is the theme for your campus?

Fret not..

Im about to show you..

Here you go!

Sanctified : TP

Faith-filled : NP

Reproducing leaders (Discipleship): NYP

Love (Focus on Outreach): SP

Sacrificial : DI

Kingdom minded : NS

Unity : RP

The judging criteria are as follows…

30% - closeness to the theme, content

30% - Creativity
20% - Touch emotion (funny, moving, evoking..)
20% - Visual (costumes, props, lights, sound, colours)

So what are you waiting for?

Quick grab your campus brothers and sisters and start thinking about it! Its going to be an exciting presentation of all the talents!

In Response to J,S Question:

2008-02-18T08:46:00.000-08:00

So the bigger the caregroup,
the bigger the chalet for the caregroup!

But How Big is Big?

Just to assure you guys..
Who are wondering about how "BIG" are we refering to..
We will plan it in a way,
in each caregroup,

everybody will get a bed to sleep.
No worries!

As for specific details..
We can only be able to tell you,
after you guys register!
(If not we can't plan the chalets for you..)

So the bottom line is,
REGISTER!

Testimony by Emmanuel Jeyaraj!

2008-02-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

A testimony regarding his past experiences in the Poly/Di Camps..

yo Everybody!

Im Emmanuel Jeyaraj from the never-die NYP group.

Throughout the poly/di camps I attend for almost 3 years, it enhances me to learn the word of God in deeper measure, great time of praise and worship with different campus brothers and sisters TOGETHER! well, i have only told you about the spiritual elements! there isnt camp without any fun! The experience of staying together cant get anyway else, wrestling, playing guitar, hide n seek, etc.. This year i bet is going be even more fun! our own service in camp sooo cool.

I have benefited lots of things, like courage to speak to unknown people from different campus and getting to know them in person and make new friends, learn the wog in deeper, experienced God's vision for me. Most of all the great fellowship of staying and learning together. Till now, i have never regret investing my money from camps bcos its for my growth in Christ.

Well, words and speech cant only testify much itself till you get experience it. Invest your money for greater learning n fellowship for God.When you sow the right thing you reap the right thing, come on bros n sistas why r u hesitating?
cya at the arete camp!:)

regards,
Emmanuel

More testimonies to come from our brothers and sisters!

Part-timer prices??

2008-02-10T22:23:00.001-08:00

In response to the kind question from Thomas!
as well as many who are curious about whether are there going to be:

Part-timers Prices?

Well.. Arete 08 had been specially planned to be over the week ends..
In favour for those who may have to work, and even having attachments in March.
Therefore, we conclude that there isn't a need for a part-timers price..

The camp fee will be fixed at: $120

Thus get your butts off the chair today and register soon during the days when registration booth will be set up at the reception area!

For any enquires, do not hesitate to leave a tag on the tagboard and we will get back to you as soon as possible =)

So what will you do with your $120 Hong Bao money?

2008-02-06T00:09:00.000-08:00

Duh! Save up for Camp lar!
Arete Camp Lar!

Yes! Hope you guys have watched the video already..
Of course if there's a $120 hongbao,
you save it up for camp!

A CAMP that cannot be miss!

So I bet you must be wondering what's so great about Arete08 that you simply can't miss it out yeah? Let me give you a little highlights....

you get beds totally with no mattresses...
you have NS standard training every morning...
you'll get food probably about the same serving as the size of your palm..
you have to stay awake even when you only slept for 2 hours..

Of Course No Lar!

This is the highlight:

One Chalet per caregroup.. Not to worry if your caregroup is big! You'll get a bigger chalet =) (And we're getting our chalet at the comfortable costa sands downtown east!)
Special "Arete" Theme cum Talent night (you can never imagine how fun all these is gonna be! Its going to be exciting and totally new for us!)
An ARETE Service! (A service totally own by us, in CAMP!)

Now you know where your $120 is going to...

In fact, it is worth much more than $120 for a camp that's so fascinating and renewing! Therefore.. Encourage your brothers and sisters to come along with you and register early!

Other highlights to expect will be a totally new-style of camp, with different flow of programs in schedule, good quality food of course, great bonding and a power-packed camp that will never fail to excite you every single moment!

See you in Arete! =)

Register yourself NOW!

2008-02-02T11:16:00.000-08:00

What will you do with $120?

2008-02-02T11:13:00.000-08:00

What can you expect?

2008-02-02T10:57:00.000-08:00

Lets pursue ARETE!

2008-02-02T10:38:00.000-08:00

A..ar...arrrrr...eeeeee...teeeee?

2008-01-30T21:23:00.001-08:00

Welcome!

while the gen-next2008 blog continues to be under construction,
let us excite for the upcoming camp that will be arriving in about 2 months!

So.. Have you watched the clip yet?
And.. Are you able to pronounce the word of the day: ARETE ?

Bet I got you!

So what's so special about "Arete"?

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence (arete), if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." New Testament, Philippians 4.8.

YES!

Goodness, Virtue, excellence.

And through generation next camp 2008, we will expound further more about the full meaning of "Arete" into our lives. A theme of physicality, quality and excellence to be expected.

So what are you waiting for?

Grab somebody and start preparing for the long anticipated Arete 2008!

Stay Tune for more!