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Psychology Camp 2010 - Cirque du Psycho is a social camp organized by NUS Psychology Society from 6 - 9 July 2010 for incoming freshmen and seniors to come together to have fun and learn more about Psychology.
In our circus of Psychology, all of you will be grouped into families of different circus performances, and we promise you a fun-filled and exciting 4D3N in your apprenticeship. Discover the hidden passageways of the circus (campus) and develop strong ties and bonds with your fellow apprentices and mentors. We guarantee that the experience and memories shared will help build lasting friendships that will accompany you through your NUS days and beyond.
Hesitate no longer, such opportunities for apprenticeship do not come easy. Navigate around for more information and register with us when our representatives come to town!
Click here to join our "NUS Psychology Camp 2010 - Cirque du Psycho" facebook group! :D
The Management
Event from our sponsor "The Tea Party"
The Tea Party is a local café situated in Sixth Avenue Centre along Bukit Timah Road.
It prides itself with its extensive Tea menu and its wonderful list of beverages.
This is joined by its lovely finger foods and main courses alike.
Scones here deserve honourable mentions.
A great place to hang out, catch up with friends, and play board games!
Definitely the quintessential chill out place!
Event : Back to school party on the 16th, 17th & 18th July 2010Come dress in your school uniform to enjoy 10% off with a min. $40 (ala carte menu) & an additional 10% off if the entire table comes in different school uniforms!
storyline
Cirque Du Psycho is a world-renown circus troupe, which first originated in France in the year 1692. It has a reputation for excellence and out-of-the-box performances. Recently, however, people have stopped coming to the Circus for some unknown reason. Some say it was the result of a freak accident during a live performance. Others have claimed that the Circus is cursed. Whatever the reason, the Circus has fallen into disrepute, something that the current owner of the Circus, The Boss, is trying to change.
Under the orders of The Boss, the Circus Management has been extensively monitoring and implementing radical changes in the structure of the Circus. Apprentices are being recruited from all over the world to inject vibrancy and freshness to this tight-knit Circus family. Mentors have been assigned to these Apprentices to train them, and it is the hope of The Boss that these promising Apprentices would be able to restore the Circus to its former glory.
However, all that glitters is not gold. Beneath the bustle and cheer of Circus life, several performers harbour dark secrets that could threaten the very existence of the Circus itself?/br>
Secrets that kill...
registration
Hi freshies! Registration for camp has ended. However, if anyone is still interested, please email us at cirque.du.psycho@nuspsyche.org and we will get back to you. (:
Registration materials:
1) Registration form (Download Registration Form)
2) Indemnity form (Download Indemnity Form)
3) S$50.00 camp fees
Feel free to contact The Management representatives if you have any queries:
Kenny 91471200
Ruth 91760422
FAQ
Joining our camp
Am I eligible for the camp?
As long as you are a freshman matriculating in August 2010, or a current student from NUS, regardless of your major, you are eligible to join our circus of psychology.
Can I still join the camp if I am not going to be/unsure about majoring in Psychology?
Yes, definitely! We welcome campers intending to major in any discipline! Even if you are not intending to major in Psychology, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about this discipline through fun games and enriching talks! You will also get to meet new friends, seniors, and have fun together.
If I join the camp, does it mean that I will definitely get to major in Psychology?
Nope. Psychology Camp 2010 is a social camp organized by NUS Psychology Society, a student society consisting of mostly psychology students. The camp was planned with the intention of allowing freshies to learn more about the discipline and to come together to meet like-minded peers and seniors. Participating in the camp do not guarantee that you get to major in Psychology.
To declare a major in Psychology, you will have to meet the requirements set by the NUS Psychology Department. For more information, please go to http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/psy/prospective/std_prospective.html
Do I need to have any previous knowledge about Psychology to join this camp?
No, this is a fun and interactive camp for freshies to get to know seniors and fellow batch-mates.
The camp will also serve as a platform for you to find out more about Psychology as a discipline. Rest assured that there won be quizzes and puzzles of any sort that demands your knowledge of Psychology.
Will it be a problem if I am going for the camp alone?
Of course not! The key objective of the camp is for you to get to know more people and make new friends. There are bound to be campers attending camps alone every year. So, no worries. Join us and our big family, and you will no longer be alone. =D
I am signing up for the camp with a friend. Can we request to be allocated to the same group?
Yes, you can request to be allocated to the same group with your friend. Just indicate your friend name on the top right hand corner of your registration form. We will try to group you together as much as possible, however we cannot guarantee this due to logistical reasons.
About our camp
What will we be doing at the camp?
If you are a freshie
You will be participating in various games, all specially designed to allow you to learn more about NUS, university life and Psychology while having lots of fun! Other than games, there will also be enriching activities (such as CORS bidding simulation and seniors?sharing sessions) that will be extremely informative and beneficial to you as freshman.
If you are a senior
Similarly, you will be participating in various games, that will enable you to meet more people and make new friends. In addition, you could share your experiences and undergraduate life with the freshmen and provide insights and guidance for their upcoming undergraduate life.
Is it an overnight camp? Do I have to stay for all the nights?
Yes, it is an overnight camp. As such, we would highly encourage you to bunk in with your fellow campers. It completes your camp experience and you get to experience hall life first hand!
Where will we be staying during the camp?
We will be staying at Eusoff Hall
( http://www.eusoff.nus.edu.sg/) over the 3 nights of the camp.
Are meals provided at the camp?
Yes, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) will be provided for our campers over the 4D3N, except for one day in which you will be going out of school for lunch, of which the expenses are not covered by the camp fees.
Will we be going out of school during the camp?
Most of the activities will be based in campus, but a few of them will require you to go out of school. Additionally, your facilitators may choose to bring you out during your own group-bonding sessions, such as for supper at night.
Will there be clubbing activities during the camp?
Nope, no clubbing is included in our programmes. If you feel uncomfortable with any camp activities, please feel free to inform your friendly facils.
I need to leave at some point of time during the camp due to certain prior commitments. Will I be allowed to do so?
Yes, you are allowed to do so. You will have to inform your facils and sign in/out with the admin representatives from The Management (camp committee) when you leave/return, so as to allow us to keep track of your whereabouts.
Registration
I did not manage to download the forms successfully, what should I do?
No worries, just send us an e-mail at cirque.du.psycho@nuspsyche.org and we will send you a copy of the forms.
What if I cannot make it on the stipulated registration dates to submit my forms and payment?
Send us an e-mail at cirque.du.psycho@nuspsyche.org, telling us that you are unable make it for the face-to-face registration and leave your contact number. We will get back to you ASAP to make the necessary arrangements.
Alternatively, you can contact our Admin representatives, Ruth or Kenny, via handphone for assistance.
I have reached the registration venue, but I don see/can find your representatives. What should I do?
Sometimes, due to traffic congestion or other unforeseen circumstances, our representatives may be unable to find a table at the venue for registration. We would appreciate if you could wait for a moment at the venue and see if they arrive soon. You will be able to spot us by our Cirque du Psycho poster.
Otherwise, you may call the administration representatives or the Managers. Their numbers can be found on the Registration and Contacts?tabs.
Please be assured that we will try our best to ensure that registration commences smoothly, to prevent any inconvenience caused to our apprentices-to-be.
Pre-camp Preparation
What do I need to bring for the camp?
A packing list will be provided shortly in June for your reference. Do check our blog regularly for updates.
How do I know what group I am in and the reporting details for the first day of camp?
On the few days before camp, your group facils will call you to tell you the group you are in and the reporting details for the first day. So, make sure that you stay contactable during those days =D.
