The Real Thing is a camp run by Anglican Youthworks, for young people in years 7-12 by a team of volunteer leaders. It happens every year from Dec 27th - Jan 2nd.

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

1 more sleep

1

Reason #1

COS TRT 2006/2007 IS GONNA BE AWESOMLY, AMAZINGLY UNFORGETTABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 more sleep. Woo Hoo! Looking forward to seeing you all at camp tomorrow.


TRT Teddy Episode #14



Monday, December 25, 2006

2 more sleeps

2

Reason #2

Cos it says so in the bible. Veltmeyer 15:11 - "Thou shall bring the nation and cometh unto The Real Thing!"

2 more sleeps people! The leaders have 1 more sleep to camp then they're heading down to Deer Park and Chaldercot to warm up.

MERRY CHRISTMAS - don't forget that Christ-mas is about Christ! Hope you're all stoked with your pressies!!!

TRT Teddy Episode #13

Sunday, December 24, 2006

3 more sleeps

3

Reason #3

You'll get a good feed! The food at camp is better than your average camp food... there's great food on this camp. But you'll also get a spiritual feed from the Word of God. Jimbo & Beaver have been preparing some sweet talks on the topic of "More Than a Carpenter". Who is Jesus? Was he someone special? Wasn't he just some Jewish carpenters son? Is he really the Son of God; the King of the Universe?

Find out the answer to these questions in 3 days. Hooray! Yeeeeooooowww! Camp is ONLY 3 days away.... (oh and apparently it's also cool to say woot! & high kick!)

Saturday, December 23, 2006

4 more sleeps

4

Reason #4

In previous years only juniors have been able to go night water-sliding; but rumour has it that this year there is gonna be a sweet activity for everyone with night water-slide.... juniors & seniors!

4 more sleeps. 2 more days till Christmas and then boxing day.... and then camp!

TRT Leaders - Chook & Paul

Friday, December 22, 2006

5 more sleeps

5

Reason #5

Cos if you come you'll get to meet TRT Teddy. He'll be signing autographs!

5 more sleeps to go... you can count that on your hand... unless you're a teddy!

TRT Leaders - Walker & Darvis

Thursday, December 21, 2006

6 more sleeps

6

Reason #6

So you can "STRETCH OUT" your holidays like Rin & Dave. With all the action and laughing at Marty's little green elf jokes; you may well leave camp with a six pack... "deep burn" ! look out for new Marty Green initiatives on camp this year!

6 more sleeps!

TRT Leaders - Rin & Dave

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

7 more sleeps

7

Reason #7

There are some sweet new activities that the leaders have been planning for camp. Like the one these guys were planning a few weeks ago!

7 more sleeps to go... that's 1 week... that's 168 hours... or 10, 080 minutes... or 604 800 seconds till camp!!


S.O.S
A shout out for all junior boys! at the moment junior boys has extremely small numbers. for all those junior boys who havn't put in their forms do so in the next few days or run the risk of missing out on camp this year.
If anyone knows of any guys going into years 7 to 9 next year get them a flyer ASAP and tell them to come along to the best camp of the year!!!!!!

TRT Leaders - Lisa, Mim, Tiat, Simo

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

8 more sleeps

8

Reason #8

So you can show off all your dance moves. BUST DA MOVES @ NYE 06. The NYE party is gonna go off. It's bigger than Ben Hur. It'll be the best NYE party you've had this whole year!

A side note: this morning we wake up a proud nation after our Aussie boys retain the Ashes... YOU BEAUTY!

TRT Teddy Episode #12


Thursday, December 14, 2006

9 more sleeps

9

Reason #9

Coz Eliza said so... that's why.

The 9th Commandment is "Don't tell porky pies"... Otherwise referred to as "Do not lie".

ONLY 9 more sleeps to go. We are now in single digits... TRT is so close now you can almost smell Paul Thomas' odour!


TRT Teddy Episode #16



10 more sleeps

10

Reason #10

There is a movie called 10 things I hate about you... well after this camp you will have no trouble writing a list of 10 things you LOVED about camp!

The countdown to camp goes into single digits tomorrow... camp is so so so so close now! Hey it's never too late to get a rego in for camp. But don't leave it too late!

TRT Teddy Episode #15

11 more sleeps

11

Reason #11

There are 11 players on a cricket field. THE boxing day test starts 1 day before you get to camp and you can come and pretend to be Punter and the boys as you smash 6's on the CCG (Chaldercot Cricket Ground)



It's never too late to get your rego in for TRT. Do it today or you'll spend the whole week at home crying coz you missed out!

TRT Episode #11

12 more sleeps

12

Reason #12

The music this year is gonna be awesome. TEddy #1 on bass and Teddy #2 on guitar... they rock the house down. Warm those vocal chords coz camp is only 12 more days away. If you are a boy we want you on camp. At the moment camp is full of girls! Get your forms in QUICKLY!

Rain... Hail... or Shine camp will rock this year!

TRT Teddy Episode #10


Wednesday, December 13, 2006

13 more sleeps

13

Reason #13

Because you can enter the NYE belly flop competition and get a "RED BELLY"... it hurts... but it's fun...


NYE belly flop comp

There are only 13 more sleeps till TRT0607. People say 13 is an unlucky number. But if you have registered to come on TRT it's your lucky day today coz you only have 13 more sleeps to go. If you haven't registered, it's still your lucky day coz today could be the day when you register for camp and share in the excitement!

14 more sleeps

14

Reason #14

You'll get to go abseliing. Conquer your fear of heights or conquer your record of the least amount of jumps down the wall. Your knees will wabble and your adrenaline wll pump!!!



There are ONLY 14 more sleeps till camp. THATS 2 WEEKS. 2 weeks people. Still plenty of room for people on camp. Please get your rego's in ASAP. If you're thinking about coming on camp and haven't put your form in yet... do it NOW!

TRT Teddy Episode #9

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

15 more sleeps

15

Reason #15

There are awesome bible studies each day. You get to chat about Jesus and consider whether or not you think he's "More than a Carpenter" or not. And you can ask all those tricky questions you've had in the back of your mind.



ONLY 15 more sleeps till TRT0607. That's 2 weeks and 1 day. Not long now. The leaders are having their final planning meeting tonight and as a team they are pumped for camp. Hope you are too. There are 57 campers registered so far. That means we've got spots for 43 more people. Get your forms in quickly.

More TRT TEddy Episodes coming soon.

Monday, December 11, 2006

16 more sleeps

16

Reason #16

If you like cordial there's plenty to be had on camp! There's nothing quite like an icy cold cup of cordial on a hot summers day!



ONLY 16 more sleeps till TRT0607. You can almost could that on you hands! There are still plenty of spots for everyone to come on camp so get your forms in ASAP. You don't wanna miss out! Stay tuned for more episodes of TRT Teddy coming soon.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

17 more sleeps

17

Reason #17

No where else is such a prestigous award on offer. "Camp Champ" is an award given to a person/s who have had the most fun, done something outragesously crazy or a random act of kindness during a day on camp! This is the third year of the red carpet event and there ate some serious contenders who've been practicing all year. Who will take the title?



ONLY 17 more sleeps till TRT0607. Did you know that 1 day on Uranus only last for 17 hours but thankfully days on TRT last for 27 hours so you can make the most of all the action.

Saturday, December 09, 2006

18 more sleeps

18

Reason #18

You get to hear some of the best stand up comedy acts Sydney has to offer. Marty Green has a bevvy of little green elf jokes... Jimbo Mobbs has had numerous stand up gigs... James Veltmeyer is a walking joke... actually pretty much every guy leaders reckons they're the funniest person alive... BE PREPARED FOR SORE STOMACH MUSCLES!!!

ONLY 18 more sleeps till TRT0607. It's getting very close now... the butterflies are building!


YOU ONLY HAVE JUST OVER 2 WEEKS NOW TO GET YOUR FRIENDS ON CAMP. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR FORMS IN AND YOUR FRIENDS FORMS IN ASAP!

Friday, December 08, 2006

19 more sleeps

19

Reason #19

The activities are awesome... abseiling, rock-climbing, dragon boating, high ropes, sailing, canoeing, raft making, cooking, craft, day trip to Jibben Beach (juniors), day trip to Winifred Falls (seniors) and archery!



TRT Teddy Episode #7


Today is your last chance to score the early bird discount. Call youthworks NOW on (02) 8268 3346 to make your booking.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

20 more sleeps

20

Reason #20

The tuckshop rulz!. There is a 'sweet as' selection of lollies, chips and drinks! It's like a corner store on camp.... except no milk... or bread!


ONLY 20 MORE SLEEPS TILL TRT0607. 4 MORE SPOTS LEFT ON SENIOR GIRLS. PLENTY OF OTHER SPOTS BUT EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RUNS OUT TOMORROW. IF YOU PAY AFTER TOMORROW YOU WILL PAY EXTRA. BE QUICK!
TRT Teddy Episode #7

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

21 more sleeps

21

Reason #21

It's good for your health! Camp is good for you coz you do lots of exercise but it's all fun exercise. Even if you're not sporty camp is still unreal and you still get some exercise just walking between activities! Better than sitting on the couch in front of the TV! Also it's good for your spiritual health. The talks & studies will encourage you as you walk with Jesus!

TRT Teddy Episode #5

THERE ARE ONLY 21 MORE SLEEPS TILL CAMP. THAT'S ONLY 3 WEEKS. ONLY 3 MORE MON-FRI'S AND CAMP IS HERE. NOT LONG NOW!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RUNS OUT THIS FRIDAY 8TH. PAY EXTRA AFTER THAT DATE.
If you are a senior girl (yr. 9-11) and wanna come on camp you'd better get your forms in ASAP coz there are only 5 spots left.

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

22 more sleeps

22

Reason #22

No where else in Sydney will there be a NYE (New Years Eve) party as good as the one on TRT. Where else can you jump in the pool with 100 other people and make a massive whirl pool? Where else can you dance like a clumpsy goose and still look cool coz there's always James Veltmeyer there who's alot worse than you are? With all the new hits and classics you love to hear this NYE will be rockin'!


The Pool on NYE, 11:59pm

TRT Teddy Episode #4


YOU HAVE TODAY, TOMORROW AND THE NEXT DAY TO GET YOU FORM IN BEFORE THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RUNS OUT. BUT SINCE THE MAIL TAKES A DAY OR 2 YOU BETTER GET IT DONE TODAY.
DO IT.... DO IT... SEND YOUR FORM IN TODAY... DO IT... (Starsky & Hutch)

Monday, December 04, 2006

23 more sleeps

23

Reason #23

You'll save phone credit! Coz you'll be having such a great time at camp and you'll have met so many nice new people you won't be messaging your friends all the time and you'll save a bit of phone credit on camp. (However messaging all you new friends after camp may negate any saving made!)

America Basketball LEGEND, Michael Jordan wore the number 23, as did Michael Clark the Aussie cricket player. ONLY 23 more sleeps till TRT0607.


TRT Teddy Episode #3


EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RUNS OUT THIS FRIDAY, 8TH DECEMBER. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR REGISTRATION IN ASASP!

Sunday, December 03, 2006

24 more sleeps

24

Reason #24

Coz it's summer... it's hot.... and theres a pool, a river and a water slide!

ONLY 24 more sleeps till TRT0607. Stay tuned for further episodes of TRT Teddy!

Saturday, December 02, 2006

25 more sleeps

25

Reason #25

You will get to be away from your parents for a whole week. A whole week of freedom from having to clean your room, do you chores, maybe even a whole week away from your brother or sister (unless you bring them!).

TRT Teddy Episode #2


I've heard lots of people say that they're coming on TRT0607 but many of them haven't put their forms in yet. This Friday is the final day you can get the early bird discount so make sure you get those registrations in. 25 more sleeps.... 25 more sleeps.... i'm getting excited now there's 25 more sleeps!

Friday, December 01, 2006

26 more sleeps

26

Reason #26

If you miss The Real Thing you'll be crying

TRT Teddy Episode #1

ONLY 26 more sleeps till TRT0607. Make sure you get those forms in so you don't miss out!

 
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