Ashraf AboArafe
The Indonesian School in Cairo (SIC) successfully organized its second Scout Camp from April 19 to 20, 2025, at the Port Said Camp in Egypt, with the participation of 63 Scouts and Brownies from fifth grade to twelfth grade.
The camp’s theme was “Independent, Skilled, and Happy,” and aimed to develop the young generation’s character to be strong, responsive, and cheerful. The convoy set off from Dokki to Port Said using two large buses, with great enthusiasm from all participants and organizers.
The event was officially inaugurated during an opening ceremony attended by several prominent figures, including:
Mr. Lotfi Raouf, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Chairman of the Embassy’s Scout Troop Honorary Council,
and Professor Dr. Khaled Essawi, President of the Scouts and Guides Association of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
In his speech, Indonesian Ambassador Lutfi Rauf delivered a meaningful message to the participants, saying:
“Don’t view this activity as just a work in progress. Take advantage of every experience here. Remember and reflect on the Ten Scout Promises, for this is the essence of your responsibility as a Scout. This camp will not be your last; it is the beginning of a future program.”
The first day’s activities included Scout games divided into five sections: the Pace and Discipline section, the Simophore station, the Sensory Ability station, the Acting and Guessing station, and the Codes and Wisdom station.
In the evening, the atmosphere warmed up with a campfire and various artistic performances by the participating teams. These included theatrical scenes, poetry debates, songs, and martial arts demonstrations, demonstrating great creativity and enthusiasm.
The second day began with group exercises, followed by a beach outing and an environmental initiative involving waste collection along the way. Participants also participated in preparing breakfast and a cooking competition using Indomie as the main ingredient, testing their creativity and teamwork.
Participants also received skill development workshops tailored to their scouting levels. Young Scouts learned the art of assessment and surveying, while older Scouts participated in a session titled “Leadership: Young Scouts and Indonesia’s Golden 2045 Preparations.”
The event concluded with a closing ceremony, prize distribution, and community service to clean up the camping area.
School Principal Kak Priyo Nugroho expressed his hope that such activities would continue in the coming years. “We want this camp to be not just an experience, but a positive tradition that develops, benefits, and strengthens the character of our children.
By involving 49 committees, including SIC teachers, Scout leaders, the Racana KBRI Cairo Working Group, PPMI Egypt, and the unit, this activity is evidence of the strong synergy between education and the Indonesian community in Egypt in supporting the character development of the young generation.
At the cultural event of the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, Mr. Abdel-Muttali said that the second Indonesian School Cairo 2025 Scout Camp had several important goals. The first was that the Indonesian School Cairo’s front line succeeded in implementing camping activities outside the school’s area, namely Port Said. The camping event became a means of communicating with various parties, including Scouts and Guides in the Arab Republic of Egypt, as evidenced by the presence of Professor Dr. Khaled Essawi, who will be present there and will become a member of the Indonesian delegation soon. There will be many people who will suffer from diarrhea without having to suffer from diabetes. It is very important to know. Everything in this world is very difficult, and it’s hard to understand what will happen next.
Author: Mrs. Aisha Zahira
Editor: Iqbal Zulfiqar and Noor Fatria
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