Operation: Chek Jawa

(A) Admin Instructions

Name of Event

1. Operation: Chek Jawa

Aim


2. This outing is a chance for cell members to have a small retreat together in Pulau Ubin, escaping the routine busy schedules in school/work for a day.


3. To allow us to experience the serenity and traquility of mother nature and to experience God's beautiful creations

4. To create an awareness that there ARE coral reefs in Singapore.


Conditions


The activity will be carried out under the following condtions and settings:


5. Overall Environmental condition. Outdoor, daytime till evening.


6. Time Frame. It will commence from late morning (11.20am) onwards till late evening (9.30pm). It will last for less than a day. About 10 hours 10 minutes.


7. Location. Pulau Ubin and Changi Village


8. Personal Equipments. EZ-link Card, appropriate attire and clothings, extra top clothing, towel, Cash, Handphone, Water bottle, Bicycle (optional).


9. Participants. Approx 12 pax.


Phase and Timings

10. The activity will be conducted in the following phases

Phase 1: Meet up at Changi Village Bus Terminal (10 mins)
Phase 2: Lunch (30 mins)
Phase 3: Depart for Pulau Ubin (15 mins)
Phase 4: Bicycle Rental (15 mins)
Phase 5: Cycling (150 mins)
Phase 6: Tea-break and rest (45 mins)
Phase 7: Cycle to Check Jawa (120 mins)
Phase 8: Scenery Appreciation (75 mins)
Phase 9: Back to Mainland Singapore (60 mins)
Phase 10: Dinner (90 mins)

Total Time: 10 hours 10 mins


Preliminary Preparation

11. All participants are to drink plenty of fluids prior to the event.

12. It is compulsory for everyone to bring a water bottle

13. Everyone is to have at sufficient rest of least 7 hours of sleep the night before.

14. Participants are allowed to bring their own bicycles.

15. The ferry ticket is S$2 per trip (one-way), and addtional S$2 if you're bringing your own bicycle.

Other Preparations

16. Wet Weather Programme. We will proceed with lunch (phase 1 & 2) and prayerfully wait for the rain to stop. After showers, if due to time contraints, we will skip phase 5 & 6 and proceed to visit chek jawa. If there are prolonged showers expected for the whole day, we will head down to Kallang for ice skating and bowling. More details will be out if we foresee the grey skies to cry on that day.

17. Annexes

Annex A: General Map of Ubin
Annex B: Map of Chek Jawa
Annex C: Map of The Bark Cafe

Briefing

18. A short safety brief will be conducted before the start of cycling journey (phase 5)



(B) Conduct of Activity

Phase 1: Meet up at Changi Village Bus Terminal (10 mins)

- We will gather at Changi Village Bus Terminal at 11.20am sharp.
- Gathering point is beside the Bus alighting/boarding Berth.
- Latecomers are to inform Lisa before 11.20am.

Phase 2: Lunch (30 mins)

- When everyone arrives by 11.30am, we will proceed to the food court and find a table to sit for lunch. (Lunch at Subway is also an open option)
- Those without water bottles are encouraged to buy one at the food court.

Phase 3: Depart for Pulau Ubin (15 mins)

- At about 12noon, we will all proceed to the ferry terminal and wait for the next available ferry to pulau ubin.
- Ferry price is at S$2, where individuals will pay upon boarding the ferry
- The ferry will then bring us over to Ubin

Phase 4: Bicycle Rental (15 mins)

- We will have a short toilet break (near the information counter) at ubin upon arriving at approximately 12.15pm.
- Following that, we'll proceed to one of the bike rental stops to rent a bike.
- Individuals are to ensure that the height of the bike is appropriate, and that the Breaks are functioning well!

Phase 5: Cycling (150 mins)

- From the rental shop, we will proceed cycling round the island from 12.30pm onwards.
- We will head westward followed by eastbound in the evening, as Chek Jawa is at the east of Ubin.
- We will have small breaks in between for rest rehydration.
- Actual route of the cycling will be decided on the day itself, subjected to road conditions, while following the general major axis/roads on the island. (refer to Annex A for major axis and huts as potential rest stops)

Phase 6: Tea-break and rest (45 mins)

- We will head to the Ubin quarry at about 3pm for a short tea break and rest.
- Refreshments and snacks are bought/prepared prior to coming to the island.
- The following options are open: Sharing, prayer, games, photography, worship.

Phase 7: Cycle to Check Jawa (120 mins)

- We will depart the quarry at about 3.45pm
- Everyone is to clear up all litters and belongings. No one is to leave anything behind to preserve
the cleanliness of the area.
- We will continue cycling/exploring while heading in the eastern general direction towards Chek jawa.
- The journey towards the east could be technically challenging for some, as the landscape are undulating and rough.

Phase 8: Scenery Appreciation (75 mins)

- We should reach Chek Jawa at about 5.45pm.
- Here we will rest, and take some moments to enjoy the screneries, and the coral reefs.

Phase 9: Back to Mainland Singapore (60 mins)

- We will depart back to the Bicycle rental shop at about 7.00pm
- We will head westward towards the shop and ferry terminal.
- As the sun is setting around this time, light and visibility may be lower than the day, everyone are encouraged to remain in close proximity to one another.
- Upon returning of the bikes, we will take our final toilet break beside the ferry terminal, before proceeding back to mainland Singapore.

Phase 10: Dinner (90 mins)

- We'll try to reach mainland by 8.00pm.
- Those who has other plans for the night can depart.
- The remianing who are staying for dinner, we will proceed to the Changi Village Bus terminal and board on SBS Bus service no. 2.
- We will proceed to The Bark Café to have our dinner there.
- It's al fraesco dining, serves western food, and closes at 2am on saturdays
- From this time, it would be free and easy for all.




Annex A: General Map of Ubin (credits to http://www.ubinexplorer.com)



Annex B: Map of Chek Jawa (credits to http://www.wildsingapore.com)



Annex C: Map of The Bark Cafe (credits to Google Maps)