You don't need to travel to an NYSC camp and not enjoy the orientation week. Read this and have a nice camp experience.


PCMs will soon start travelling to their various states of deployment.  
For years, NYSC camp activities have remained the same with their rules, the compulsory three weeks orientation programs always have two stories to tell.

Some ex-corps members talk about their camp experience so much interest and enthusiasm while others think it is not so great.

However, there is no point in spending three weeks in a regimented area like NYSC  camp and not enjoy the little freedom you have.

Here five ways you can have an unforgettable NYSC camp experience.

1. Campfire night


NYSC campfire Night


In the last week of the orientation programs, NYSC will give you a series of fun activities that will make you want to come for another orientation. One of such activities is the campfire night.

As a corps member, you should not deny yourself this experience as it's one of the most interesting activities in the camp. You need to see the fun that comes with this activity. This seems to be the corps members happiest moment.

2. Run a business on camp


You can make some cool cash on camp


While many think going to NYSC camp will require you to spend the money you don't have for three weeks, a business-minded graduate like you should ignore such a mindset and think of how to make money on camp.

Photography is probably the most popular business in NYSC camp. If you have a camera and you are very good at photography, you'll certainly make some cool cash before leaving the camp.

3. Join SAED


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The NYSC a few years ago introduced Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development to the list of orientation programs for corps members in the camp.

The SAED has helped a lot of corps members to develop one skill or the other. This is a platform for you to learn graphics, interior decorations, fashion designing, make-up, bead-making, fish farming etc. Lots of graduates have become self-employed through  SAED.

4. Join a group


New Horizon  (Joining the NYSC band is one way to have an exciting camp experience)
Another way to enjoy your NYSC camp experience is by joining a group. There are so many groups and associations you can join in the camp. Do you have interest in music, Information dissemination and social media? Join the Orientation Broadcasting Service OBS) team and the NYSC band.

There are also cultural groups as well as religious associations. The Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria (MCAN) and the Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) are so popular on camp. You can your religious group, improve your spirituality and at the same time have an exciting experience in camp.

5. Take Part in Morning Drills and Man 'O' War drills


Corps members taking part in Man O war drills

Many corps members do not seem to like the morning drills but trust me, those drills are useful exercises. At least, it helps you burn calories and keep you in good shape.

The Man O War activities too are always interesting. You won't like to sit down seeing your fellow corps members jumping the fence, climbing ropes, crawling under barb wires, to even fighting karate with so much excitement without wanting to join them.