Good day folks! It is time again for our weekly update and today, we will have a look on our Programmes front.

First up, it is developments in the Local CIP. Currently, we are in discussion with a number of organizations to be our Local CIP partners. There is a lot of scheduling and feasibility projections in the talks still, but that is just part of the process. Also, no promises right now but one potential partnership will involve therapeutic horse-riding, so keep your fingers crossed!

Anyway, some of you may ponder about the role of Local CIP in an Overseas CIP.  Here in Operation Orion, we believe Local CIP is an important aspect of the Operation Orion experience because we structure it to be a complementary programme to the main Overseas CIP component.

We use the contrasting experiences between the Local and Overseas CIP to provide interesting insights that make Operation Orion a more holistic OCIP journey. And also, it really is just a great opportunity to serve our home community!

Now back to topic, the next big news is our first ever Orion Camp. It is still being planned out but it is very likely to be implemented. Orion Camp is intended to facilitate the bonding and camaraderie of Orion 2012 members, so there is going to be lots of fun from the go. It is projected to take place in the 3rd weekend of the semester so keep that weekend free!

Lastly, we have other exciting programs still in the works with which we hope to create a meaningful and memorable experience for this year’s Operation Orion so stay tuned for more news!