Fun Camp AST 2025/2026
Pusat Sains Matematik (PSM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) successfully organised Fun Camp AST 2025/2026, a two-day full-day programme held from 17 to 18 January 2026 at Akademi ADAB, UMPSA Pekan Campus.
The programme involved a total of 41 students from the Foundation for Science and Technology (AST), comprising 34 students from the Gambang Campus and 7 students from the SHIP Campus, Penang. The camp was designed to provide a holistic platform for students to develop self-confidence, strengthen peer bonding, and maximise their personal potential through experiential learning.
Throughout the camp, participants were exposed to various challenging and engaging outdoor and soft skills activities, including building their own tents, kayaking, water confidence exercises, and completing multiple rope-based challenges. In addition, students were required to participate in group performances and structured soft skills activities that encourage teamwork, leadership, communication, and creativity.
These activities aimed to encourage students to step out of their comfort zones, try new experiences, and discover their hidden abilities, skills, and strengths in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The closing ceremony of the programme was graced by the Dean of Pusat Sains Matematik (PSM), UMPSA, Associate Professor Dr Mohd Sham bin Mohamad, who expressed his appreciation for the commitment shown by the organising team and the enthusiastic participation of the students.
Overall, Fun Camp AST 2025/2026 successfully achieved its objectives, with participants demonstrating increased confidence, motivation, and readiness to take on new challenges. The programme also fostered strong bonds among students, particularly through the meaningful interaction between participants from different campuses, including the involvement of students from the SHIP Campus, Penang.
PSM hopes that initiatives such as this camp will continue to support the holistic development of AST students and contribute positively to their academic journey and personal growth at UMPSA.
Author: Miss Nur Zahirah Md Noor