In August, 25 children between the ages of 8 and 17 had the joy of living in a «fantastic world». This was the theme of the camp organized in Odobești, Vrancea county, a personal development camp designed to help children discover and experience new things as well as their own talents and qualities. We were accompanied by an art teacher, Corina Lungu from Genesis school, and a young AIKIDO master, who introduced art and sports into the lives of our children.
These activities were complemented by access to the pool, a great attraction and reward of the camp. It was five full days, in which innocence, the joy of participating in the first camp in their lives (for most of them), the desire to succeed, perseverance and seriousness helped them overcome barriers, think and act in the team, to develop empathy and the spirit of solidarity.
We have seen teenagers ready to jump in to help the little ones but also to support the pedagogical team, teenage girls helping 8-year-old girls get over the separation from their family more easily, but also children who, being in a camp for the first time, managed to overcome the communication barrier and integrate into the group. The camp ended with an evening dedicated to the pleasure of giving, and their generosity lived up to our expectations: the children wrote notes with positive things about their colleagues (chosen by us at random) and gave them symbolic gifts (necklaces with pendants made by themselves). This was followed by the handing out of diplomas and medals, before good mood and dancing made them forget their emotions and then by the “tor”, the sweet moment everyone was waiting for.
Their fantasy world was coloured like the peacock feathers each of them created, like the tree of life seen through their eyes, or the custom fans and other 3D objects they have made.
We are proud to be able to bring, year after year, new experiences that help these children progress and take confidence in their own strength.
All children deserve a future, let`s help them build it!
