Monday, August 19, 2013

Sharing cultures and experiences


Message of  the day: “I am a part of all that I have met” By Alex, the volunteer


We started our day with a wonderful breakfast of cheese crepes and fresh fruit. Eagerly, we prepared to work with our students for the first time today.   Interacting with the children brought a better understanding of the Polish culture and our students knowledge base. It was a rainy day and we enjoyed the cool air and time together. 
We shared at lunch our excitement.The evening was a drama of initiation  of new camp participants and volunteers. We volunteers drank a spoon of red stuff that included a jello and ketchup  which tasted pretty good. The husband and wife of our volunteer  team acted as King and Queen and presented the camp kids with their certificates. The King waved his magic wand over each child for protection for these 2 weeks of camp. We found all the children quite involved and active throughout the evening. As we returned to our rooms, they continued camp activities with contemporary music. All in all the first full day with the children provided a bonding opportunities to share our cultures and our experiences.


Journal by Jan

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