First Day of English and Summer Youth Camp
Today, our team was joined with 19 young people, ranging from 11 to 25 years of age had. We all had a wonderful time together in English Camp. We opened the time with Steve, Phil, and me singing a version of “Let’s Go Surfin Now, Everbody’s Learnin How” entitled, “Let’s learn English Now, Everybody’s Learning How” with the rest of the team in the background backing us up with surfing motions. The students enjoyed that. The campers learned “If You’re Happy and You Know it, Clap Your Hands”, and practiced introducing their friend to their small group. The campers put themselves in one of 3 smaller groups by English level; Beginner, Proficient, and “Somewhere in the middle.” Our team led these small groups in reading the story of David and Goliath. The campers created vocabulary cards with words that they did not know, then shared the words with the rest of the large group.
I enjoyed connecting with a group of teenage boys who taught me a version of soccer played on half a basketball court, with a small goal, and one goalie. After lunch, we had the choice of playing Frisbee Golf or Ultimate Frisbee. I played Ultimate Frisbee. It was good to see those unfamiliar with the game improve in their ability as the game progressed. Finally we ended the day with one of our favorite times, the Bible skit. Lunch and dinner provided opportunities to connect with the campers in a relaxed atmosphere. I sat with our soccer playing group and they asked me, Phil and Dani “favorite sport…” questions, favorite: football team, MLS soccer player, professional soccer player and more. Overall, the 1st day of English Camp was a great success with great interaction from everyone involved. More campers are coming tomorrow. The Summer Youth Camp has also begun and we are participating in different ways each evening.
Thanks for praying for us and the campers. Tomorrow is Day 2 of English Camp. We will be using the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath as our Bible focus.
Grant, for the rest of the team
Pic #1 - English Camp begins
Pic #2 - Phil and Eddi getting to know each other
Pic #3 - Raul and Celso, with Mary
Pic #4 - A serious game of Ultimate
Pic #5 - Frisbee Golf
Pic #6 - Acting out the Bible story - David defeats Goliath
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2 comments:
So much fun! This was my favorite part last year. It's great to see some of the teens from last year like Ivo and Miguel, Wesley, Tatyana, and Raul and Sofia. Keep up the energy team! Prayers going out all the time. :-)
I know you are working hard, fun and all. May your relationships bear much fruit as you teach English, tell stories and share your lives.
Mike
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