9am is Sleeping In
We spent our first full day in CZ (Czech Republic) getting caught up on sleep. (Never again will we be able to sleep in till 9am). After a breakfast of rolls, sliced meats, cheeses, nutella spread, and sliced apples, we relaxed, updated the blog and waited till Jackie to bring us to the camp. The previous camp had ended and they were cleaning it and getting it ready for our camp.
We spent our first full day in CZ (Czech Republic) getting caught up on sleep. (Never again will we be able to sleep in till 9am). After a breakfast of rolls, sliced meats, cheeses, nutella spread, and sliced apples, we relaxed, updated the blog and waited till Jackie to bring us to the camp. The previous camp had ended and they were cleaning it and getting it ready for our camp.
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| Breakfast |
Jungle Speed
When we arrived there was still some clean up and preparations to do but we (the Americans) were encouraged to sit, rest and play games. We were taught to play Jungle Speed: An intense game involving cards with symbols and a wooden baton. The goal of the game was to get rid of you cards. The way you got rid of your cards was to grab the baton. You could only grab the baton if you had a card that matched someone else’s. The problem was, the symbols were complex and very similar. If you incorrectly grabbed the baton, you got all the cards. We slowly got the hang of it and really enjoyed ourselves. If we can find the game, we’ll definitely bring it back and teach everyone!
When we arrived there was still some clean up and preparations to do but we (the Americans) were encouraged to sit, rest and play games. We were taught to play Jungle Speed: An intense game involving cards with symbols and a wooden baton. The goal of the game was to get rid of you cards. The way you got rid of your cards was to grab the baton. You could only grab the baton if you had a card that matched someone else’s. The problem was, the symbols were complex and very similar. If you incorrectly grabbed the baton, you got all the cards. We slowly got the hang of it and really enjoyed ourselves. If we can find the game, we’ll definitely bring it back and teach everyone!
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| Jungle Speed |
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| The camp |
Icebreakers
The campers started arriving at 5pm. After settling in and dinner at 6:30pm we played ice breakers. Ice breakers like – 2 truths and a lie, the name game, and “people bingo”. Name game = they split us in 2 groups. Each group sent a representative and whoever was able to say the opposite team member’s name first won. “People bingo” (I made up the name) there were a list of characteristics and whoever got together the group with the right characteristics got a point. So people would get into groups like: 2 people like sushi, 1 person is blonde, and 1 person hates flying. The ice breakers were fun and really helped us get to know their names.
The campers started arriving at 5pm. After settling in and dinner at 6:30pm we played ice breakers. Ice breakers like – 2 truths and a lie, the name game, and “people bingo”. Name game = they split us in 2 groups. Each group sent a representative and whoever was able to say the opposite team member’s name first won. “People bingo” (I made up the name) there were a list of characteristics and whoever got together the group with the right characteristics got a point. So people would get into groups like: 2 people like sushi, 1 person is blonde, and 1 person hates flying. The ice breakers were fun and really helped us get to know their names.
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| During icebreakers |
Testing
After the ice breakers the campers were tested on their English. In order to place them in the right class, we had to test their grammar (with multiple choice questions) and their reading and comprehension. (They had to read a short story and explain what they read). While there was testing, there was also a fondue party. They dimmed the lights, played music, and served chocolate fondue.
After the ice breakers the campers were tested on their English. In order to place them in the right class, we had to test their grammar (with multiple choice questions) and their reading and comprehension. (They had to read a short story and explain what they read). While there was testing, there was also a fondue party. They dimmed the lights, played music, and served chocolate fondue.
That was basically the end of the night. The leaders met together (Czech and American) to discuss the day, plan the next day and put together the teachers for the English class. Lights out was supposed to be at 11pm but if you’ve ever had any experience with a camp, you know that seldomly happens. Most of us went to bed at 1am.
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| Fondue Night |
- Luice
Sounds exciting! Can't wait to hear more. Praying for your team.
ReplyDelete-Bethany
Thanks Bethany!!
ReplyDeleteThe leaders should be the example of following directions and actually going to bed on time...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great start! Praying for you guys.
ReplyDelete-Jesse