2014

Summer camp „Healthy lifestyle in English”

Aims of the summer camp are:
• Increasing confidence and self-esteem by overcoming new challenges.
• Improving English language skills that will enable better use of available resources, develop leadership skills and competitiveness.
• Developing communication skills and expanding the network of social contacts.

Participants: 20 childen under guardianship and 10 guardians (with preliminary English language knowledge).
Camp Duration: 4 days, summer 2014.
The theme of the camp is promoting a"Healthy Lifestyle". Everyday communication and camp activities will be held in English, some classes will be designed specifically for language learning, grammar, learning new expressions and words. Healthy lifestyle principles will be respected during the camp, devoting special attention to specific topics such as:
Day 1. ” Healthy food": discussion "What is a Healthy Diet? ", mini-lecture "Myths About Healthy Eating ", baking bread and collecting herbal teas. Participants will learn new words in English related to nutrition.
Day 2. "Physical activities": morning exercises, team building exercises, and a discussion about physical activity on a daily basis. Participants will learn sports vocabulary found in traditional and non-traditional sports of the Olympic Games.
Day 3. "Positive thinking and healthy relationships": discussion "What are our biggest challenges - common and individual?” psychological tests, practical exercises - role-playing, and a mini-lecture about communication models. Watching an inspiring movie, after which a discussion will follow to promote remembering the most common or interesting phrases used in it.
Day 4. "Protecting the environment": lecture "What can I do? ", practical tasks with the facts about environmental pollution, and a discussion about natural materials used in everyday life. A creative workshop using natural materials will conclude the day’s activities.
End of the camp: conclusion and summary.

Results of the project:
 - 30 participants will have improved their English language skills;
-  Participants will get acquainted with the basic principles of healthy lifestyle in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, environmental protection and positive thinking;
-  Participants will have an elevated sense of self-esteem and confidence levels and will experience improved communication skills, which will empower them to use available recourses and overcome new challenges of life.

 
— April 7, 2014