Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Let's go camping!

About twice a year, each Peru region that has volunteers tries to have a camp for youth. Usually one for all boys and one for all girls. This past May, my region (La Libertad) held Camp V.A.L.O.R. (VALOR in English means "Values") for more than 70 youth from across the region, both coast and sierra. The youth learned about basic values that make up a true "Ironman" (yes like the movie): Respect, honor, maturity, etc. They also learned about leadership and Sexual Health.
 
 
The students visited a few technical schools to learn about future careers and also scholarships that can help them get there.
 
 
Here, the boys are learning about techniques of working out without the use of weights. They really enjoyed it. (Plus, we were able to see the "tough kids" sweat a little bit!) In the background are our red and blue tents we camped in.
 
We use a lot of non-formal education in Peace Corps. This is game we use to build teamwork and critical thinking skills. SO FUNNY to see some of the positions they had to come up with. You could see their competitive nature come out.
 
 
Here's me and my 3 kids from Huamachuco. (I was a team leader on the yellow team... and we won most spirited!) It's nice bringing youth outside of their normal learning environment and see them flourish/break their personal limitations.
 
For those of you who helped donate to our camp, THANK YOU! Because of you, we were able to reach a lot of youth in a unique, fun, and yet educational atmosphere. In October or November, we're looking to put on Camp ALMA (soul in English), which targets youth girls and teaches them how to be strong, independent women that value themselves.
 

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