Day 2: Some Explaining

While it's really complicated to understand another human being from a different part of the world, CISVers are great at this just because we really believe in one same principle. When we come together we can understand each other in signals, other languages we do not comprehend, or by just asking for a helping hand. Communication and peer-to-peer relations are a must in CISV, and we are the best at just forgetting about troubles and talking to someone who we've just met.

As the camp starts to evolve, we begin teaching the children what life at camp will be like, we commence with activities, and we bond as a big CISV Family. Leaders, Junior Councilors and Staff play a fundamental role in developing the camp and getting things running for the children to enjoy all the lessons and benefits that the T-Rex Village will bring to them.

 When children start meeting new people at a CISV Campsite they quickly begin to gather new lessons that can be used in their day to day camp life. Our day started with various games and activities that led to the children knowing one another, their names, favourite food, music tastes, and other fun facts that can lead them to understand people from other parts of the world. One interesting thing is the fact that the outside world does not seem to affect the interior of the Campsite and we start living in our own perfect little world where we live in peace and friendship.

Integration, friendship and group building is all we look for in the first days of camp, evaluating these two days we've come to realize there has been absolutely no problem with bonding and creating a healthy environment in the camp. As days move on we'll realize how this village will change perceptions and most importantly how it will become a life changing activity for all Participants, Staff, Leaders and Junior Councilors.