LRS Summer Camp: Xiao Wen

I have experienced the tortures of illness, just like the campers have. I knew that each child being supported by LRS did not have an easy life. We all cherish the support.

In early August 2016, I received a special invitation from the Little Red Scarf teachers to join them for the summer camp. I was anxious at first, since I would be a volunteer this time. I needed to share something with the participants. Of course, I tried my best to prepare.

On August 7th, I came to the LRS office. Along with the teachers and two other volunteers, I would be in charge of helping check in the children for the camp. We were ready for the next day.
 
The next day, I saw some cute children coming to the office. I knew they were from different rural areas, just like me. After a busy morning of registration at the office, we traveled to our camp—Xinglongshan Rural Resort. Our one-week summer camp officially started.

Throughout the course of the camp, we all experienced a progression from unfamiliar to familiar, and from shyness to openness. Each participant learned on different levels, and they left a deep impression on me. I have experienced the tortures of illness, just like they have. I knew that each child being supported by LRS did not have an easy life. We all cherish the support.

Xiao Wen also made newspaper clothes for himself for the fashion show.

The purpose of the camp was to care for each child’s development, not just his/her health. Each day, our teachers took care of each child. With interesting games, the participants’ capacities were improved. For example, hiking the mountain helped people be more tolerant. The children won over the teachers.

We were happy to see everyone was happy. The Human Chair Game was good for team cooperation. We had some other interesting activities. The camp is an unforgettable memory. 
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Through summer camp, we all became close. I like each of the people there, and I am thankful they invited me to be a volunteer. I hope to transform the children with my service. I hope to have opportunities like this to help children in the future.

The camp is unforgettable. I want to transform the children with my service. I am inspired to study harder and try my best to help people.

What impressed me most is the work done by the four teachers. I admire their aptitude for work, which inspires me for my future work and studies. I will study harder and try my best to help people. ​​

Original article written by Xiao Wen, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Carolyn D.