august 2024
A Summer Camp Full of Joy
Summer in Ghana's rural areas is a unique time filled with simple yet meaningful activities that harmoniously blend tradition, nature, and daily work. Unlike urban lifestyles dominated by technology, children in rural communities spend their summer in ways that reflect local culture and the needs of their communities.
For many children, summer is not only a time for rest but also an opportunity to help their families. Young villagers engage in harvesting crops, caring for younger siblings while parents work, cooking, or taking on small jobs to save money for school fees or supplies and to support the household budget. These experiences, while demanding, strengthen family bonds, teach responsibility, and prepare children for adult life.
A Summer Camp Full of Joy
This year, we decided to enrich the children’s summer with moments of carefree fun. The SFG team organized a three-day summer camp, bringing together over 120 children from four nearby villages.
Each day offered new attractions and opportunities for collective enjoyment. Outdoors, children participated in a football tournament between two main communities, climbed trees, and built their own toys from materials available in their surroundings, such as palm leaves or pieces of wood.
Traditional games, like ampe—a dynamic and rhythmic movement game requiring agility and plenty of laughter—were a highlight. We also conducted artistic activities where children collaborated to create a topographic map of the village, learning about the local landscape and geography in the process.
For many children, summer is not only a time for rest but also an opportunity to help their families. Young villagers engage in harvesting crops, caring for younger siblings while parents work, cooking, or taking on small jobs to save money for school fees or supplies and to support the household budget. These experiences, while demanding, strengthen family bonds, teach responsibility, and prepare children for adult life.
A Summer Camp Full of Joy
This year, we decided to enrich the children’s summer with moments of carefree fun. The SFG team organized a three-day summer camp, bringing together over 120 children from four nearby villages.
Each day offered new attractions and opportunities for collective enjoyment. Outdoors, children participated in a football tournament between two main communities, climbed trees, and built their own toys from materials available in their surroundings, such as palm leaves or pieces of wood.
Traditional games, like ampe—a dynamic and rhythmic movement game requiring agility and plenty of laughter—were a highlight. We also conducted artistic activities where children collaborated to create a topographic map of the village, learning about the local landscape and geography in the process.
We’re delighted that, despite their daily responsibilities, the children could spend this time immersed in joy, community, and fun. The summer camp was not only a chance to learn through creative activities but also an opportunity for moments of lightheartedness and bonding with peers. We believe these experiences will remain in their memories for a long time and serve as motivation for further growth.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to organizing the camp—your dedication and passion made this project a success. Together, we create moments that will stay with us forever! 🌞
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to organizing the camp—your dedication and passion made this project a success. Together, we create moments that will stay with us forever! 🌞
