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Numerous “Nationalities” in community (Chinese, Korean, Indian, Japanese, Greek, Philippine, Afro-American, Mexican, etc.) Are invited to participate in a Saturday Olympic style event.
Day camps led by ICCP counselors
also participate by representing countries of the ICCP Leader teaches homeland games and songs and this makes a group a country. Flag to carry in Parade.
Students learn about “leaders”
country - special events, culture, etc. Even some phases All participants make tee shirts representing ICCP country - special design. At the Olympics Day Camp would represent “Sweden” as an example. Student must also bring food from that country to share at international luncheon. Thus, participants learn to cook and taste another type of food.
˝ day event, 8 am - 2 pm Saturday. End of summer day camp season - 150-200 participants, 10-12 nationalities, minimum expense,
good P.R. for YMCA.
How did the activity increase international understanding and/or cultural
awareness among your campers and staff?
1. Camp participants learned about a new country, its location - its culture and
language - even its food, games, songs, and customs.
2. They learned about their flag.
3. They were also able to participate in sports as most other cultures - no winner -
no score keeping - everyone won and everyone learned to respect everyone else’s customs.
This international program idea submitted by:
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