Summer Camp

[accordian] [toggle title=”Summer Camp” open=”yes”]Every year, hundreds of orphan children and those deprived of parental care, come together for Help Us Help The Children’s Summer Camp. They arrive from all areas of Ukraine, to the picturesque Carpathian Mountains, where they take part in workshops aimed at prevention and rehabilitation, as most of these children suffer from psychological trauma due to their difficult circumstances. Ukrainian, Canadian, US and European, volunteers, along with orphans who have gone through the HUHTC program and have graciously returned as volunteers, work along side each other to give the children the best experience of their life, opening doors to a better possible future. [/toggle] [toggle title=”Facts”] Most of these children come to camp with little belongings, worn out shoes and dirty clothes. They come in apprehensive, lacking trust in others and fearful from a long history of neglect and past abuse. With the help of our dedicated volunteers they learn to trust and open up to each other and our staff. Many times learning to truly look inwardly and express themselves for the very first time. [/toggle] [toggle title=”Workshops”]Within the first few days of camp, all children go through a thorough medical and dental exam. Those with more serious problems are taken to a larger town close by, for further examination and care. They are also given donated clothes, shoes, hygienic products and other supplies which they are lacking and are much needed. There are many psychologists on-site and endless workshops where the children are continuously learning new life-skills, working through personal issues, building valuable self confidence and creating friendships to last a lifetime.[/toggle] [toggle title=”Our Success”]Each year, we have amazing success stories that are life-changing for both children and volunteers. Some of these include: Children having been separated into different orphanages and reuniting for the very first time; Children having gone through our HUHTC program and returning as volunteers; Children experiencing many firsts – eating ice cream for the first time, learning more about themselves, climbing Ukraine’s highest mountain (including those with disabilities), feeling loved, accepted and cared-for; Volunteers having felt they have met their calling in life and returning again and again. [/toggle] [/accordian]