The 2nd of November 2019 will be remembered by many as the day Siya Kolisi's Springbok team won the Rugby World Cup in Japan, but for some kids from Cradock it will always be remembered as the day they for the first time ever, swam in the ocean.So, 1-3 November I took 10 kids and 2 of the 2019 Interns camping in Jeffreys' Bay. We were welcomed in the Mission House on the Global Leadership Academy's Campus.
The first evening we sang songs, played games and divided into groups for team activities. Saturday morning picnic food and snacks were prepared after breakfast and then the great trek down to the beach took place. For the locals it wasn't really a beach day, with the wind blowing a little bit strong, but a little bit of wind wasn't going to stop any Cradocker from this first in a lifetime experience. We first had a photo shoot at the Dolphin Statue and then it was into the waves. It was fun to witness their excitement!
Later those who were brave enough also had the chance to go down the Super Tube Slide a few times. After ice-cream they took another dive in the sea, before returning to the Mission House exhausted.
In the late afternoon it was time for Netball and Soccer, boys against the girls. (Needless to say that the girls won the Netball and the boys the Soccer.) It was great fun! Before we had pizza I taught them a new card game which also involved the grabbing of spoons :-D!!!! After dinner we made photo frames and then we watched a movie together.
The next morning Cornelius Ngosa came to share his life story with us, which was very inspirational. The camp was a great success! The kids were SO co-operative and the Interns SO helpful in every way.
The next weekend, 8 November 2019, we then had our Internship Graduation. It was a celebration of their engagement with this programme. New things lies ahead for each one of them. I wish them well.
Evelyn
