We can’t believe it’s already week 3 of camp! The campers had so much fun starting the week with a bang. They participated in an introductory game to bound each and every camper closer together. They also learned about building resilience and how everyone can be resilient in their own way. Bracelet making was definitely one of the highlights of the week. Campers loved choosing their own favorite colors and making bracelets by themselves to bring home. Painting was also a really fun part of the week! Ms. Julia taught the campers how to paint a scenery of bamboo and pandas, and even went as far as making a few campers their own painting.
Our Youth group finished learning the lyrics and practiced the dance to “Little Flower” by 优秀少年好好 (Xiùyòu Shàonián Hǎohao) and can’t wait to perform it for everyone on the last day of camp! Additionally, the Youth kids got to design and decorate their own chinese fans, adding personal touches to each, ensuring that their fan stands out.
Junior 1 participated in their bi–weekly calligraphy class where they learned to write numbers and some common Chinese phrases on traditional rice paper. They also had so much fun listening to Mr. Will teach about a few healthy stretches before exercising to prevent muscle strains. Mr. Will immediately followed up with kungfu class, where the campers learned their final performance sequence, and how to throw safe punches, practicing with a partner.
On Tuesday, the Junior 2 and Senior campers got to listen to a guest speaker, Curtis Chin, introduce and briefly read from his book, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir”. The campers then got to express their own experiences being Chinese that connected to the book. Along with Junior 1, the Junior 2 and Senior groups continued practicing their song “Love” by The Little Tigers. They also started learning the words to “Green Apple Paradise”, also by The Little Tigers.
All the campers also enjoyed learning how to make glass noodle salad with sesame paste and cucumbers. Although they didn’t have enough time to make it themselves, they still got to try it for their snack on Tuesday. The campers finished the week off by going on a field trip to the Detroit Institute of Art where they appreciated all the diverse forms of art displayed. When the kids got back, they learned a little bit about the history of Asian immigration and its lasting legacy. We can’t wait to watch the campers perform the final week!
我们简直不敢相信夏令营已经进入第三周了！孩子们在一开始就玩得非常开心。他们参加了破冰游戏，拉近了每一位营员之间的距离。他们还学习了如何建立韧性，以及每个人都可以用自己的方式变得坚韧。本周的亮点之一无疑是制作手链。夏令营的孩子们非常喜欢自己挑选喜欢的颜色，并亲手制作手链带回家。绘画环节也特别有趣！Julia老师教孩子们如何画出竹子和熊猫的风景画，甚至还为几位营员亲自画了画像。
少年组已经完成了《小花朵》这首歌的学习，并积极练习了舞蹈动作，迫不及待想要在营期最后一天为大家表演！此外，少年组的孩子们还设计并装饰了属于自己的中国扇子，为每一把扇子加入了独特的个性元素，确保它们独一无二。
小班1组参加了每两周一次的书法课，学习如何在宣纸上写数字和一些常见中文词语。他们还认真聆听了Will老师讲解的拉伸动作，了解了如何在锻炼前做好准备以避免肌肉拉伤。紧接着是功夫课，孩子们学习了最终表演的动作顺序，以及如何和搭档一起练习安全的出拳技巧。
星期二，小班2组和大班组的孩子们有幸听到了特邀嘉宾Curtis Chin的分享，他介绍并朗读了自己的书《Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir》（《我在中餐馆学到的一切》）的部分内容。夏令营的孩子们随后也分享了自己作为华裔的成长经历，与书中的内容产生了共鸣。与 小班1 组一样，小班2组和大班组也继续练习了小虎队的歌曲《爱》，并开始学习另一首同样由小虎队演唱的歌曲《青苹果乐园》的歌词。
所有营员还学习了如何制作芝麻酱黄瓜粉丝沙拉。虽然由于时间有限，他们没能亲手操作，但还是在星期二的点心时间品尝到了这道美味。周末，他们一同前往底特律艺术博物馆进行实地参观，欣赏了各种多元文化的艺术作品。孩子们回来后还学习了有关亚洲移民历史及其深远影响的一些知识。我们已经迫不及待想要看到他们在最后一周的精彩表演了！
