This summer, HUG brought Ukrainian children together for a few days on Brännö, a beautiful island in the Gothenburg archipelago. Surrounded by the sea and nature, two groups of young camp participants enjoyed a few days filled with outdoor adventures, creativity and new experiences.
There was something new to try around every corner: swimming in the sea, catching crabs along the shore, building bird feeders and getting creative with arts and crafts. One of the highlights was an evening spent with our friends from Plast. Together, we gathered around a campfire by the water, sang Ukrainian songs and watched the sun set over the sea.
This year's camp was also special in another way. Young people from HUG's Ukrainian community joined the team and helped organise activities for the children. Some of them had been campers themselves just a few years ago. Now, they were taking the lead, sharing their ideas and helping make the camp special for a younger group of children.
ySeeing this change in roles is something we truly value. It shows how young people can grow from being participants in our activities to becoming active members of the team, bringing their own ideas, skills and enthusiasm to initiatives that bring the community together. We hope to keep creating an environment where children and young people feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop their abilities and take on new challenges.
We brought our summer adventures to a close with a celebration bringing together the children, their families, volunteers and HUG team. It was a lovely way to mark the end of the camp and enjoy one last occasion to share stories and memories from the summer.
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, the young people who helped lead activities, our friends from Plast and everyone who made this camp possible. And, of course, to all the children who filled Brännö with laughter, curiosity and energy!
We are happy to keep this summer tradition going and look forward to creating many more opportunities for children to learn, explore and discover their strengths. 💙💛
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