Summer Camp in Gothenburg: Two Weeks of Discovery, Creativity and New Experiences

This June, we carried on a tradition close to our hearts: bringing Ukrainian children in Gothenburg together for two weeks of summer camp filled with friendship, discovery and shared adventures.

No two days were quite alike. There were football matches, outdoor games and a photo treasure hunt, alongside creative workshops where the children made friendship bracelets, decorated their own tote bags and experimented with making giant soap bubbles.  

We also took to the water to see Gothenburg from a different perspective, exploring the city's canals on a Paddan boat tour. Our thanks go to Stromma Göteborg for helping make the trip possible.

But while the days were packed with activities, the purpose of our summer camps goes beyond keeping children entertained during the school holidays. We want to give them the chance to step outside their comfort zones, try something new and discover interests they may not have explored otherwise.

We believe every child deserves an environment where they feel welcome, supported and free to be curious, ask questions and experiment. This is particularly important for children growing up amid displacement and uncertainty.

This is why we return to these camps year after year. By giving children room to explore, learn and build confidence, we hope to help them develop a strong foundation for the future.

Our sincere thanks to all the partners and volunteers who helped bring this year's camps to life, and, above all, to the children who filled these two weeks with their curiosity, laughter and energy. We are already looking forward to welcoming them back next summer!