SAVVA 2009

Savva English Camp 2009 went especially smooth this summer. With many returning delegates and a growing relationship with children, Savva Administration and Staff it just seems to get better with each passing year.

A super time was had by all. English camp consist of a time of teaching basic English in the campus school rooms, afternoon activities including sports and hair and finger nail painting for the gals. Savva provides good food for the children plus 2 snack times which usually includes a piece of fruit and maybe cookies between main meals. The afternoon is filled with free time where we can play outside or inside activities. After dinner the American Delegation prepared a special evening activity for each night.


One was Carnival night where there were 10 different stations/games for children to play. Small gifts and lots of fun were had by all. Sunday we all took a nice walk to the Savva park where we played outside games, balls, Frisbee, cards etc and had a tasty ice cream before the warm summer walk back.

Weather wise it was the nicest camp I've seen in my 6 years here. Not too hot in the afternoons and cool evenings.

We also had a water war one afternoon, started by yours truly. A few hand fulls of water balloons and water bottles. Getting soaked is refreshing as well as fun. Nothing like an all out water war at least once during camp.

It's amazing just how deep relationships are developing between Savva and the Americans with the help of translators. It was a teary good bye, but fortunately, for me, I get to visit quite often year round! The Interlink staff will only see them one more time during the summer as they all go away to camp for 2 months but will resume monthly Birthday celebrations in September.

Only thing missing was you!
Thanks for all your encouragement, help and support.
Smiles, Ken