01.07.2015
Bulgaria from Beginning to End Summer camp for refugee children near Veliko Tarnovo
For the third consecutive year the BRCY organized a summer camp for 30 refugee children at the age between 6 – 12 years old will participate. The group leaves for Ksilifor (near the Old Bulgarian capital Veliko Tarnovo) on 29 June 2015. They spent 2 weeks there surrounded by beautiful nature.
Bulgaria from Beginning to End was the topic of the camp. The name hints the camp goals – to acquaint the children with our national culture and traditions. In order to contribute for their social integration, the programme includes different sport events and entertainments, typical Bulgarian rituals and traditional dishes. Bulgarian language courses for beginners and advanced were also included.
The evening activities were related to the topics of the days. Among other day activities were going to the pool and visiting the historical and tourist places in the region.
At the end of the camp the children planted a tree that will keep a memory of their summer adventure.