DEAR PARENTS,
We've all been shaped by our environments in one way or another. We believe that the camp experience is one of the most wonderful gifts that you could ever give to your child and while preparation especially for the first-time camper may be somewhat overwhelming, please know that in the end, it is most certainly worth your while.
YOLA Adventure Programs - As you must have gathered, Yola Adventure programs are focused on providing your child with a deep cultural immersion along with community service while experiencing and engaging with the unique landscape of the country they will be traveling to. They will return to you with learning outcomes that enable them to achieve personal growth and make a positive contribution to our world including an:
- Openness to New Ideas and Experiences
- Sense of Wonderment
- A Belief That All People are Connected by a Shared Humanity
- A Desire to Positively Impact the Lives of Others
- Empathy
- Self-Awareness
- Humility
- Grit
- Independence
- Intercultural Competence
YOLA Education Programs - These Programs are focused on providing a quick insight into exciting 'academic' and 'stem' curriculum taking place at some of the best universities in the world to give your child an exposure of what campus life could be like and an opportunity for them to explore new subject areas as well as a better understanding of what and where they may want to go in life. It helps them learn outside the core school subjects, deep dive into new skills and interact with like-minded peers in a creative environment.
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Honest Communication: Open lines of communication are essential to creating a smooth, organized, and safe camp experience for a child. An informed parent is typically a supportive parent. Yola team will provide all possible information in a timely and proactive manner to cover all concerns regarding pre, during and post camp experience. We will also need to have an open and honest discussion if your child have special circumstances which might impact the success of his/her camp. Bedwetting, routine medications, sleepwalking and or any other significant personal information will need to be shared and be rest assured that this information will be treated with utmost confidentiality. It is crucial that together we strategize and have a proper plan in place.
Health Safety: You will be given 'The health form' which would be the best tool for informing the camp about what your child needs. If they are allergic to black beans or peanuts or any other food item or dairy, we need to know.
Overall Security: Sending your child to camp for the first or eighth time can be emotional and it's not uncommon to want to know who will be responsible for your child’s health and well-being. WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF YOUR CHILD AND SO ARE WE. Yola has for that very reason tied up with the best in the world so that you can be rest assured that every single precaution will be taken to ensure your child's well-being and every possible safety procedure will be adhered to.
Perhaps the most important thing for you to remember as the parent of a camper is that the camp experience is a tremendous growth opportunity for your child. This does not mean that there won’t be occasional struggles and difficulties along the way. It is like other experiences in life – we often learn more about ourselves from difficult times than blissful moments. Your children are stronger than they know, and with your support, guidance and proactive collaboration with the camp organiser, your child has the chance to grow in ways you haven’t even imagined. Happy camping!
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