SUMMER CAMP FOR EVERY CHILD

“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you

seem, and smarter than you think.” - Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

Dear friends and allies,

The end of the 2016 has arrived and we are reflecting back on how we have strived to instill a

believe of hope in each and every child`s future at each and every children`s homes around

Japan that Living Dreams and Mirai no Mori is a part of.

Over the past several days We`ve been pondering this quote and all the truth it holds. Both

NPO Living Dreams and Mirai no Mori, are effectively expressing and instilling “bravery” and

“strength” and a belief in the children`s own hearts that they smart and capable of contributing to

lives of others in this world. I am proud of what has happened at all the camps this past summer

and I am so thankful for your support and belief in being a part of something special taking place

here in Japan with these children`s lives.

LIVING DREAMS & MIRAI NO MORI SUMMER CAMP 2016

Earlier in June, Matt Miller (www.thesoundoflittlefeet.com) participated in the Ironman 70.3

Japan race as charity racer to help raise funds to provide children living in institutional homes

the opportunity to attend one of the amazing summer camps held each summer by Living

Dreams and Mirai no Mori in July and August. As an Ambassador for both Living Dreams and

Mirai no Mori, Matt is passionate about the summer programs that both these NPOs have

created that provide avenues of possibility for these children`s future.

LIVING DREAMS DESIGNING ARTS ACADEMY

Through cooking, dance, music, painting, photography, digital creation as well as various

interactive hands on lectures the children had a great time with all the amazing professionals

that volunteered their time to impact these children`s lives.

The amazing people and organizations who have been committed to empowering and enabling

children living in institutional care homes are part of what makes Designing Artist Academy

special each and every year.

Here is a wonderful video of one of the many workshops that took place over the course of the

summer that Matt filmed to share with you: https://vimeo.com/179718323

MIRAI NO MORI SUMMR CAMP IN MIYAGI, JAPAN

Bear bells, camp songs, making bracelets, new hair braids, campfires, the mixture of fear,

astonishment and a sense of accomplishment on the faces of the campers as they re-emerge

from under water after their jumps off waterfalls, a magical unicorn and dinosaur, camp chants

of “we did it!”, lots of bugs, laughter, rain, sunshine, the sound of nature and a sky full of stars.

Those were a few wonderful things that helped to create a special outdoor camp for the children

this past summer that focused on helping the children to break through their current self-limiting

beliefs, challenge themselves in new ways and build solid connections with others at camp.

Matt had the privilege of participating as part of the Mirai no Mori summer camp staff this

summer and had an amazing time connecting with the children and watching them step out of

their comfort zones and challenge themselves.

THANK YOU

Thank you again to everyone who helped send more children to camp this summer and for

playing a part in impacting their lives in ways we hope to see and hear about years from now

because of the opportunities provided this year to them.

Matt made a special holiday video for all of you, we hope you enjoy it: https://vimeo.com/

193819090

We wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and look forward to connecting with you in 2017.

All our best,

Living Dreams

Mirai no Mori

Matt Miller