Project Report
| Feb 12, 2021
Camps during the Corona crisis
By Tessa van Gastel | MSc
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Unfortunately, the physical camps of the VOKK cannot continue.We can, however, keep in touch with each other through a fun online camp meeting!These online camp meetings take place once in a while and everyone can participate simply from home.
During these digital meetings there is time to get to know each other.We also reflect on how everyone feels and how everybody doing.The corona crisis is going on for a long time and we are talking about what this does to you.It turns out that it is nice to be able to talk about this.Furthermore, the young people tell what is bothering them or what they miss.In addition, there is attention for the positive things.After all, there are also things that we like in these crazy times.That should not be forgotten.
Everyone shares how they are doing during this period.Tips are shared about leisure activities!We also look to the future.We're talking about what to do or buy first when the corona crisis is over.At the end, everyone seems to have enjoyed talking to each other, even though it is digitally now.The camps therefore remain important, even in this different setting.
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Oct 20, 2020
Camps
By Tessa van Gastel | MSc
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The purpose of the camp is to allow children, young adults and young adults to share experiences and feelings, to take on new challenges and to help them in their processing. The feeling of not being alone is already a great support for many. The camps are also aimed at allowing participants to experience that they are part of society, just like everyone else.
There are relaxing and serious activities and plenty of room for conversation and processing. We create a safe environment in which this can happen. Healthy peers generally have no idea what it actually means when you are confronted with cancer in yourself or your sibling as a child or young person. That is why mutual contact is so important, half a word is often enough.
The start of each weekend is an introductory game; a lot of 'masks' are already being discarded there. The workshops and activities are aimed at processing and relaxation. Processing is addressed in creative activities with different themes such as emotions, friendships and work. But also in sports activities and workshops that push boundaries; think of children and young people with a permanent disability, poor condition or social anxiety. The youngest children also have a fun outing, such as to an animal park or a playground.
There is relaxation in the form of fun activities such as a quiz, campfire, party evening, a disco. But also in the form of walks and outdoor activities where you can talk in a relaxed atmosphere.
Every weekend has a reminder moment for children who have passed away. Not all children have to participate.
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Jun 25, 2020
Camps
By Tessa van Gastel | Project Leader
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Hi, my name is Maaike, I am 16 years old and I have been going with the 12+ camps organized by the VOKK since I was 12 years old. This year it was again a successful camp, with very nice, new and fun people. The first evening was different from other years, because the well-known VOKK quiz was not there, but that did not stop us from having fun and meeting new people. The second day started early. In the morning we had a workshop on trust. Afterward everyone changed their clothes to leave for a fort, where we were divided into 3 groups. One group was going to climb a rope bridge, the other group was ziplining over the water and the third group had to avoid land mines in the form of a fun game. We changed games, so everybody did all the different games. I thought the ziplining was the best. For dinner we had a nice BBQ together. Around 9 o'clock we started the karaoke night and I really liked that. We went to bed around 12 o'clock…. At least that's what the supervisors, who we kept awake until late at night, thought so. The next morning was a hard morning for some of us with the little sleep we had. We all had a nice breakfast in the breakfast-room in the other building. When we went back, we were later told what we were going to do this day and that was a workshop by Stijn Fransen, a Dutch actress. We had a workshop about playing for cameras and then we played a part of an episode of Spangas. After that we got a dance lesson, which was a bit difficult but super fun. I definitely enjoyed this weekend and have already been back in next year!
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