15/08/2026
๐ป WEEK ONE RECAP | Being Better Foundation August Kids Camp 2026 ๐ป
We may have been silent because we have been busy all week! ๐ Our young campers have been fully engaged in a packed schedule of activities during the first week of our 3rd Annual August Kids Camp.
Under our theme, โInspiring Mindsโฆ Think Better! Be Better! Become Better!โ, we spent the week at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, St. John Road, St. Augustine, creating a safe, fun and inspiring environment where our campers could learn, reflect, express themselves, build confidence and simply enjoy being young.
๐ง DAY 1 โ MINDFULNESS & GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
We kicked things off with introductions, icebreakers and an introduction to our camp theme.
Campers reflected on the things that fill their minds when they wake up each morning. They then used art to illustrate what their ideal day would look like, before sharing their ideas with their fellow campers. This activity helped them build confidence and develop their public-speaking skills.
๐๏ธ DAY 2 โ REFLECTIONS ON THE โIโ IN THE EYE
Through a reading titled โWho Am Eye?โ, campers explored identity, self-awareness and how they see themselves and others.
They drew an eye ๐๏ธ with an arrow pointing to the letter โIโ and identified three things they see in themselves. They then reflected on the positive qualities they saw in a fellow camper and one of their counsellors.
The day concluded with campers writing a paragraph about how they feel about themselves and sharing their thoughts with the group.
In the afternoon, the campers enjoyed some outdoor activity at the basketball court, including football, followed by an open discussion on bullying โ why it is harmful and why we should never bully others.
๐ณ DAY 3 โ THE TREE OF LIFE, SKILLS & AGRICULTURE
Day 3 gave our campers an opportunity to explore the Tree of Life exercise, which encouraged them to reflect on their roots, experiences, strengths, hopes and aspirations.
We also introduced the campers to the words for our upcoming Spelling Bee competition, while giving them hands-on exposure to crocheting and woodworking.
๐ฑ Agriculture was also on the agenda! Our campers planted and learned to care for seedlings, including pak choi, lettuce and peppers, which they will continue to nurture throughout the camp.
A special thank you to Asasco Seedlings, Aranguez, for sponsoring the seedlings and helping us to give our young people this valuable hands-on experience. ๐ฑ๐
๐ช DAY 4 โ LOOKING AT YOURSELF: THE POSITIVE & THE NEGATIVE
Day 4 encouraged our campers to take a deeper look at themselves.
Following a reading, โA Conversation Between I and Myself,โ the campers participated in a group discussion about self-image and how they see themselves. They also put their thoughts down on paper, encouraging honest reflection and self-awareness.
Our planting project continued, with campers potting and watering their plants and learning the importance of caring for something they have helped to grow. ๐ฑ
๐ป DAY 5 โ THE WALL OF POSITIVITY
We ended the first week on a powerful and positive note with our Wall of Positivity.
Six thought-provoking questions were presented to the campers. Each camper responded in writing, placing their responses on the corresponding Bristol boards. The boards were then decorated and transformed into colourful displays of encouragement, reflection, dreams and positive thinking.
We also had an important discussion on peer pressure, exploring what it means, how it can affect young people and ways they can develop the confidence to make positive choices for themselves.
๐ฒ AND OF COURSEโฆ WE HAD FUN!
It wasnโt all serious work! ๐ Our campers enjoyed games including Pictionary, Jenga, football and other outdoor activities, giving them plenty of opportunities to laugh, bond, work together and make new friends.
And yesโฆ there was food! ๐๐ฅช๐ง
Our campers were provided with free lunches and snacks throughout the week, because learning, growing and having fun works even better when youโre well fed!
๐ ONE WEEK DOWNโฆ ONE MORE TO GO!
The first week has been filled with reflection, creativity, teamwork, personal development, new skills, agriculture, physical activity, laughter and friendship.
We are proud of our young campers for participating, sharing, learning and stepping outside of their comfort zones.
But weโre not finished yet! ๐
Week Two is comingโฆ and we have even more fun, learning and exciting activities in store!
Stay tuned as we continue to Inspire Mindsโฆ Think Better! Be Better! Become Better! ๐ป๐
