KIDS CAMP IN GUANGLONG

CODE: VYA-2503GL

Work:

Guanglong Community is located in the southeastern part of Taiping District at the foot of Chelongpu Mountain Range. It is bordered to the north by Xinglong Village, to the south by Yonglong Village, and to the west by Changyi Village, with the Toubiankeng River serving as the natural boundary. With an area of 3.1059 square kilometers, it is a village that was reborn after experiencing the horrible quake happened in Sep. 21st 1999.This project aims to provide a meaningful holiday experience by pairing volunteers with children in need of guidance and support in their learning journey. Participants will engage in activities such as reading, tutoring, and creative workshops, fostering an encouraging environment for the kids growth and development. Aims:Taiping District is a peripheral area of Taichung City, and Guanglong. Village is a quiet community located in the Chelongpu region of Taiping.Due to the scarcity and unequal distribution of resources, children have limited access to education, particularly in English learning environments. Faced with these challenges, the local community still lacks a comprehensive understanding of its own culture and social values.To address these issues, we aim to host a workcamp in Guanglong, fostering global understanding, sparking children s interest in learning, and enhancing their English abilities through in-depth interactions between local residents and international youth.Project Objectives:1.Enrich learning experiences in Guanglong by introducing new companionship programs led by both global and local volunteers.2.Promote friendship, understanding, and cultural exchange by involving local residents and international volunteers in agricultural activities.3.Lay the foundation for children s international perspective and inspire their diverse creative abilities.4.International Culinary Exchange: Enriching the culinary experiences of community residents by learning and sharing cooking techniques from different countries. More about Guanglong Communtiy: https://youtu.be/4xe9DVG7e_cW:1. Teaching English: participants will engage with children in schools to teach English, using interactive methods to make learning fun and effective. 2. Play and Interaction: participants will spend time playing games and engaging with the children in various recreational activities to promote social skills and emotional development.3. Cultural Exchange: participants will engage in cultural exchange activities with local children and families, sharing their own cultures and learning about Taiwanese traditions and values.4. Community Exploration and Resource Regeneration: Engaging children and youth in community fieldwork and farming experiences to collect discarded wood, which is then recycled into ornaments and useful community-themed items.

Accomodation and food

Group will stay in Guanglong Activity Center. Participants need to bring own Sleeping Bag. Food will be provided by local residents, but participants will still have opportunity to be the chef and cook together during the cultural exchange activities related to local cuisine as part of the children s companionship and learning.

Location and leisure

No. 1, Guanqian Road, North District, Taichung CityGuanglong is a simple village located in the rural area of Chelongpu, Taiping District, Taichung City, in central Taiwan.GM65306;https://maps.app.goo.gl/pJk4DnYhhJq3Ncnf8Leisure Activities: 1-National Museum of Natural Science:Located at No. 1, Guanqian Road, North District, Taichung City, the museum offers a variety of exhibitions covering astronomy, physics, geology, biology, and more. You can visit the Future Technology Fantasia exhibition to learn about the development trends of future technologies. 2-Taichung Yizhong Street: Situated in the North District of Taichung City, Yizhong Street is a well-known hotspot for food and shopping. You can taste a variety of local Taiwanese night market snacks.

Project hosted by

Guang-Long Community Development Association

Directions to meeting point

More detail info will be described within infosheet.

Additional comments

1. Anyone who is interested in wooden art, food, and accompanying children in learning experiences can participate in volunteer service. 2. Encourage volunteers to bring back small traditional folk arts