Last week my dream of holding a girls camp here in Gramsh came true. I've spent the past month forgoing summer vacation to organize and plan and every second of it was worth it. It is still too early for me to have the words to describe this camp and what it means to me but it was easily the most fulfilling thing I've done yet. Twenty-three girls aged 14-18 came for three days of lessons and activities focusing on healthy living, leadership and physical exercise.
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| 'Crossing the River' |
The girls were involved and enthusiastic, even at 9 AM during their summer break. I worried that they would find some of my American games silly or weird but they took to them with a vigor that even surprised me.
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| My counterpart Laura leading an activity on creative thinking. |
The Albanian women that I worked with to organize the camp stepped up to the plate and really committed to my vision and making it happen. They gave lessons, led discussions and acted silly with me, showing me that they really appreciate my work and friendship.
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| A group shot with all of the PCVs, my Albanian counterparts, and visiting PC staff members: Mira, Language and Culture Coordinator; Agim, TEFL Project Manager and Earl, PC Albania Country Director. |
The PCVs who came to help were amazing with the girls and there is no way I could have done it without their energy and their willingness to make countless friendship bracelets and hair braids. Overall it was overwhelmingly fantastic! There are so many pictures there is no way I could decide between them all so be expecting more to come later!
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