It only took a couple of days for them to get into the flow of hostel life and the fantastic experience it gives them. It's the little things you notice that gives them skills for life; making their own breakfast and lunches, having the confidence to speak to hostel staff (who's first language isn't English) when buying snacks and drinks and mixing with children their own age from different countries. Hopefully you will notice a new found confidence in your child or children?
They have also had the opportunity to take part in some unique and amazing activities. From the power kites, rafting through and over the waves on the sea, go-karting on Ice and flying through the air on zip lines and roller coaster!
As well as all the fun activities their has been the educational\cultural experiences too. They have reflected on life in The Netherlands during the occupation and tried to understand what it would have been like to spend two years of their life in hiding when visiting the Anne Frank Museum.
Trying to pick out a favourite would be impossible, but I'm sure the Scouts will have one or two they will remember above the others.
Why do we volunteer our time to do this thing called Scouting? To give children unique and memorable experiences, an opportunity to have fun with friends and make new ones, grow as individuals and get to do many of the things we were never able to do as a child.
We also have a good time too and have an amazing team of volunteers who work hard before, during and after a trip to ensure a great time is hard by all.
After a week of fun, education, and laughter it will soon fall silent.
Time for some rest, before it all starts again in a few weeks time 🙂
