Jikeleza Youth Leadership Camp 2009
Posted by Priscilla Macy on April 21, 2009
The GSGC grant of $4,000 is making it possible for 200 girls from Jekeleza to attend a YWCA camp for empowerment and leadership workshops. In April the first 50 girls attended and it was a smashing success. Please read the following report compiled by Jikeleza supervisor Renee Kerchhoff about the weekend filled with positive activities.
Back2Basics Youth Leadership Camp – Grabouw, South Africa, April 6-8, 2009
Wow!!! Where to start… Well, there’s no place like the beginning. We arrived at our destination, to the beautiful picturesque setting of rolling mountains; green grass, tall pine trees, dams and prey tell sunshine. I say this because I had dreaded cold and rainy weather, but we were blessed with sunshine for the duration of our stay. The campsite epitomised peace and tranquillity… Exactly what we all needed a healthy dose of. Quiet and calm, a place to absorb, to rest, to relax and unwind, this being the first school break of the year. The girls were also kept very busy lately with rehearsals for an upcoming production. So this was, too most a welcomed break. Needless to say the air was buzzing with excitement as they all poured out of the vehicles, even after their long two-hour drive.
