Last year I wrote a blog about Camp Sky, the education camp I worked at here in Malawi as a biology teacher. It was the best week of my peace corps service and one of the most rewarding things I've ever gotten to participate in. The camp is for form form (senior high school) students to help them prepare for their incredibly tough and important national exam. During the week the kids also learn and work on study skills, critical thinking, team building, computer skills, self confidence, goal setting, and how to apply for colleges. It's an amazing experience for the students and benefits everyone who is involved.
This year I have the incredible opportunity to be involved in camp again as the logistics coordinator. Me and three other volunteers have been working to plan, organize, and run the camp which will be held March 28th- April 4th. We're holding it at the nicest school in Malawi, Kamuzu Academy. The school is awesome because it has electricity, running water, science labs, and even computer labs! Most of the students coming have never even touched a computer and they'll get to learn to use one!
We are currently looking through student applications and having to make the difficult decision of who will be accepted to come to camp. There are thousands of worthy students here in Malawi and unfortunately we can only accept 80. So far here are a few of the reasons that kids want to participate in Camp Sky 2015 as written in their application essays:
"I feel like it's a great opportunity to participate in those science practicals. I know these will help me a lot to achieve my goals and gain more skills."
"The information that will be given there will help me achieve my goals after secondary school"
"I will be happy chatting with my fellow form four students from various districts around Malawi sharing their culture with mine."
"For a reason that I will benefit a lot but also my friends will benefit from me."
"So that I can learn more from other students who will also attend the camp"
We have a lot more work to do to get ready for this amazing camp and I am very much looking forward to Camp Sky 2015!
The camp is completely funded by donations so if you would like to help please consider donating using the link below. All donations are tax deductible and go directly to helping pay for the students' meals and lodging at camp. Any amount is a huge help. Please share this link and information about Camp Sky with everyone you know! Thanks to all those who have already donated, we really appreciate your help!
