At the beginning of December, 5th of the month precisely, competition in table tennis took place in Suprasl. "Diamond" team was tried by the representation of the Orphanage in Suprasl. It was interesting sport event, organized by the workers of the Orphanage. They, as usual, have received the guests in a very pleasant atmosphere. During the competition there were single and double matches. It was real sport fight, and every match gave a lot of emotions, both for players and the fans. Total winners of the confrontation was "Diamond" Club's in Białystok Team.
This year's camp was held from 15 to 25 of July in Stezyca, near Kartuzy. Again we visited this beautiful town at Kaszuby Region, located on the lakes and again we came back with some luggage of memories and experiences.
There were 36 people participating in the camp, 27 children and 9 people of stuff. Children came from "Diamond" Club in Białystok, Children's Club of Friends in Warsaw and the Orphanage in Suprasl.
They were of 6 - 16 years old. Inspite of the big age difference, we managed to create family atmosphere, thanks to small groups, consisting of 3 - 5 children.
When the weather was nice our time before lunch was filled with sweet laziness at the sunny beach and swimming in the warm lake. When it was raining we organized sports activities and games indoors. In our daily agenda there were plenty of interesting activities. We had Explorer's Meetings in three age groups. Children could "explore" various spiritual needs. There were also games, plays, arts, music and dance workshops. The day was always finished by the Evening Surprises. It that piece of time each group could show their talents and ideas as actors. Of course the group of teachers did it too. This was also the time for singing together, listening to the story of "The rainbow garden" and watching a series of muppet shows.
Each camp is a special challenge for us. It always needs a lot of work and involvment. At the same time it is always a great experience.
On 14th of June this year, in Suprasl, already for the 8th time there were Football Championships of Orphanages in Podlaskie Region. This great sport event was as previously organized by the employees of Orphanage in Suprasl. Among six teams there was also the representation of "Diamond" Center. The team consisted of boys connected with the "Diamond" Club in Białystok. "Diamond" team won all the matches in several stages of the Championships. In the final game we faced the team of Suprasl Orphanage. The sport fight on the field was very exciting and we felt the atmosphere of real sport competition. "Diamond" Team has won the game 2:1 and this way we won the first place in the Championships
Children's Day was very exciting this year in both of our Clubs. Children from Children's Club of Friends in Warsaw have been invited to visit a unit of Polish Army at 13 Zwirki i Wigury Street. This visit was full of attractions and was held on 29th of May 2008. Children could see the show of soldier's fitness. Later they visited the unit and its equipment, they also saw the soldier's armament. Children were invited to the hall where army orchestra is practicing and they could try to play on the instruments. The time they spent was finished with eating of a real army meal (pea's soup). In "Diamond" Children's Club in Białystok we have organized a trip to the airport on 31st of May 2008. Members of the Club got general information on parachuting and gliding. They could visit and get into the school glider "Puchacz" and the airplane AN-2, which takes the parachutists. The excursion was held on the ordinary work day, so children could also observe departs and landings and parachuting as well. They all were very interested. Our excursion had finished with the visit in the Ice Cream Shop.
We have celebrated Mother's Day this year very solemnly in "Diamond" Club in Białystok. Children worked hard to prepare for the holiday. A big amount of mums accepted the invitations. Our pupils presented art program, there were special contests. Mothers got presents made by children themselves. There were a lot of precious moments and for sure some mothers have shared a tear. After the official part, the adults had time to talk and have tea together. It was a good moment for the teachers to share their observations concerning the development and needs of children coming to the Club.
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