2024 July 峨眉國小暑假英語營 為孩子們點亮語言的星空 Emei Elementary School Summer English Camp: Lighting Up the Sky of Language for Children

今年，2024年，峨眉國小的暑假英語營迎來了一群特別的志工團們——新竹愛心小隊與來自美國喬治亞州的孩子們。

This year, in 2024, Emei Elementary School's summer English camp welcomed a special group of volunteers—the Hsinchu Love action and children from Georgia, USA.

他們一同參與了這場充滿愛與希望的英語營活動，為偏鄉的孩子們帶來了無數的歡笑和難忘的回憶。

They participated in this love- and hope-filled English camp, bringing countless laughs and unforgettable memories to the children in the rural area.

第一天的破冰遊戲讓孩子們興奮不已。志工們利用熱情和創意設計了一系列遊戲，幫助孩子們在玩樂中輕鬆學習英語。從簡單的介紹自己到有趣的互動遊戲，孩子們逐漸放下了羞澀，勇敢地用英語表達自己。這些破冰遊戲不僅僅是娛樂，它們更是一座座橋梁，讓孩子們和志工們之間建立起深厚的友誼。

The ice-breaker games on the first day excited the children immensely. The volunteers, with their enthusiasm and creativity, designed a series of games to help the children learn English effortlessly while having fun. From simple self-introductions to engaging interactive games, the children gradually shed their shyness and courageously expressed themselves in English. These ice-breaking games were not just about entertainment; they also served as bridges, fostering deep friendships between the children and the volunteers.

然而，這個英語營帶給孩子們的不僅僅是語言的進步，更是心靈的成長。志工們在遊戲之餘，與孩子們分享他們的生活故事，聆聽孩子們的夢想，並鼓勵他們勇敢追夢。這些跨越文化和語言的交流，讓孩子們感受到了來自異國他鄉的溫暖與關愛，也讓他們看到了更廣闊的世界。

However, this English camp provided the children with more than just language improvement; it also fostered their personal growth. In addition to playing games, the volunteers shared their life stories with the children, listened to their dreams, and encouraged them to pursue their aspirations bravely. These cross-cultural and linguistic exchanges allowed the children to feel the warmth and care from distant lands and gave them a glimpse of a broader world.

孩子們互相合作，共同克服了一個又一個難題。當他們順利通過所有關卡時，臉上洋溢著自豪和喜悅的笑容。這些遊戲不僅讓他們學到了新的英語知識，也培養了他們的團隊合作精神和解決問題的能力。

The children worked together, overcoming one challenge after another. When they successfully passed all the checkpoints, their faces beamed with pride and joy. These games not only helped them learn new English skills but also fostered their teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

營隊結束的那一天，孩子們依依不捨地與志工們道別。他們用自己學到的英語，真誠地表達感謝和祝福。那一刻，所有的感動和真情彷彿凝結在空氣中。這次英語營的經歷，不僅讓孩子們的英語水平有所提升，更在他們心中播下了勇氣和希望的種子。這些種子將隨著他們的成長，慢慢地生根發芽，成為他們面對未來挑戰的力量源泉。

On the last day of the camp, the children reluctantly said goodbye to the volunteers. Using the English they had learned, they sincerely expressed their gratitude and blessings. In that moment, all the emotions and heartfelt connections seemed to linger in the air. This English camp experience not only improved the children's English proficiency but also planted seeds of courage and hope in their hearts. These seeds will gradually take root and grow as they mature, becoming a source of strength for them to face future challenges.

這個夏日，峨眉國小的孩子們因為英語營而變得更加燦爛。而這段充滿愛與感動的記憶，也將永遠留存在他們心中，成為他們生命中一段美好的篇章。

This summer, the children of Emei Elementary School shone brighter because of the English camp. The memories filled with love and emotion will forever remain in their hearts, becoming a beautiful chapter in their lives.