Core Activities (Program of Camp)
Core activities are certain institutions which are inseparable from any LPC-camps. Those are:
Morgensport: After the wake up, which is problematic for some, there is morgensport. When we usually play some games, which are not very tiring and say good morning to each other.
Putz/ Abwasch: “What better way to start of than with clean dishes. One of the oldest and most cherished of LPC institutions” during the putz we clean the dishes while we are divided in families.
Singing: Singing is where the camp share songs from different countries and different languages with each other.
Folkdancing: Folkdancing is where the camp comes together to teach and share different dances with each other from different countries.
Languages: In LPC, it's a tradition to have all the campers from different parts of the world teach their language in courses. A big part of LPC camp is also translations, during which we get to hear many different languages.
Courses: Another important aspect of the camp are the courses, where the counsellors and the campers can teach sports, dance, crafts, cooking and anything else they want to teach. Specific course every day, that needs to happen is cooking lunch and dinner.
Hiking: During the camp we usually do one overnight hike as a whole group and later one we separate in small groups and go hiking for 3 days. It is a good way to explore the surroundings and to get to know each other better.
Families: The whole camp-group is divided into groups/families, which eat and do putz together. Each family is composed of 5-6 campers and usually two counsellors. Once a week, there also is a special family time, the family play games, go hiking or organise something for evening program.
Assemblies: Once a week (sometimes more) the whole camp-group meets and discusses various topics, campers learn to express their feelings and find solutions and make compromises.
Equality and Uniqueness: The theme of equality and uniqueness are ever-stressed as it is important that every participant feels as an equal and is treated as such, whilst it is important that every participants´ unique qualities are embraced, shared and accommodated. LPC stresses a safe environment in which everyone can be themselves.
Leadership: It is one of the most important aspects of LPC, because one of its main goals is to bring up new positive leaders.
Simple Living: It is another very important part of LPC program. It means no technology, like TV, radio, washing machine, computer, WC (sometimes) and hot showers. Instead we try to bake our own bread, wash our own clothes, clean the house ourselves and live as simply living.
Self-Government: One of the main goals of LPC is to teach campers responsibility. A method used in camps is for the campers to begin helping with various aspects of camp-life from the first day on. The campers learn how to prepare meals, to lead activities and games and organise different camp jobs. Sometimes the campers lead and organise a whole day.
Cultural sharing: In LPC there are many different cultures; people from all over the world share their own culturals with each other. Language courses, songs, and meals from different countries are examples of cultural activities.,
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