Impressions from the Summer Sports Camp in Kasinka Mała

The Summer Sports Camp has just come to an end. This is our new formula for summer leisure, based on the comprehensive sports development of the child, rather than only learning and improving taekwon-do. The camp took place at the “Lubogoszcz” Training and Recreation Centre, where we had a large area, sports fields, common rooms and training rooms at our disposal, as well as the surrounding forest. The weather was kind to us, and we were able to make full use of the advantages of this place.

On the day of arrival, our first major activity awaited us immediately after getting off the coach: a one-hour walk to the centre. Most of the route followed the black trail leading to the summit of Lubogoszcz. It was not easy. Fortunately, everyone reached the base, where our luggage was waiting for us. That day, there were integration activities, taekwon-do training, an introduction to the regulations and a mini-disco.

The day after arrival, our campers had a whole host of attractions waiting for them: a zip line, a climbing wall and an outdoor game. This took up the entire morning; everyone was happy, and no one was able to choose what they liked best. All the attractions will remain in our memories for a long time.

 

Over the following days, due to the sunny weather, we often spent time on the sports field or playground. The children were divided into two training and sports groups, and activities were held in these groups. There was football and volleyball, and we also taught the children to play baseball. There was also free time outdoors. Bows, boules and badminton nets were set up. During this time, everyone could do what they wanted, spend time actively or talk and strengthen their bonds.

 

Taekwon-do training was held once a day. It took place in the hall or on the sports field, depending on the time of day and the planned exercises. Training for the older group was led by coach Ludwik together with coach Dawid, who worked on refining fighting and kicks. The younger group was looked after by coach Magda and coach Kamila. The exercises focused on coordination, kicks and fighting with soft bats, with competitions held on one of the days. We divided the participants into three groups according to height so that the chances would be equal. The excitement reached a fever pitch, even among the oldest participants. The winners received certificates and a hug from the president.

 

Having spent this week at the “Lubogoszcz” Training and Recreation Centre, it would have been a sin not to climb to the mountain summit. Hardened by our trips to the shop, we set off. Our guide was coach Nikodem, who sacrificed himself for our benefit and decided the day before to run to the summit and find a suitable route for our little ones. We set off immediately after breakfast and returned in time for lunch. The route was somewhat demanding, but after all, this is a sports camp. We were impressed by two of our six-year-olds, who kept up a good pace. This is where our motto comes true: “Małe Smoki – duże możliwości”.

 

The participants also took a liking to the mini-disco at this camp. Every evening, more and more people were eager to dance, quickly learning the dance routines. Music competitions were also very popular. There was a different contest at each disco: freeze dance, limbo, forming groups and passing the soft bat. Only on the last evening did we repeat one of the games at the request of our charges.

 

On the day of departure, certificates for participation in the camp were handed out. For most of our charges, this was their first trip without their parents. People who had kept their rooms clean throughout the trip were also rewarded. Later, there was free time on the sports field, lunch and then a trip to the petrol station, where the coach was waiting for us. Those who won first place in the cleanliness competition could count on sweet prizes in the form of ice cream.

And so the Summer Sports Camp passed. See you next year!