Farewell to the 2018 summer holidays at the camp in Porąbka

Training three times a day, trained staff, over 100 participants, sunny weather, delicious food and fooling around at Energylandia—these are the first things that come to mind when thinking about the camp in Porąbka.

We stayed at the Children’s Holiday Home. The kids had a playground at their disposal, where the nest swing and archery were the biggest hits, as well as a football and basketball court, where we chased the ball every day. The rooms and bathrooms met all standards, while the meals served three times a day gave us the strength for a full day of adventures.

 

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather that accompanied us practically throughout our stay, we went for walks by the river located near the resort. It offered moments of cool relief on hot days. Staying with the theme of nature, one day we went to the mountains. Although it was not Rysy, after reaching the summit we needed a moment to catch our breath and enjoy the view of nearby Mount Żar.

 

In the evenings, we organised a mini-disco, which was very popular among the campers. When the disco did not take place one evening, several children came the next day asking us to organise it. Once, for a change, we suggested karaoke, which the children also enjoyed, as demonstrated by their performance of a song by Sławomir (which can be seen on the Camp Tkd fan page on Facebook, along with the rest of the recordings and photos from the camp).

Of course, our camp could not be without taekwon-do training! It took place three times a day, in three thematic blocks: patterns, technique and kicking, sparring, and self-defence. Martial arts enthusiasts felt as if they were in paradise. At the end of the stay, an exam for student grades was held, motivating the trainees to participate actively in the classes.

 

Apart from daily training and playing on the playground, we devoted one entire day of the camp to a trip to Energylandia, the largest amusement park in Poland. The children were delighted and, despite the long queues, waited patiently to experience incredible thrills, even if only for a short while. There was a huge range of attractions, from extreme roller coasters and fairytale carousels to performances by magicians and stunt performers, as well as a 7D cinema. Every child, regardless of age or abilities, found something for themselves. Because of the heat that had accompanied us for several days, we could not resist visiting the water park area, which offered several pools and slides. Without a doubt, this was the day our charges had looked forward to most, and most importantly, they were not disappointed after returning to the resort.

 

We spent 12 wonderful days there without being bored for even a second. The youngest campers were 6 years old and managed perfectly—we are proud of them! This may show that the taekwon-do training led by our instructors teaches independence, and that our camps are so great and there is so much