Camp Ohana enables the poorest underprivileged children in western Kenya to discover their potential to later share with the world while they are currently being supported by a global ‘ohana’, meaning family. Those children are anxious to participate in many different programs and learn how important it is to be part of a team in youth group activities that will be a stepping stone to leading a successful life in the future as a good citizen of a community.

Why is recreation important? Play is an essential part of growing physically, mentally and emotionally and is a builder of self-confidence. Play is also the way children learn new skills and discover their interests and special often hidden talents.

A sport, such as soccer, offers kids the opportunity to learn how to play and work well with others. Cooperation is necessary for it isn’t possible to win games without helpful teammates just as it isn’t possible to succeed in life without other people. The skills taught in playing sports are ones that children will need through their lives.

The important lesson of perseverance is also taught by sports. One has to keep trying and not give up even when things are difficult, just as will come up in situations in later years.

Camp Ohana provides those children in villages in Kenya with equipment and programs for athletics as well as music and art along with coaches and teachers to guide them in the proper use of what they are given. The prime goal is to develop their future potential for themselves and as leaders for their community and the world.

For more information on the important programs of Camp Ohana Foundation and how your donation of as little as $5.00 per month can fund the project of your choice, please visit our  contact us in Green CV Springs, Florida, by telephone at 515- 864-7002 or by email at info@campohana.org.

By
Amos Balongo
Chairman and CEO
Camp Ohana Foundation
October 26th 2014