Chinese camp

Katelyn had the opportunity to go to Chinese camp this week. It was such a blessing for both of us really. (I stayed with her each day so I got to learn and experience it too...and meet some other adoptive parents.) There were about 25 children who had all been adopted from China (and a few siblings of those children who are obviously not Chinese). The couple that ran the camp had spent three years in China learning english and had adopted a little girl themselves. It was fun to see Katelyn interact with all of the other kids.

Here's a picture of a very beautiful group of children!!!

The younger kids are learning their colors in Chinese.

Katelyn always loves snack time!!!

More colors.

There was also a very sweet Chinese lady named Ting Ting who was helping. The girls with her were learning to count to 10 in Chinese.

The kids learned songs, words and Chinese games. They played together and did crafts. They learned how to pick up mini marshmellows with chop sticks. They saw where on the map of China they were from. They learned about some different parts of China and animals from China. We ended the week with a meal at a local Chinese restaurant. The best part is that this group is figuring out ways we can continue meeting on a regular basis!

What a fun week!!!