Since January 2009 Jerusalem Ministry has annually held a three-day Arts and Crafts Camp for elementary school girls from children homes around Seoul. In 2013 we had 46 girls from seven children homes participate along with 54 volunteers/staff. All the volunteers are trained before the camp and are well equipped to serve the children. During the camps each girl is paired with a volunteer who will work with them all three days. Each morning and each afternoon the girls are taught how to do a new craft.
The emphasis of the camp is to give each girl quality attention, love, and encouragement. The camps provide the girls with a safe, healthy atmosphere where they can grow in self-confidence as they learn their crafts. Each camp the girls smile more and more with each day. At the end of the camps they are always longing for the next one.
The camps are held at Youngnak Church in Seoul. Volunteers are Christians from different English ministries across the city. Volunteers must be able to attend our mandatory training meeting before the camp and must be able to serve all three days.
Funds go to providing for food expenses (we serve lunch, snacks, and drinks), supplies (all the crafts materials, which is a lot), and transportation fees for the girls. If you would like to see past camp expense reports, please e-mail us at jerusalemministry@gmail.com.
