We set off on Sunday morning for Sarlóspuszta, where the financial literacy and drama camp for the Nagybajom, Pécs, and Szentes teams began. We arrived safely at the venue in the early afternoon and settled into our accommodation, after which the afternoon was made complete by relaxing in the pool. In the evening hours, sports and creativity took center stage. Some of the children played football and volleyball, while others spent their time bead-weaving and painting. Everyone is looking forward to the joint programs and the unforgettable experiences they will gain during the week with great excitement.
The programs continued throughout the remaining days of the week. On Monday, the children participated in an educational presentation by the Children’s Safety Service, and in the afternoon, they began their weekly drama sessions. The mentors divided the children from the three community houses into four mixed groups. The theme started with the shapes of four animals, which also became the team names. The Spider, Centipede, Crab, and Octopus teams prepared a logic, dexterity, drawing, mental, and treasure hunt task for one another for the final day. After the drama classes, depending on the weather, the children also had the opportunity to go to the pool.
The mornings were also filled with colorful activities; the children could try shooting with air rifles and bows, and we traveled to the activity locations by horse-drawn carriage. To deepen their financial knowledge, they could learn about various useful concepts in a playful way in cooperation with the OTP Fáy Foundation, helping them make conscious financial decisions. The “Puszta Olympics” on Thursday helped strengthen team cohesion, allowing children from different community houses to cooperate. We are very glad that besides the classes, they had the opportunity to join such programs. We would like to thank the OTP Fáy Foundation and the Children’s Safety Service for their work.
During the free time after dinner, coordinated by the junior mentors, the children could play football and volleyball or do crafts. There were also special programs such as méta (a traditional Hungarian bat-and-ball game) and relay races. Overall, the programs took place in a very good atmosphere; the children were very active and cooperative, and the activities stimulated them both mentally and physically.
Melodi Balla, Pécs Group 2, University of Pécs, Finance and Accounting major
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