Children's Camps
Camp Awhi, 17 - 21 July 2022
Taylor Lodge, Ohakune
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What a wonderful magical adventure as the group of 41 attended this first time Winter Camp.
There is so many to thank for making this experience as much fun as was anticipated.
To BEN AND KYLIE, our terrific hosts at the gorgeous venue, TAYLOR LODGE, from all of us we appreciate how wonderful our stay was. Along with all the added support you provided we certainly loved that the firewood was ample to keep everyone warm and toasty. :) To the Ohakune community who welcomed the group to each activity so very kindly, we would like to acknowledge your support and patience, your hospitality was outstanding:
To all the children who attended, it is a humbling, inspiring and fabulous event, it is always amazing to see how each individual participates in all on offer, particularly encouraging is watching the long term relationships that are formed and will continue into the future.
This year was no different with the comical talent quest, the creative flair in the kitchen as budding young master chefs provided the evening meals. With no exception this camp saw new faces who were warmly welcomed into the burn family by their peers. Congratulations to the graduation of Grace, Jayde, Matthew, Sean and Jessica, who have attended camp for many years, they will now move into roles that will support, mentor and encourage the younger children on their journeys as they are now the ripe old age of 18. :) To the amazing leaders and support team, of which none is possible without you. The dedication to Camp, your volunteering of time is hugely appreciated. The relationships that are established within the 5 days with the children are quite exceptional, your role is not easy and you work exceptionally hard during your stay. The Burn Support Group wishes to extend their gratitude for your invaluable contribution: Holly Timms, Brayden Hannon, Nick Nielson, Jorja Sharp, Tayla Henry, Anna Shew, Troy Hall, Delwyn Breslau and this year's winning trophy leaders, Briana McDowall and Jayne Swinburn. Congratulations to Team 2 along with Briana and Jayne, were their group, Thomas Watson, Zara Phillips, Sean Porritt, Tayla O'Connor and Manukura Manuel. This year saw the youngest recipient winner of the prestigious Alan Breslau book, Talia Dovaston. Talia was selected for her complete all round presence at Camp, an absolute delight and well awarded. For the boys it was Jack Dragivech, well done! 
Book winners!
GRANT A WISH: Congrats to the very lucky TAYLA O'CONNOR, Tayla had her wish plucked from the bucket. Burn Support Group is very pleased to assist towards the start of her wonderful career as a hairdresser. Tayla wished for a start up kit of hair equipment as she proceeds with her apprenticeship. Well done Tayla, we wish you all the best on your future career xx It is vitally imperative to the Charity that we THANK the amazing sponsors, organisations, general public and the funding providers that assisted financially towards this invaluable event for 2022. Camp is provided to young burn survivors throughout New Zealand at NO COST to them or the families, without the support of such generosity this unique camp could not exist! Our heartfelt gratitude to the following:
Looking ahead, 6 months will see the return of the SUMMER CAMP AWHI, all details are available on this website. There are limited spaces, so please be sure to send in those application forms.
If you know of anyone that has sustained burns, or you yourself would like to know more about the Camps, please don't hesitate to contact the office - michele@burns.org.nz or phone 021 863 670. |
Burn Camp Poem Ohakune 2022 COVID put paid to the summer camp we had planned But there was no way we intended, to see our plans canned Then Michele had a brainwave - “Why not a winter one instead?” All sorts of ideas then - buzzzzzzed around in her head!! We’d all soon be off to have fun in the snow She booked all of our fares, to Ohakune we’d go! Flying into Palmy North from ALL over the land In our winter woollies, with a glove on each hand Taylors wonderful Lodge - was to be our great venue As we each took our turn in serving UP each day's menu! We had hamburgers and nachos and hot dogs too Thanks to Mark for the garlic bread, and the soups he did do The Old Coast Road proved to be a great bicycle ride Some of us were fit - and some almost died! The rock climbing was only for the ever so brave When you got to the top, we loved seeing you wave! We went for a walk, in the cold freezing air And met the Alpacas - such a real cutesy pair Under some old rusty iron, a geo-cache, we found! We added a note, and put the box back in the ground We lined up the sofas and quilts on the floor Snuggled into cushions - almost out to the door Movie Night by the fireside - the experience was beaut ‘Scene 2’ was the movie - with characters ever so cute We went up the mountain - and had an INCREDIBLE ride The Sky Waka was fabulous - smiles ever so wide! The sledding was fun as we sped down the hills Roly polys for some as we laughed at the spills! A restaurant dinner - with all of the trimmings no less Our tummies were full - we have to confess! Kings did us proud, as did Dempsey’s with their bussing They got us around without any fussing Publicity’s important - we gave inter-views for the press Jovana and Tom really gave Editor Robert, their best Our article will be in The Ruapehu Bulletin next week Hoping other survivors ‘out there’, our group they will seek The Talking Stick magically helped us to heal As our stories we told, became very real They all really bonded us, as by experience we knew Learning a little more about you, and what you’ve been through Now, the incredible Dinosaur House, had us all sooooo AMAZED! And the National Army Museum REALLY did have us fazed The Quiz Night with Nick - had our brains worked to the core And those chocolate eclairs! OMG! They were WORTH dying for! Our fabulous talent show - has REALLY been soooo much fun When you show us your talents, all our hearts you have won Each of you tonight - have gone, the extra mile To bring to our faces, a really big smile Michele, we all thank you from deep in our heart As we all say goodbye, because tomorrow we part Because everyone here has scars from their burn You may feel when you’re home, there is NO place to turn... Do feel free to call on any burn buddy friend You know they’ll be there for you - right to the end Think of the times you have shared here as one The strength you have gained, while you also had fun Back into the community, where we all have our place But it’s really soooo hard if your scars are not just on your face Be proud of your scars and wear them with pride Like medals of honour - which you NEVER would hide! When you tell others your story, your healing’s really begun There’ll be much admiration when others see how far you have come Go out into the world now - and be your own beautiful you With a whole brand new confidence - and energy too Knowing we all love you, and that we’ll ALWAYS be here... Already, we CAN’T wait - to see you next year! Poem by Delwyn Breslau July 2022 
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Ruapehu Bulletin - 8 Aug 2022
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