The 2024 April NZCYT Chinese Cultural Holiday Programme kicked off today! The first day is always a bit chaotic, and some of the new children may take a little time to adjust. However, thanks to our well-established system and procedures, under the guidance of our teachers and youth volunteer leaders, all the children quickly settled into their groups. Just look at how much everyone is enjoying the rhythm games!
2024春季NZCYT喜樂華語育樂營今天開營啦！第一天開營總是有一丟丟的混亂，也會有一些新來的小朋友不太適應。
但是很快的跟著我們已經很成熟的係統和程序，在我們的老師和大哥哥大姐姐（受訓青年義工小隊長們）的帶領下，所有的小朋友都很快的融入團隊裡面。看看大家多麼enjoy歡樂的節拍遊戲。
[Day One] Training our youth volunteer leaders is a key goal of the holiday programme. This free training enhances skills like leadership, teamwork, safety management, child care, crisis handling, activity design, and more. Volunteers also learn Chinese and experience traditional Chinese culture in an immersive setting, gaining valuable soft skills for their future.
After each day’s activities, we review and prepare for the next day, learning from mistakes and encouraging each other. Plus, our tasty lunches are a favourite among the youth leaders!
【育樂營週一】青年義工小隊長的培訓是我們舉辦育樂營最重要的目的之一。這項免費的培訓項目，旨在通過場景實踐，學習提升個人各項技能，包括領導才能、團隊合作、安全掌控、少兒保育和帶領，危機處理、活動設計和管理、場地規劃與布置、器材使用與管理等等，並且在沉浸式場景下學習中文和接觸體驗各種傳統中華文化。這些軟技能對青少年們將來的學習工作生活都大有裨益。
每天活動結束後，我們都有復盤會議以及為第二天的活動做準備。學會互相欣賞互相鼓勵，也學會在過失疏漏中長經驗。
我們育樂營還為義工們提供美味餐食，“午飯好吃”居然是許多小隊長喜歡參加我們育樂營的原因之一！
[Day Two] The children were introduced to Peking Opera, guided by members of the New Zealand Baiyun Peking Opera Society. President Mr. Fu described their role as “cultural ambassadors,” helping the children move from experiencing to understanding and embracing Peking Opera.
The volunteers and Peking Opera enthusiasts worked hard to create a programme that is both engaging and educational, tailored to the children’s interests. The outcome was wonderful—each child got to experience the art and even painted their own Peking Opera mask to take home.
【育樂營週二】生旦淨醜，唱念做打 – 我們有幸請到紐西蘭白雲京劇社的爺爺奶奶，還有大姐姐們來給小朋友們作京劇啟蒙。
正如社長傅先生所說「品味国粹艺术，感受京剧魅力。依托新西兰华人青少年基金会育乐营这个好平台，為孩子們充当“京剧导游”和“文化使者”，带领他們从文化体验入手，走向文化认知，追求文化认同，实现文化传承。」傅先生和京劇社的京劇愛好者們付出了許多時間精力，和我們的義工老師們反復商討適合孩子們的形式和程序，力求做到—有情怀，有温度，有营养，有趣味。既能傳達信息又能契合孩的特點。
我們看到呈現的結果是令人欣喜的。孩子們在眼見耳聽手動中感受了京劇的魅力，還每人都選了喜愛的京劇臉譜親手畫好帶回家了。
[Day Three] In the morning, the children learned practical knot-tying skills and safety rescue techniques for emergencies, practising through fun competition games.
In the afternoon, we all went on a hike along the coast to a playground where the kids had a blast. Amazingly, every child, even the four- and five-year-olds, completed the entire hike with the help of their older peers. It was fantastic!
【育樂營週三】上午學習有用的繩結在生活中的應用，以及緊急情況下的安全拯救。用開心的競賽遊戲方式練習實際應用。
下午全體野外健行，沿著海岸北上，到遊樂場盡情撒歡。這次居然所有孩子，包括好幾個四五歲的，在哥哥姐姐們的幫助下，都堅持走完了全程。真是太棒啦！
[Day Four] In the morning, the children learned how to bake bread. The instructor carefully planned and prepared the session so that every child could enjoy the hands-on experience of making their own bread. The freshly baked bread smelled delicious, and we got to enjoy it for our afternoon tea!
【育樂營週四】上午學習做麵包。授課老師做了精心的策劃和預備，讓每一個小朋友都能夠參與到親自動手製作面包的樂趣中。烤出來的麵包香噴噴，咱們的下午茶就可以嘗到自己做的麵包啦！
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We wish to thank our sponsor, Foundation North, for their support in making this programme accessible to so many.
