- EXPLORE. LEARN. DISCOVER -
This summer, children participating in the Eleos youth development program enjoyed a unique summer camp experience: The World is Wonderful Because of Me 2026 Space Exploration Camp.
Space Exploration
Upon arrival on the first day, the children marveled at the cool decorations the teachers had prepared in advance.
Through a "Balloon Hunt" game, everyone began to get to know one another.
Creating "My Silhouette" encouraged the children to reflect on questions like: "Who am I?" and "What unique qualities do I possess?"
Over the following days, the teachers guided the children on a journey that began with a "rocket launch." Through a variety of engaging activities, they learned the essentials of space travel required for a junior astronaut and discovered the wonders of life aboard the Tiangong space station and the vastness of the universe we inhabit.
Ready for Liftoff
Mars, Venus, Jupiter...
Building Our Own Spaceships
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Every day, the children learned new vocabulary related to space missions.
Watching a video of the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft launch ( April 24, 2025)!
A novel space experience: watching astronauts conduct experiments in a zero-gravity environment, such as "water-drop table tennis" and "steel-ball collisions."
Stargazing: celestial bodies they had only read about in books appeared right before their eyes!
Using simple materials, we tried launching our own homemade "rockets"! Reaching heights of 5 meters, 10 meters, and more—it was fantastic! The children enthusiastically competed to see whose rocket could fly the highest, never tiring of the fun.
Inside the bottles, we captured not just a dazzling galaxy, but also our soaring imaginations.
LEGO – Unleashing creativity and sparking inspiration.
Every little Figure they built was unique.
During the camp, the children also listened to Teacher Peipei share her story of "Breaking Boundaries" She recounted her journey of navigating various life labels—such as "transfer student," "introvert," "basketball player," and "cancer fighter"—and finding love and strength through the support of family and friends. She shared how she evolved into someone who embraces sports and life, no longer defined by the expectations of others.
The children were deeply moved by her story. At her invitation, some even touched her prosthetic leg, feeling firsthand the resilience and optimism that defines her. We hope the children draw strength from the stories shared by their teachers and reflect on their own paths of growth and future career planning within their own environments.
Game Highlights
Amidst novel, and lively games, the air was filled with the children's cheers and laughter...
Watermelon-Eating Contest
Navigating by Sound
The "Cookie-to-Mouth" Challenge
"Is Baby Full?" – A Unique Way to Eat Yogurt
Bowling
Bonfire Party
Trek and Adventure
Visiting a patriotic education base to experience reenactments of the Red Army’s "Four Crossings of the Chishui River" and the "Daring Capture of Luding Bridge" during the Long March.
Learning to help and support one another through challenges.
The five-day summer camp came to a quick end; the children were reluctant to part ways. Throughout the camp, they explored their interests and talents, adding value to themselves and acquiring new skills.
To our delight, we witnessed significant progress in many of the children: Xiao Jia shed his shyness and began to share; Xiao Feng moved from hesitant observation to full engagement; Xiao Xin grew increasingly brave; Guo Wei and Hong Fei took on responsibilities within the team; Wei Hong learned better social boundaries; and Xiao Yan and Xiao Xi forged close friendships...
Growth is about more than just classroom knowledge; it is about experiencing care, visibility, and understanding through teamwork, sharing, and companionship—allowing children to see both others and themselves more clearly.
We extend our gratitude to everyone who dedicated their time, effort, and logistical support to organize this camp. Our heartfelt wish remains: may the children grow ever stronger and more empowered!
