Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions sponsored six local children to attend the Lions Licola camp recently.
In all, 78 sponsored children attended the five-day at Licola, which is located in East Gippsland, on the southern edge of the Great Dividing Range.
Four children from Ocean Grove Primary School and two from Surfside Primary School participated in a range of activities, including the flying
fox, the giant chair, raft building and climbing the steep boulder wall.
Archery, chess, mini golf and cooking were also popular.
With the assistance of the skilled and dedicated Licola staff and 20 volunteers, the children were encouraged to extend themselves in the numerous activities.
Peer support was also important for team building.
“The children were placed in cottages, where the volunteers guided and supported them in living together and looking after each other,” OGBH Lions member John Claringbold said.
“For many children it was a challenging five days and by the end of the week they had gained new skills and a greater understanding of themselves and others.”
The next Lions Licola camp is in January 2024 and they need sponsorship to attend.
Local families as well as Bellarine Property, Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads Pharmacy and the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill have
committed funds to sponsor deserving children for this camp.
The all inclusive cost per child is now $500. If you would like to make a contribution, contact John Claringbold on 0425-750 387.
