The first day of our camp we started with some games to get to know each other better. All the kids were very nice from the beginning, some of them a bit shy, some of them active from the first moment. It was clear from the beginning that all of them have decent level of English. 

The topic for our two first days was "Passport to the world". Firstly, I have introduced myself to the students. They were naturally curious to know where I am from, where the Czech Republic is and how did I get to Andoain. We have played a few games to warm-up a bit. Students appareantly enjoyed the games, loved a little bit of competition and in the spur of the moment forgot that English was actually a foreign language for them. In the afternoon, we went to the park. Apart from enjoying the slide and other features in the part, the students were keen to play some outside games, so we have learned the game "Ground is lava". All of the students have understood rules of the game even when being communicated in English. They were also very helpful to each other if one of their friends had trouble understanding.

In the morning of the second day, we have made a passports for ourselves. Students very much enjoy any kind of decorating on the paper, so they made use of this activity and have personalised their passports. During these activities I try to encourage them to speak English even in the most mundane and simple situations - so we always repeat names of the colours they use, I always give them all the instructions in English and I`m trying not to let them translate for each other when not absolutely necessary (which it almost never is). The students firstly did not seem to believe that I actually do not speak Spanish, but they have learn fast and as they are keen to talk and communicate, they have found out that they speak more of English that they would know. 

Second activity of the second day was a trip to Japan. With a help with the map of the world, we have discussed where Japan is (island in Asia, on the cost of the Pacific ocean etc.), how do we get there (means of transport) and what we will need on our trip. Then we have learned a bit about Japanese culture (language, currency, capital city etc.). After that, we have created our own origami. All the students were able to follow the instructions given in English if they could see the example as well. Some of the students are perfectly able to work on their own, some of them require almost constant attention (not that they would not be able to work without supervision). 

In the afternoon, we have focused more on physical activities as we have spent the morning part in the clasroom. We have explored the art of sumo - mirroring the sumo warriors in their routine. As a part of this activity, we have also focused on vvocabulary about hte human body (stretch your legs, put your hand up, squat etc.) - all the students are perfectly capable of using and understanding this vocabulary and revising it during such activities does not even make it seem as revising, they use this vocabulary naturally. 

In the following days, we will continue with the topic of "Passport to the world". On Wednesday, we will travel to Brasil, the day after to Kenya. I believe that the students will gradually require more challenging tasks as their level of English is more than decent for their age, so I am planning to add on little challenges from time to time and to be very strict about not using any Basque or Spanish in my presence (students tend to translate for each other in some cases which is absolutely not necessary).