“ We met a group of children society deems disabled and saw their eccentric, optimistic, and
charismatic personalities shine. ” SamHoward
Sunday was a tough day. Everyone knew the camp had to come to an end, but it never really dawned on us until the final Christmas lunch with the campers and their families. After many kind words and a visit from a very special Australian Santa Claus, it was time for the campers to go home. Through teary eyes and warm hugs, we managed to say goodbye, knowing we had all experienced something truly special. It may sound clichéd to claim Sony Camp was a life-changing experience, but I think all my
fellow companions would agree that it truly was. The relationships we formed and the life lessons we learned could not have come from anywhere else. We met a group of children society deems disabled and saw their eccentric, optimistic, and charismatic personalities shine through – making them far more interesting than most people I meet on a daily basis. I just wish the world could see them the same way we did that weekend. This camp would not have been possible without the tireless work of Annie Wynne from St Margaret’s College and Neil Porter and Paul
Rodley from Christ’s College. They have laid the foundation for the incredible experience that is Sony Camp, so it can continue long into the future and change many more lives. I want to finish with something one of the campers said. Something that if we all believed, we would all be the better for: “The only thing in the whole world that I cannot do is tie my own shoes.”
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