Event Name: Outbound Activity: Visit to Juvenile Home
Objective:
The visit aimed to create a positive, interactive experience for the children residing at the juvenile home by conducting icebreaker activities that encouraged engagement, trust-building, and emotional expression. Our goal was to foster a sense of belonging and support, while also bringing smiles to their faces through fun, group-based exercises. These activities served as a stepping stone towards further sessions focused on personal development and mental well-being.
Outcome:
The visit was a highly rewarding experience, with both the boys and girls at the juvenile home responding enthusiastically to the icebreakers. The activities broke down barriers of shyness, created connections among the children, and opened them up to communicating with each other and the volunteers. The children participated with zeal, displaying joy and excitement throughout. We observed that the children felt more at ease and started expressing themselves freely as the activities progressed. Many expressed a desire for more such interactive sessions.
Brief Report:
On 11th October 2024, students visited the juvenile home to engage with the children. The focus of this visit was to conduct icebreaker activities designed to foster a fun, trusting environment and also to aware them about human trafficking.
The day started with a warm welcome and introductions, where volunteers briefly interacted with the children and were also aware about human trafficking. Following that, we moved on to icebreaker activities such as Drawing Activity, Jam Session.These activities were chosen to ensure everyone could participate regardless of age or comfort level.
(Kid’s drawing in drawing activity conducted by the students)
The energy levels increased as the activities continued, with the children laughing, clapping, and encouraging each other. The icebreaker sessions concluded with a group reflection, where children were encouraged to share how they felt during the activities. Many of them shared that they enjoyed working together and hoped to participate in similar activities in the future.
(Students conducting icebreakers at the juvenile home for girls)
(Students with the NGO Supervisor-Chrysolyte Mam at the end of outbound acitivity)
In Conclusion The visit to the juvenile home was a heartwarming experience for both the volunteers and the children. Icebreakers played an essential role in breaking down social barriers, allowing the children to bond, laugh, and enjoy their time together. This engagement set a strong foundation for future visits where deeper discussions and activities can be carried out for the overall development and well-being of the children. The smiles and positive energy seen throughout the day demonstrated the success of this visit.
