It was a fun month, dancing, slacklining... And because I had a little bit more time this month I finished the video about it already! Enjoy!!

 

To let people know what we're actually doing while we're slacklining, I made a sidewalk sign! Or actually a parksign :-)

 

 

This morning I gave a short dance workshop to about 40 kids in Rotterdam Zuid. Was really fun! It was made possible thanks to Bernadette and the rest of the crew from Ieder Kind een Instrument (every child an instrument).

 

Next to this I contacted several organizations to see if I could help them, for instance a refugee organization which organizes holiday weeks for refugee kids. But I got a little bit stuck there, because to do this kind of work (with children) you need a statement of good behavior (which I think is very understandable) but getting one takes a couple of weeks. In other words, since I don't have that much time, I need to change my plan!!

 

So I will organize three slackline days on different spots in Rotterdam. Soon I'll post more about it...

So what will I do this month? Well, 72 people told me to 'Organize activities for children in disadvantaged districts who are not able to go on summerholiday; inspire other people to help you with f.e. sports, dance or theatre.' And that seems like a very nice idea to me!

 

Let's start with the kids

When researching I found that there is an organization that offers children in Rotterdam activities for in the summer. It's called the Yough Holliday Passport, I'm thinking to contact them first to see if I could provide them with some extra activities and in this way get in contact with the children.

 

Another option is to contact the Weekend School, they organize classes, trainings and activities for motivated youngsters between 10 and 14. This could be the perfect place to work together with.

 

If you think of other possibilities, let me know!

 

What kind of activities?

 

Dance: First of all I thought of a danceworkshop, I could do one myself and I know that Adi would also love to give one. And then finish off with a little dance performance.

 

(this happy dance movie I found the other day, the workshop would be a little different but hopefully with the same energy :-)

 

Slacklining: I practise slacklining quite often in the park and there are always people coming to join and try it out. Kids also love it and most of the time I don't get to practise myself anymore :-)

 

(I'm sure by now you've seen this video, in that case you can watch this advanced one :-)

 

Music: A workshop and concert from Carrot Nine, this is an upcoming jazz band which play covers of old children songs.

 

Painting swings: You could paint you own swing and then hang them up where ever you like with Swings Holland.

Computer: I could learn youth how to build a website within a day.

 

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That are the options for now! Do you have any other ideas or you want to help, join, etc. Let me know.