The holiday programs provided participating children with an exciting, varied week full of creative, educational, and enjoyable experiences. With a diverse range of activities, children were given opportunities to try new things and grow within a community setting.

Highlights from the Summer Holiday Program at Campus Zweibrücken:

• Climbing Fun at Camp 4: Both experienced young climbers and beginners enjoyed trying their skills in the climbing hall.
• Exploring the “Black Art” of Printing: Children delved into the fascinating world of traditional printmaking, experimenting with old machines in the experiential printing workshop.
• Visit to Gnadenhof Gerhardsbrunn Animal Sanctuary: Animal lovers got up close with raccoons, rabbits, and cats, feeding and petting them while learning about the sanctuary’s vital work.
• Creative Day with Judith Boy: Guided by the renowned artist, children created their own artworks. The day was rounded off with crepes and a relaxed atmosphere.
• Mini-MINT Course: The week concluded with experiments, research, and discovery as children became budding young scientists.

Highlights from the Summer Holiday Program at Campus Kaiserslautern:

• Creative Upcycling with Judith Boy: Two days of crafting, glittering, and recycling produced amazing results.
• Visit to Galappmühle: Surrounded by nature, the children molded small clay artworks and enjoyed self-made pizza from a wood-fired oven.
• Zoo Experience: At Kaiserslautern Zoo, private tours introduced children to animals like kangaroos and meerkats, and some brave participants even touched a snake—a highlight for the adventurous!
• Soldering Workshop and Final Gathering: Children demonstrated their skills during soldering sessions, and the week ended with a shared lunch with parents. Hand-painted “lucky stones” provided a creative conclusion.

Fall Holiday Project at Campus Kaiserslautern:

In the first week of the fall break, young creatives became real filmmakers. Under the guidance of actor Dennis Rehm, children wrote and performed their own short film.

With plenty of imagination and teamwork, they created a fun, spooky film perfect for the Halloween season.
The children wrote the script, worked as makeup artists, and acted in the film, producing impressive scenes that offered both chills and laughter.

This three-day film project gave participants a chance to express their creativity, take on new roles, and create something truly special—an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Conclusion:

The holiday programs were a resounding success, marked by creativity, nature experiences, a strong sense of community, and plenty of fun. Both the children and the caregivers enjoyed discovering new things and creating lasting memories. Special thanks go to the dedicated artists and caregivers who made this wonderful time possible!