Sunflower Camp for Ukrainian Children-2023

Ellen Report -July 5

While most of the children live in the city, many of them have not had the opportunity to “sight see” and learn about their new city.

Today the children had an excursion to the Old Town of Warsaw, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide told them many stories and the legend of the Mermaid, the iconic symbol of Warsaw. According to the legend, a mermaid swam up the Vistula River and decided to settle in Warsaw, becoming its protector, hence the statue in Market Square depicting the Mermaid holding a symbolic sword and a shield.

The younger group was surprised and asked  “Are there honestly mermaids?” ? they are to such sweet children!

Today was a very hot summer day and the children cooled off with some ice cream.

The older group finished their film projects. The middle group had dance.

An interesting, fun and carefree day!

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