Children sponsored on school camp

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy is sponsoring two children from the Peninsula to attend Operation Hope, a school camp at Vision Valley near Arcadia.

"Operation Hope is an opportunity for disadvantaged children from school Years 4 to 10 to attend a school camp at Vision Valley," said club service director Mr Tony Cameron.

"Operation Hope challenges children both physically and emotionally."

Mr Cameron said that the basis of Operation Hope was to impart six "critical messages" to each child.

"These are: I believe in you, I trust in you, I know you can handle it, you are listened to, you are cared for, and you are important to me," Mr Cameron said.

"These six messages build the self-esteem and coping skills of the children.

"The members of The Rotary Club of Woy Woy sincerely believe that the six messages will give the children the self-confidence to face whatever life throws at them and achieve a fulfilling life."

Press release, 30 Sep 2007 Tony Cameron, Rotary Club of Woy Woy