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It was held at Intsikelelo Care Centre in Langbos, an informal settlement without water and electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The facilitators of the Summer Camp run activities with the children such as sport, arts and crafts, dancing, reading, health education, career guidance, gender based violence awareness, leadership, mentorship and personal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a unique experience for the Addo community as most young people do not have any aspirations or role models,\u201d said Jason Grieve who founded the programme together with Sisters of Mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOut of more than 30 children, only two of them had aspirations of making something of their lives. This is an extremely horrifying indication of the morale and general aspirations of the children in this community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the children for each Summer Camp arrive with big smiles, lots of energy and a genuine need for love and attention from the leaders of the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is the only week and programme during the year for most of the kids where they receive true attention, love and care. 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