Project Report
| Mar 9, 2018
February and March report
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Morito Odoru
Kanbatsu Taiken
On Feburary 25th, we were back in woods of Takao with our partners from
Morito Odoru.
Last summer, campers got to experience “kanbatsu,” where they learned how to peel the bark off of the trees. This month, they got to choose which trees need to be cut down. They learned that the cutting down of older trees is healthy for the forest because it allows more sunlight into the forest and it nourishes the growth of other trees.
They had to use math as well as their mind, heart, and gut to choose which trees to cut. Through this activity campers learned that they have the ability to affect how the forest will look in 500 years.
Campers showed great enthusiasm in participating in the activities and the LITs did an amazing job of guiding young campers and encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones.
LIT Closing Ceremony
On March 4th, we were overjoyed to welcome back our LIT participants from their overnight expedition in Yamanashi. At the LIT Closing Ceremony, we informed the campers and guests about the journey the LITs had to prepare for. The campers were excited to learn how to make a tent, blow up a sleeping mat and see how the LITs, they so look up to, prepared for their expedition. Soon after we welcomed the LITs back from their expedition with cheers, high-fives and a round of applause. After a delicious lunch that the campers helped serve, the LITs lead a game called 50/50.
The LITs showed their leadership skills they have developed from the program by facilitating the game and making it fun for everyone. Next the LITs gave their speeches they had prepared that were about 5 camp values, which are Leadership, Courage, Responsibility, Kindness and Respect. They were confident, articulate and passionate as they gave their speeches, explaining to the audience how these values resonated at their time in the program. Everyone in the audience was very proud and moved by how much each LIT had personally grown over the year. Everyone had a wonderful time congratulating and celebrating the LITs. While we are sad that this year’s LIT program is over, we are excited to see these LITs be successful in the world as young adults and look forward to welcoming the next group of LITs!
We truly appreciate your ongoing support to empower the youth in need.
![February Group Photo in the woods]()
February Group Photo in the woods
![Working together to measure how big trees were]()
Working together to measure how big trees were
![March LIT closing ceremony group photo]()
March LIT closing ceremony group photo
![LIT congratulations cake decorated by mini-LIT]()
LIT congratulations cake decorated by mini-LIT
![LIT making speech in front of all the guests]()
LIT making speech in front of all the guests
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