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Sebastian's World Camp Adventure

L'avventura del campo mondiale di Sebastian

Sebastian clutched his small bag nervously. It was his first day at international camp, and everything seemed so big and different. Sebastian stringeva nervosamente la sua piccola borsa. Era il suo primo giorno al campo internazionale e tutto sembrava così grande e diverso.

Sebastian arrives at camp, feeling nervous and overwhelmed.

The cabins were lined up like colorful beads. Kids chattered in languages he didn't understand. Sebastian felt alone. Le cabine erano allineate come perline colorate. I bambini chiacchieravano in lingue che lui non capiva. Sebastian si sentiva solo.

Sebastian observes the diverse environment, feels isolated.

A cheerful counselor gathered everyone around. 'Welcome, friends! Here, we're all about learning from each other,' she beamed. Un allegro consigliere radunò tutti intorno. 'Benvenuti amici! Qui impariamo gli uni dagli altri", ha detto raggiante.

The counselor welcomes the kids, celebrates diversity.

One boy, Alex, rolled by in a wheelchair, waving to Sebastian. They shared a smile, and Sebastian's nerves eased slightly. Un ragazzo, Alex, passò su una sedia a rotelle, salutando Sebastian. Si scambiarono un sorriso e i nervi di Sebastian si calmarono leggermente.

Sebastian connects with Alex, beginning to feel comfortable.

During lunch, children swapped homemade snacks. Sebastian tried falafel for the first time and others enjoyed his apple slices. Durante il pranzo i bambini si sono scambiati le merendine fatte in casa. Sebastian ha provato i falafel per la prima volta e altri hanno apprezzato le sue fette di mela.

Sebastian experiences cultural exchange through food.

In the afternoon, Sebastian joined a game of football. Some kids explained the rules patiently, inviting him to play. Nel pomeriggio Sebastian si è unito ad una partita di calcio. Alcuni ragazzini gli spiegavano pazientemente le regole, invitandolo a giocare.

Sebastian plays football, included by his peers.

The evening brought a campfire where everyone shared stories. Despite different languages, their laughter and smiles were the same. La serata ha portato un falò dove tutti hanno condiviso storie. Nonostante le lingue diverse, le loro risate e i loro sorrisi erano gli stessi.

Communal storytelling unites the campers.

Sebastian sat with Alex, helping him roast marshmallows. 'Thanks for being my friend,' Alex said, his eyes grateful. Sebastian si sedette con Alex, aiutandolo ad arrostire i marshmallow. "Grazie per essere mio amico", disse Alex, con occhi grati.

Sebastian and Alex bond over a campfire activity.

Nighttime at international camp felt magical. Sebastian lay in bed, listening to whispers of friendship in a symphony of accents. La notte al campo internazionale sembrava magica. Sebastian giaceva a letto, ascoltando sussurri di amicizia in una sinfonia di accenti.

Sebastian appreciates new friendships and diversity at bedtime.

The next morning, Sebastian awoke to other campers inviting him on an early hike to watch the sunrise together. La mattina dopo, Sebastian si svegliò con gli altri campeggiatori che lo invitavano a fare un'escursione presto per guardare insieme l'alba.

Sebastian is included in a group activity at dawn.

Atop the hill, the campers watched as the sun burst into colors above the horizon, feeling a sense of unity. In cima alla collina, i campeggiatori osservavano il sole irrompere nei suoi colori sopra l'orizzonte, provando un senso di unità.

Campers experience a beautiful sunrise, feeling connected.

As camp ended, Sebastian realized how everyone's differences had brought them closer, and he promised to return next year. Al termine del campeggio, Sebastian si è reso conto di come le differenze di tutti li avessero avvicinati e ha promesso di tornare l'anno prossimo.

Sebastian reflects on his camp experience, preparing to leave.

Reflection Questions

How do you think Sebastian felt when he first arrived at camp compared to when he left?
What actions did Alex and the other kids take that helped Sebastian feel included?
What can we learn from Sebastian's experience about embracing people's differences?

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