A missionary named Bill who teaches English in Phnom Penh decided to create an outreach to Cambodian students, teaching them English and bringing English speaking short-termers to do it. So he developed English camp. The main point of English camp is to provide an opportunity for Cambodian students who follow Jesus Christ to develop relationships with other students who have not yet decided to follow Jesus. Teaching them English provides an opportunity for them to better themselves. If students can speak English, they can get jobs in hotels and other tourist-based businesses.
In the summer of 2005 I had my first experience with English camp in Phnom Penh. Then in 2007 I lead a short-term team to Siem Reap where English camp had expanded to. Both trips were wonderful. I love the country and the people. A year ago I found out that Bill was looking for someone to lead English camp while he was home in Canada on home assignment. I began looking into the possibility. To make a long story short, I will be traveling to Phnom Penh on July 7th and stay there leading English camp and returning home on July 30th. I am so excited because this year, my whole family will join me. They will be leaving for Phnom Penh on July 14th and return July 28th. This is their first time to Cambodia, so I am looking forward to seeing Cambodia through their eyes.
Marisa, 15 years old, took her first trip outside the United States to Peru in January. She did exceptionally well with a new culture. She was in an international soccer tournament with a mostly Peruvian team. She enjoyed getting to know the other Peruvian girls and worked at communicating with them in Spanish even though she has taken French in school.
Leanne, 12 years old, has never been outside the United States except for Canada. She is an adventurous young lady, so shouldn't have any problems.
My wife, Lorelei, grew up in the Philippines as I did but has not been back to South East Asia for quite some time. I'm sure she will enjoy being back "home".
This blog will chronicle my adventures and observations as I leave a week earlier than my family. Another blog, http://daybreakcambodia.blogspot.com/, will chronicle the Daybreak team's journey. It would be quite interesting to read both, seeing the adventure from different angles.
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