Watoto Summer 26' – Growing the Next Generation

Every summer, the children of Amani gather for a week of adventure, friendship, and discovering more about the God who loves them. For many, camp is more than games and activities. It's a place where confidence grows, faith takes root, and children experience the love and encouragement of a community that believes in them.

This year, we asked a few campers—and their parents—to share what Amani Camp has meant to them:

Tiffany

My favorite activity at camp was showtime. We dressed in different outfits—matching with a friend for Twinnie Night, dressing for the career we hope to have one day, and even dressing for winter. I also really enjoyed the Bible teachings.

Everyone at camp was kind-hearted, good to me, and God-fearing. We shared how God works in our lives, talked about the challenges we face, and encouraged each other to keep trusting God no matter what.

Amani Camp has brought a good impact into my life. Since I began attending, I have been able to share the Gospel with my friends. I have learned that God forgives our sins when we repent, that I should rely on God and not on people, and that we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves.

Tiffany's Mother

The camps have helped Tiffany interact with different children, and she has learned a lot about God. She now reads the Bible on her own. At home she is very helpful, works without supervision, and has become very organized.

When she comes home from camp, she shares what she has learned and puts it into practice at school and at church. She is always excited to tell people about the camps, and she even encourages me with Bible verses when I am stressed.

Keyan

I loved playing football, rugby, volleyball, and mealtime.

I made new friends who told me about God. They were very kind and loving towards me, and they also shared their snacks.

At camp I learned how to make my own bed. I have also learned how to pray and read the Bible. Through playing with my friends, I learned how to play safely, and now I am able to clean up after myself after playing.

Keyan's Father

The way Keyan interacts with other children and people away from home has really improved, and he has become more confident. I can say the camps have helped boost his self-esteem.

I appreciate that he has had the opportunity to learn life skills and moral values, which I can already see are starting to shape who he is becoming.

Through him, I have learned that the camp teaches children not only about God but also how to become responsible people and treat others with love. I see it in the way he now treats and takes care of his younger sibling.

Chantal

My favorite part of Amani Camp is how we always play evening games. There is one game that taught us about unity, respect, and patience, and this really helps in character building. I also loved how we had a show every evening. It was really fun.

Everyone was friendly and nice, so making new friends was easy. They were respectful, kind, and understanding. I made a friend called Muthoni. She was a really nice person and kind to me. We had a lot in common, and that's why we bonded.

Amani Camp has molded me spiritually because I have gotten to know more about God, and physically because we get to do activities that I really enjoy. We learned about forgiveness through the story of Moses. I learned that it is very good to forgive. The Bible says that vengeance belongs to the Lord. I should not try to punish someone for wronging me. Instead, I should forgive them. That is a value I want to keep with me.

Chantal's Mother

The camps have helped my child build confidence, improve her social skills, learn new things, and become more independent and responsible. This has contributed a lot to shaping her character and personality.

This opportunity has given my child the chance to explore her talents and interests, helping her grow academically, socially, and become a better person.

I have learned that when the children attend the camps, they do not only focus on fun activities. They are also taught about character development, spiritual growth, leadership, and building lasting, meaningful friendships.

For nearly 30 years, Amani has invested in women. Today, we're also investing in the next generation.

Through the Amani Watoto program, children are nurtured not only through education, but through friendships, mentorship, Bible teaching, and experiences that help shape confident, compassionate young people who know they are loved by God.

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