Monday, August 6, 2012

Mo'olelo Keki Kamp 2012

Each summer as we prepare for Keiki Kamp, the ever so popular question arises, how can we keep our keiki connected to their culture? This year we thought, what better way to teach them about their ancestors than through the ever so popular practice of sharing mo'olelo or story telling. Therefore bringing to light the theme for this year's Mo'olelo Keiki Kamp.

This year those who attended were split up into 4 different groups where they were each presented with a mo'olelo or story about a particular Hawaiian island. After familiarizing themselves with their story, they were given the task to think of a creative way on how they could "retell" the story to everyone else. They had the choice to either reenact the story through role play, puppet shows or simple illustrations. Their group leaders then helped with the production and completion of each project through film.

Each group did an excellent job in fulfilling their assignment. So much so, it didn't even feel like an "assignment" for them anymore. They each got caught up having fun coming up with creative ways to share their mo'olelo with everyone, that their projects were truly their own.  Mahalo to all the participants, parents and volunteers who helped in making Keiki Kamp a tremendous success this year.