The Ignatian - December 2016 Vol 26 July Edition Vol 27 | Page 9

Ignatian Centre
2016 Holiday Camp
Ignatian Children’s Holiday Camp, supported by the Sony Foundation
One of the hoped-for characteristics of a Jesuit educated person
is that of being other focused; being able to see beyond oneself
to the reality of the world, with all of its blessings and limitations.
The Ignatian Children’s Holiday Camp - supported by the Sony
Foundation, is an annual event in which students are invited to
experience this in its fullness.
For the past 19 years, Riverview has been honoured to host the
ICHC and provide an opportunity for children with physical and
intellectual disabilities to enjoy a fun, four-day residential camp. It
is a voluntary experience and a privilege for graduating students to
act as a Companion to a child, from the first day to the last.
In December 2016, we saw 36 excited children enjoy a range of fun
activities, including swimming, storytelling and special excursions.
And for the Companions, the fruit of this experience has been love,
deep reflection, relationship, gratitude, compassion and finding
God in all things.
Ignatius said that love ought to show itself in deeds more than in
words, and at the Ignatian Children’s Holiday Camp, it does.
We wish to thank everyone who contributed to making the camp
such a success, including 51 Companions and 40 staff members
from Riverview, Loreto Kirribilli and Monte Sant’ Angelo; over
30 medical staff; 30 parent helpers as well as other volunteers
and donors, in particular the Sony Foundation for their ongoing
financial commitment. Finally, a special thank you to members
of the Ignatian Children’s Camp Committee, who work tirelessly
throughout the year to bring this camp together.
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