Desil: Growing Braver at Summer Camp
Desil shares how her son Raka grew more comfortable with dirt and barefoot play during two weeks of summer camp at Empathy School.
Read & watch the story“My son is more brave and not afraid of dirt.”
Desil
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Miyuki: A Warm Welcome to Summer Camp
Miyuki reflects on the warm atmosphere, attentive teachers and outdoor experiences her family found at Empathy School’s summer camp.
Read & watch the story“As soon as I arrived, I was fascinated by the warm atmosphere.”
Miyuki
Atman: Extending a Bali Trip for Summer Camp
Atman Mehta explains why his family extended their Bali trip so his son could return for another week of Empathy School’s summer camp.
Read & watch the story“And we extended our trip just for this summer camp.”
Atman Mehta
Jessica: Returning to Camp with Both Boys
Jessica’s family returned from Hong Kong after an earlier camp left a lasting impression. She shares what brought them back with both sons.
Read & watch the story“They get to have so much unstructured time being creative and exploring.”
Jessica
Parent Perspectives — Story 05
Another parent adds their voice to Empathy School’s Parent Perspectives series. Watch the original Short below.
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Nia: Bringing Home Stories from Nature
Nia, from East Kalimantan, shares her children’s excitement about hiking, working with bamboo and bringing their camp creations home.
Read & watch the story“They told me and brought the results home. They were proud that they could do it.”
Nia
Sally: Discovering Camp through Her Daughter’s Stories
Sally shares how an Open Day eased her worries and how her daughter came home talking about flower tea, clay and bamboo instruments.
Read & watch the story“Every day after school, my child shared with me the activities of the day.”
Sally
Yufu Takai: Finding Kindness in a New Place
Yufu Takai reflects on the kindness her family encountered when her daughter joined Winter Camp in an unfamiliar environment.
Read & watch the story“The teachers welcomed me warmly.”
Yufu Takai
Anna: Three Children Finding Their Own Joy at Camp
Anna describes how her three children found activities they loved at Winter Camp, from creative projects to the reassurance of gentle support.
Read & watch the story“All my children come back home really happy and excited for the next day.”
Anna
A Family’s Reflections on Settling into School
A German family living in Switzerland reflects on settling into Empathy School and enjoying a stay that combined learning, projects and play.
Read & watch the story“Really, it was a really, really great time.”
An Empathy School family
From ESL to Learning and Playing in English
A parent reflects on the family’s experience of ESL and the girls’ move into regular classes, with English becoming part of learning and play.
Read & watch the story“And it's incredible how they now speak, develop, play and learn English.”
An Empathy School parent
A Warm Welcome for a Family from Korea
A parent from Korea looks back on two weeks at Empathy Summer School with three children and the welcome they received from the teachers.
Read & watch the story“It was so friendly, the teachers were so nice, and we had such a great time.”
A parent from Korea
Voices from Three Japanese Moms
Three Japanese mothers share impressions of Empathy School, with reflections on natural surroundings, play and a sense of family.
Read & watch the story“If I were a child, I really wanted to play here.”
From the three Japanese moms’ interview
Community Spirit and Openness to New Ideas
This parent interview explores the community spirit at Empathy School and an openness to ideas that help students flourish.
Read & watch the story“So, it's been a really extraordinary experience.”
From the parent interview
Watching Children Grow in Confidence
In this Russian-language interview, a parent reflects on two years at Empathy School and the confidence she has seen her children develop.
Read & watch the story“They open up and become very confident.”
From the Russian-language parent interview
Ash: Finding a Community That Feels Like Home
Ash shares how a school tour helped her imagine family life in Bali, and why the teachers and parent community made Empathy School feel like home.
Read & watch the story“This school has really just drawn really wonderful people to it. It feels like home.”
Ash