What are JVK you might ask? Josiah Venture Kids!! They are Third Culture Kids, which don’t totally fit in either of their cultural worlds. In their national schools, they’re different because they’re American. In the States they’re different because they’re not normal American kids. The JVK Community is one of the only places where JVK completely fit in and feel normal.
We are about ready to embark on JVKids Camp! During this time together we have things that represent all the different parts of who they are. A church group sends us special American kid snacks like oreos, mac and cheese, wheat thins and stuff to make s’mores. And when we teach the Bible, we apply it specifically to their lives as TCKs living in between worlds. Once a staff member overheard a tent full of jr high boys discussing exchange rates of world currencies late into the night. All the unusual parts of them seem absolutely normal at camp! (taken from Becca McMartin's Blog. Check it out, she does an AMAZING job with these kids!)
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