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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfternoon brought a Portlantis Boat Tour in Rotterdam with Helma Hollaar and Leonie Schimmer. Campers witnessed the massive scale of one of the world’s busiest ports, spotting towering cranes, huge container ships, and even a sea lion. The day ended with a barbecue back at Damen Maaskant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day three started with a team-building adventure at Zeeland Buitenland outdoor park. Campers ran, jumped, and canoed through creeks and islands. They enjoyed lunch overlooking the Grevelingen lagoon with organizers and Anne-Carline van Lankeren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final day was magical in Yerseke, Zeeland\u2019s oyster and mussel village. Aboard an oyster boat with Stef Kapteijn, Rebecca van den Berg, and Caroline Melissant, campers learned about oyster cultivation. Many tasted their first oyster, fresh from the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the farewell barbecue, children received a personal video message from Annelies Damen, shared by Stephanie Kreukniet. Her heartfelt words deeply touched the campers. We extend immense thanks to the Damen Helpt Foundation and Annelies Damen personally for making this unforgettable camp possible. Their vision, generosity, and dedication to supporting Ukrainian families through education and joy left a lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This camp was more than a getaway; it was a week of learning, laughter, teamwork, and cultural exchange. Our deepest gratitude goes to Damen Maaskant Shipyard for their incredible hospitality, guidance, and unwavering support, opening their doors and hearts to the next generation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This summer something truly special happened. From June 30 to July 4 a group of 38 bright, curious, and adventurous Ukrainian children from different locations came together in the Netherlands for a Summer Camp\u2014and what a journey it was!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-culture"],"yoast_head":"\n
Day one at Damen Maaskant shipyard: Ukrainian campers dove into fishing vessels and sustainable seafood. Managing Director Eric Moerkerk and key Damen leaders welcomed the group, sharing Damen Maaskant\u2019s mission of building future-proof, low-emission fishing vessels. A Damen Sales Director highlighted the company’s long connection with Ukraine. Kids then explored real fishing vessels, learned about their operation, and received their first group project task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/helpukrainians.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1024x768.avif\")
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After a restful night at Port Z\u00e9lande Holiday Village, campers enjoyed a relaxing morning at the beach, swimming, playing, and soaking up the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/helpukrainians.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/32-1024x768.avif\")
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The afternoon focused on creativity at Port Z\u00e9lande’s Innovation Lab. Teams designed sustainable solutions for the fishing or aquaculture industry, tackling challenges like overfishing and pollution, inspired by Damen Maaskant. Stef Kapteijn provided valuable feedback. The evening featured a fun pasta carbonara cook-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/helpukrainians.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/35-1024x630.avif\")
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