Sunday 26 June 2022 01:00 AM MailForce helps thousands of children who have fled Ukraine find peace at ... trends now
They fled the horrors of Russia’s invasion and were given sanctuary in Britain. Now bewildered youngsters from Ukraine are learning how to be children again.
And, thanks to the incredible generosity of Mail on Sunday readers, thousands have been able to sign up for educational summer camps where they can make friends, practise English – and have fun.
Over the past week, the camps scheme, funded by the Mail Force charity, has seen places eagerly snapped up. Today Barracudas becomes the latest partner to throw open its doors.
Over the past week, the camps scheme, funded by the Mail Force charity, has seen places eagerly snapped up
Barracudas has 45 day camps around London and the South East – the areas most in demand – for children aged four-and-a-half to 14 to enjoy sports, dance, science experiments and games.
Director Karen Baynes said: ‘Mail Force has made fantastic efforts to raise funds to support Ukrainian families and we’re delighted to offer places at our summer camps.
‘It’s important the children feel settled as quickly as possible, and playing and having fun is one of the best ways. We’re used to children from other countries, so we’ll be able to make them feel welcome.’
Barracudas joins Kings Camps, Premier Education, Smile Club in Northern Ireland and St Mary’s Ukrainian School, London. All have been inundated with inquiries.
For Iryna Riazantseva and her three children, summer camp at St Mary’s will be a welcome distraction from their chilling memories of
