JASMINE DONG
YLC 2019 Delegate
It was truly incredible and extremely heart-warming that within just an hour, it felt as if we had known each other for years. We all found a way to connect, and sharing the experience of being at a Chinese camp was something we could all laugh about together! This camp has undeniably made a positive impact on me, allowing me to learn more about my Chinese heritage and form lifelong friends!
ANNA CASEY
YLC 2019 Delegate
I formed new relationships with Chinese people from all over New Zealand, and what meant the most to me was that I could be myself completely in uncomfortable situations and the people around me were so accepting and loving no matter what. This was so freeing and I finally felt like I could celebrate my culture just as much as any other person at YLC. YLC has let me be more accepting of myself and more open to the unknown. I am now at least ten times more confident about my identity and where I fit amongst the cultural puzzle of NZ, and I know that I have a newfound family in the YLC community.
JACOB YEE
YLC 2019 Delegate
As cheesy as it sounds, I literally enjoyed learning from every single experience we had on YLC. ALL the activities, ALL the speakers and ALL the people on the camp brought so many lessons to learn from. I feel like I took so much out of it. Being surrounded by like-minded people who we all share a powerful culture together made it easy to test our limits.
CHRISTINA WEN
YLC 2019 Delegate
I truly believe that going to this camp was one of the best things that has happened to me. I got to meet such open- minded, amazing and like-minded Chinese people. Everyone has honestly been so kind and friendly. I’m like a socially awkward person and the fact that everyone was also so inclusive made me want to step out of my comfort zone too and make others feel the way I felt too.
BENJAMIN HALL
YLC 2017 Delegate
What made YLC special was that every single person had something in common; being Chinese. YLC provided a distinctive platform where people all over the global who are Chinese gathered together for a very unique experience. The connections we built and the culture of the environment combined with the delicious food made this camp like no other. Throughout the camp, I made many extraordinary connections with people I have never meet before and experienced such love for people I have only known for a few days.
CHARLOTTE SZETO
YLC 2017 Delegate
Going into YLC I had the idea that it would just be like your average school camp however I was totally wrong. Not only was the food amazing but I learnt so much about what it means to be a leader and how to work together in a group towards a common goal. The whole experience was something unforgettable and truly privileging and I have absolutely no regrets going. I will be forever grateful for everyone who pushed me out of my comfort zone and I will definitely cherish all the memories we made together.
YLC 2019 Delegate
It was truly incredible and extremely heart-warming that within just an hour, it felt as if we had known each other for years. We all found a way to connect, and sharing the experience of being at a Chinese camp was something we could all laugh about together! This camp has undeniably made a positive impact on me, allowing me to learn more about my Chinese heritage and form lifelong friends!
ANNA CASEY
YLC 2019 Delegate
I formed new relationships with Chinese people from all over New Zealand, and what meant the most to me was that I could be myself completely in uncomfortable situations and the people around me were so accepting and loving no matter what. This was so freeing and I finally felt like I could celebrate my culture just as much as any other person at YLC. YLC has let me be more accepting of myself and more open to the unknown. I am now at least ten times more confident about my identity and where I fit amongst the cultural puzzle of NZ, and I know that I have a newfound family in the YLC community.
JACOB YEE
YLC 2019 Delegate
As cheesy as it sounds, I literally enjoyed learning from every single experience we had on YLC. ALL the activities, ALL the speakers and ALL the people on the camp brought so many lessons to learn from. I feel like I took so much out of it. Being surrounded by like-minded people who we all share a powerful culture together made it easy to test our limits.
CHRISTINA WEN
YLC 2019 Delegate
I truly believe that going to this camp was one of the best things that has happened to me. I got to meet such open- minded, amazing and like-minded Chinese people. Everyone has honestly been so kind and friendly. I’m like a socially awkward person and the fact that everyone was also so inclusive made me want to step out of my comfort zone too and make others feel the way I felt too.
BENJAMIN HALL
YLC 2017 Delegate
What made YLC special was that every single person had something in common; being Chinese. YLC provided a distinctive platform where people all over the global who are Chinese gathered together for a very unique experience. The connections we built and the culture of the environment combined with the delicious food made this camp like no other. Throughout the camp, I made many extraordinary connections with people I have never meet before and experienced such love for people I have only known for a few days.
CHARLOTTE SZETO
YLC 2017 Delegate
Going into YLC I had the idea that it would just be like your average school camp however I was totally wrong. Not only was the food amazing but I learnt so much about what it means to be a leader and how to work together in a group towards a common goal. The whole experience was something unforgettable and truly privileging and I have absolutely no regrets going. I will be forever grateful for everyone who pushed me out of my comfort zone and I will definitely cherish all the memories we made together.