Eliana, an intern at El Bichito, tells us about a field trip to the Army Base. This is a continuation of the field trips the ElBichito interns are taking the kids on to help them see career and higher education options:
We visited the BIM-Zepita army base in El Banos del Inca, Cajamarca. We all gathered in the dining room at 2:30 PM and then departed. The commander had already made arrangements for us to be received and by a sub-official, Galvez. Galvez kindly took care of us during the tour and explained everything about the work being done at the army base.
The children were very excited! As well as the interns! In total, we were 32 people: 26 children and 6 volunteers.
The children learned that the military service honors and protects the country. Classes are taught on the military base and the service is for 2 years. We also learned that the classes include CPR, communication, fitness, and self-defense. They also taught that guns are not a toy and you have to careful when using them. This military base also provides an opportunity for one who serves for 2 years and is a good soldier to continue the study of higher education in the SENATI.
The officer also explained how to make the military your profession. On the day of our visit, there was a ceremony for those who had completed 2 years of military service at the base. The ceremony was very respectful.
Afterwards, the children enjoyed soda and cookies, which were given to them by the military base. It was a great experience for the kids to learn about the purposes and work surrounding a career in the military.
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