The summer festival took place at VinWonders Grand Park, Ho Chi Minh City, revolving around the theme "Global Horizon." The program is the highlight of ILA Summer 2025, a 7-week program for children aged 2.5-16.
According to a representative of the organizing committee, Global Horizon aims to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a spirit of international integration in each student. Through four activities: "Conquering Challenges," "Camp Decoration," "Spreading Love," and "Shining Talents," students cultivated soft skills, affirmed their personalities, built teamwork, and contributed to the "Light up the Future" fund.
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Not just a vibrant summer festival, Global Horizon Summer Festival 2025 is also an opportunity for students to challenge their limits, hone skills, and spread the spirit of global citizenship. Photo: ILA |
Not just a vibrant summer festival, Global Horizon Summer Festival 2025 is also an opportunity for students to challenge their limits, hone skills, and spread the spirit of global citizenship. Photo: ILA
From early morning, VinWonders Grand Park bustled with colors, music, and laughter. 3,000 children dressed in summer uniforms, holding Global Passports, eagerly awaited each challenge. The organizers divided the venue into several zones (stops), with activities designed to international standards.
First, the "Shining Talents" station was located at Horizon Stage, the event's largest stage. Children freely sang, danced, cat-walked, and created. The eco-friendly fashion show was particularly well-received, with children designing unique outfits from recycled materials. According to an ILA representative, the spirit of "dare to express, dare to be different" aligns with the values they always encourage.
Another highlight was the series of activities at Discovery Zones, likened to a multi-faceted journey of discovery, inspiring a spirit of conquest, connection, and sharing.
The "Camp Decoration" activity transformed this area into a place to express individual style and teamwork. With the theme "World Expo," the children had the opportunity to promote their creativity, celebrate unity, dexterity, and multicultural understanding.
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Children paint and decorate their tents. With the "studycation" model, children combine English learning, skill development, exploring art, sports, and community projects. Photo: ILA |
Children paint and decorate their tents. With the "studycation" model, children combine English learning, skill development, exploring art, sports, and community projects. Photo: ILA
The "Conquering Challenges" (Adventure Arena) activity was a true arena, with a series of physical activities tailored to different age groups, such as speed jumping, the dilemma, photo hunting for words, step by step, etc. These games required physical strength, flexibility, and maximized cooperation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Cheers, applause, and bright smiles on the sweaty faces of the children created a lively atmosphere.
The "Spreading Love" activity took place at Joy Fair, where children learned to share through booths and contribute to the "Light up the Future" fund. The experience of shopping, exchanging, and participating in charitable activities helped cultivate social responsibility, helping children understand that the greatest joy sometimes comes from giving.
Finale Horizon was the highlight, concluding the event with explosive performances, awards for outstanding teams, and recognition of outstanding students. According to the organizing committee, the children reflected on their journey, adding memorable experiences, and growing through the process.
9-year-old Minh Duc said he was very happy to play with friends, participate in many games, and learn how to cooperate. "Each game was an exciting little adventure," he said.
Sharing the same sentiment, 11-year-old Gia Huy said he liked the Adventure Arena the most because he and his team were able to push themselves and overcome many things they thought they couldn't do.
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Children enjoy the colorful sack race. Photo: ILA |
Children enjoy the colorful sack race. Photo: ILA
The 2025 Global Horizon Summer Festival is one of the typical activities that realizes the "Education for Life" philosophy that ILA has pursued for many years. Here, children not only learn English but also develop leadership skills, creative thinking, cooperation, and community spirit - the foundation to confidently integrate into the world.
An ILA representative said: "We believe that every summer experience is a valuable stepping stone for students to discover their potential, nurture a daring spirit, and learn to spread love to the community."
"Through this journey, we hope that each student will improve their foreign language skills, form brilliant childhood memories, and become confident global citizens, inspiring the community," the representative added.
Dong Ve
