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Group	Program	Feedback
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	We had a good night’s sleep thanks to the Air Weave. My back usually hurts, but it didn’t this time.
Elementary School in Kamikawa District	Group Living	I saw a different side of the children than I do at school. I also discovered that while they are usually quiet at school, many of them expressed themselves freely once they were away from the school setting. It was great that they had a lot of patience.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	The students conducted their activities responsibly while using public facilities.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Training	The students made an effort to stick to the schedule for each activity and worked together, checking in with one another as they carried out tasks such as making the beds in their respective groups. The number of questions they asked the teacher to confirm each step has decreased.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Training	As the training sessions progressed, I began to see the students working together as a team to solve problems.
Junior High School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	We observed improvements in areas such as how the students walked in the hallways and their table manners. It also served as a valuable opportunity for them to recognize and act upon the importance of being considerate toward their roommates and showing gratitude to the staff, even while having fun.
Junior High School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	The experience at the Center was an opportunity to consider things from the other person’s perspective rather than acting solely out of self-interest, such as greeting others. By comparing our students with those at other schools, we were able to take a good, hard look at ourselves.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Training	Through experiences the children don’t usually get to have, they were able to truly appreciate the richness of nature, the importance of bonds with friends, and the benefits of working together.
Elementary School in Biei Town	Training	Even the children who usually rely on their teachers to guide their actions were able to live and participate in hands-on activities while cooperating with their peers. I believe this is all thanks to the experiences and practical training they gained at the Friendship Center.
Junior High School in Asahikawa City	Training	We observed participants making a conscious effort to act in accordance with rules and regulations. While there are still areas for improvement, we saw growth in how they interacted with others before and after the training.
Junior High School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	Given that school events were canceled or restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fact that we were able to organize a group activity involving an overnight stay was significant in itself; it provided experiences, discoveries, and insights into others that cannot be gained through everyday school life.
Elementary School in Kamikawa District	Group Living	We observed the children making a conscious effort to speak to one another while being mindful of the time, and aware that others were also using the facility, seriously considering how they should conduct themselves and striving to put those considerations into practice.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Training	We observed the students acting with a sense of time, taking responsibility for their roles, and working together with their friends.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Training	Throughout each training program, we frequently observed the children collaborating with friends and taking the initiative to prepare equipment.

〈Updated Dec. 21, 2022〉

Group	Program	Feedback
Junior High School in Sapporo City	Group Living	During cleaning and program activities, we have begun to see students working together and taking the initiative to anticipate and act on plans.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	The children engaged in discussions and enjoyed their activities while interacting with themselves, their friends, and nature.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	Our goal: observing rules and etiquette in group settings. The children showed greater awareness of the importance of behaving quietly and being punctual. They demonstrated a proactive attitude in preparing both physically and mentally for the next activity.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	During the overnight training session, the children reflected on what they needed to do in preparation for the upcoming activities and how they should discuss and collaborate with their friends, and we observed them actively engaging with one another.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Hiking	Thanks to the guidance we received during the hike, the children’s interest in and appreciation for nature deepened. Furthermore, by living away from home and using public facilities, their sense of responsibility and commitment to following the rules grew stronger. It was a very meaningful two days for the children.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	We saw improvement in the children’s ability to look out for each other while following the rules.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	By discussing and deciding on activities as a group and carrying them out, the children were trying to cooperate and communicate with one another. Looking at the schedule, they were trying to anticipate the next activity and take action accordingly.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Activities	The children, as a group, were able to work together smoothly. We saw them helping one another.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	The children took action themselves instead of relying on their teachers.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	The children followed the facility’s rules and worked together with their peers. They experienced the joy and sense of fulfillment that comes from working as a group.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	We saw the children working together with their peers and taking the initiative to think and act on their own.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	We observed instances where the students demonstrated an effort to follow rules and etiquette. We also observed instances where the students worked together with their peers and tried to act with consideration not only for themselves but also for others.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	Children became punctual and conducted themselves in accordance with the rules in the public facility.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	By fostering a greater sense of purpose during the overnight trip, we observed improvements in the children’s engagement with school activities. On the day of the trip, they were able to act appropriately by applying the same principles they use in their daily school life and demonstrated the ability to think ahead and plan their actions accordingly.

〈Updated Aug. 16, 2022〉

Group	Program	Feedback
Junior High School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	Usually, I only noticed the students’ shortcomings and spent my time scolding them, saying “Don’t do this” or “Don’t do that,” but after hearing what the staff had to say, I was able to take another look at the students’ positive qualities. I had told them beforehand that the elementary students staying at the same facility went to bed early and that they should be quiet in the hallways. I mentioned how wonderful it was that the staff member on duty had reminded them to “Be quiet” as they were leaving the Youthpia Hall.
Elementary School in Sapporo City	Hiking	Through activities such as planning the program, we observed the children taking initiative on their own. During the hike, we saw them supporting their peers and feeling moved as everyone reached the summit together, which allowed us to witness their personal growth.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Climbing	Although these children usually don’t show much interest in others, they were able to grow by sharing the challenges of the hike and supporting one another. It was truly wonderful to see the best side of these children that we don’t usually see at school.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Hiking	To achieve the goals the children set for themselves on the hike, they were able to think through the process themselves and make judgments, such as whether they could continue.
Junior High School in Kamikawa District	Cleaning, Sports Activities, Climbing	Cleaning: Students came up with their own division of labor and each fulfilled their respective roles. Sports Activities: Students took the initiative in planning and carrying out the preparation and activities. Mountain Climbing: Students encouraged one another, and even those who weren’t good at sports made it to the summit together with the whole group.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Sports Activities, Strolling, Sabou Jyouhou Center Tour	In sports and recreational activities, students interacted with their friends, shared their thoughts and ideas, and worked together to achieve a common goal. Through walks and visits to the Sabou Jyouhou Center, the Erosion Control Information Center, their interest in the history embedded in the land and their understanding of the importance of disaster prevention grew.
Junior High School in Kamikawa District	Group Living	There were many instances where the children worked together in groups to solve problems. The children pooled their efforts as a group, thought about how each of them could contribute, and worked to build a better group.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	While the children still exhibited a strong sense of childishness, we could see them making their own efforts to keep their promises and ensure that group activities ran smoothly.
Junior High School in Kamikawa District	Group Living	I was quite surprised to hear several students say they wanted to go home due to tiredness from the light hike. I thought to myself, “But we still have activities planned, we’re going to take a bath together, and we’re staying in the same room… There should be fun things ahead,” and wondered if their enthusiasm for these activities had waned. However, as I watched the students afterward, I saw them working together and having a great time, and I felt that their sense of belonging—or perhaps their camaraderie—had grown stronger.
Junior High School in Kamikawa District	Group Living	In terms of a sense of responsibility, I feel that each group has developed a stronger commitment to thoroughly carrying out their assigned tasks. Furthermore, seeing the students in charge, I noticed that other students were motivated to work hard alongside them.
Junior High School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	Without relying on the teacher, I saw the students first checking the handout, thinking about what they needed to do next, and taking action.
Elementary School in Asahikawa City	Group Living	We observed the children making a conscious effort to act in unison and stay on schedule. Seeing them in a way we don’t usually see during school activities made these two days meaningful for both the children and the staff. We will apply what we learned to our future activities.

〈Updated Dec. 15, 2021〉