JUNIOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT camp REGISTRATION

Junior youth (ages 11-14) have immense potential to act as determined agents of social transformation and have a desire to contribute to the betterment of society. This summer they will have the opportunity to use their potentialities to contribute to the well-being of the community and to develop their own skills and talents.

Each week they will focus on the development of certain capabilities that will help them participate more effectively in the planning, decision-making and development of their communities. This will be done through the study of materials designed to build capacity in this age group along side workshops and projects that help them put into practice what they are learning. More details for each week can be found below.

Day Camps: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Location: 22-4 Lorry Greenberg Drive

Time: 1pm-5pm

Cost: $5/week

Weeklong camps: Monday to Friday

Location: 22-4 Lorry Greenberg Drive

Time: 10am-4pm

Cost: $10/week

  • Junior youth will explore the idea that as human beings we all depend on each other, that we are all members of one human family, and that we should try our best to improve the conditions of our communities. Junior youth will be guided to set in motion a process in which they think about the life of the community and how they can contribute to its betterment. Practically, they will be assisted to make observational statements about the community, speak to neighbours, carry out research, and design and implement a community project.

  • Junior youth will develop their math capabilities, such as accuracy, negative and irrational numbers as well as efficiency, justice, technology, and time. Junior youth will use their math skills to read the reality of the neighbourhood and design case studies to describe it.

  • Junior youth will be assisted to develop their ‘inner eye’ and ‘inner ear’, to see beyond the outer appearance of things and to listen for meaning. They will be assisted to think about the messages being conveyed in popular music, to analyse the messages in the media, and to think about the role of the arts in building a vibrant community. They will practise the techniques of visual arts, learn about rhythm and cords in music, and they will host a community gathering to share their talents with family and neighbours.

  • Junior youth will explore the idea that as human beings we all depend on each other, that we are all members of one human family, and that we should try our best to improve the conditions of our communities. Junior youth will be guided to set in motion a process in which they think about the life of the community and how they can contribute to its betterment. Practically, they will be assisted to make observational statements about the community, speak to neighbours, carry out research, and design and implement a community project.

  • Junior youth will grow their knowledge of the environment and physical world by participating in science workshops and making observations. They will nurture their talents and develop new skills through a variety of workshops, such as photography, stop-motion, and music. Junior youth will also design and carry out service projects aimed at solving local issues.

  • Junior youth will reflect on the importance of contributing to the well-being of themselves, their families, and their community. They will talk about a few common diseases and the pathogens that cause them, learn about the specialisation of cells and tissues and what certain organs do, and discuss how the immune system functions and how to protect the body through healthy habits and vaccinations. They will engage their families and neighbours in thinking about community well-being and will work together to put their ideas into practice.