The Department of Youth Affairs confirms arrangements for the Turks and Caicos Island’s (TCI) annual Youth Week 2014 commencing on the 21– 27 September 2014.
This year’s theme, “Serving Youth, Inspiring Bravery,” is the essence of promoting youth leadership and development in the TCI.
Director, Department of Youth Affairs Ms. Jasmine Parker said; “Festivities will encompass much of our youth’s time with structured programs such as panel discussions, guest speakers, career guidance, group sports, and more.”
Approximately 100 students will take place in a Youth Conference on 22 September 2014 themed ‘Bringing out Youth Talent and leadership”
We’re also excited to be collaborating with Miss Teen Universe this year, as we are encouraged to further promote our youth.”
The Department of Youth Affairs is encouraging the community to support and attend Youth Day Events.
Youth Week Schedule: Sunday, 21st September – Saturday, 27th September
GRAND TURK
Date: Sunday 21st September
Event: Church Service
Description: Opening of youth day Church service
Venue & Time: New Testament Church 3:30pm
Participants: All Schools, Uniforms Groups and community invited
Date: Wednesday, 24th September
Event #1: Paint the Classroom Day
Description: Bring paints to school paint (Paint your Classroom day)
Venue & Time: H. J. Robinson High School, Grand Turk 2:00pm
Event #2: Scavenger/Treasure hunt (All Island)
Description: Youth on island hunt learning History, island Culture and past events
Venue & Time: Emancipation Square Clock Tower 4:00pm
Participants: All Schools and community invited
Date: Thursday, 25th September
Event: Speak out Speak Off primary, Community College
Description: Discussion on youth day theme Serving Youth Inspiring Bravery.
Venue & Time: Community College Auditorium, the Ridge Grand Turk @ 10: 30am
Participants: Community College Students
Date: Friday, 26th September
Event: National Youth Day Holiday and Celebrations
Description: Youth day, Pray for the Nation by youth on Radio Turks and Caicos, Youth Got talent, all community and country representation, past and present students, Horse race. Music by Band Boys V6
Venue & Time: Library Tennis Court Yard 4:00pm
Participants: All Schools and community invited
Date: Saturday, 27th September
Event: Youth Funfest@ Governors Beach Music by Band Boys V6
Venue & Time: Governors Beach 3pm
Participants: All Schools and community invited
SOUTH CAICOS
Date: Monday, 22nd September
Event: General Devotion
Venue & Time: 9am New Testament Church of God
Participants: All schools and Community
Date: Monday, 22nd September
Event: Youth Concert
Venue & Time: 6pm Community Center
Participants: All schools and Community
Date: Wednesday, 24th September
Event: Movie Night
Venue & Time: Community Center
Participants: All schools and Community
Date: Friday, 26th September
Event: Fun Day/ National Holiday
Description: Parade, may pole dancing, activities for all ages
Venue & Time: Regatta Village 10:00 a.m.
Participants: All schools and Community
Date: Saturday, 27th September
Event: Softball and Basketball Matches
Venue & Time: Regatta Village 5pm
Participants: All schools and Community
NORTH CAICOS
Date: Monday, September 22nd
Event: General Devotion
Description: Combine devotion for all schools
Venue & Time: TBA 8:45am
Participants: All Schools
Date: Tuesday
Event: Inter- Primary Speech Competition
Description: Each school will have three contestants for our Speech Competition
Topic: Youth Week theme. Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Best Speaker. 9 participants
Venue & Time: Adelaide Oemler Primary, (Bottle Creek) 12:30 pm
Participants: Primary School Students
Date: 22nd Thursday
Event: Open Forum
Description: To discuss with students the issues that our youths are faced with on a daily bases.
Venue & Time: TBD 10:30am
Participants: Raymond Gardiner High School
Date: Friday
Event: Fun day
Description: To discuss with students the issues that our youths are faced with on a daily bases.
Venue & Time: Charles Hubert James Primary grounds (10:00 am)
PROVIDENCIALES
Date: Sunday, 21st September
Event: Church Service
Venue & Time: St Monica, Leeward Highway 9:00 a.m.
Participants: All Schools and Community
Date: Monday, 22nd September
Event: Panel discussion with different Governmental Agencies and how youth can get involved
Venue & Time: Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex 10am – 2pm
Participants: High School students and Community members
Date: Tuesday, 23rd September
Event: Open Forum: Topic the Generational Gap
Venue & Time: Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex 3-5pm
Participants: All Schools and community Invited
Date: Friday, 26th September
Event: Fun Day
Venue & Time: Kids Park, the Bight 10am-5pm
Participants: All Schools and Community
Date: Saturday, 27th September
Event: Miss Teen Universe
Description: Pageant
Venue & Time: Williams Auditorium 7pm
Participants: Community Event
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