In an effort to continue to fulfil its mandate to develop policies and plans of action for intervention, as well as strategies that empower young boys and girls throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands; the Department of Gender Affairs under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication, in partnership with the “Pine Cay Project” present its second annual boys summer camp “Camp Build a Boss” under the theme, “Explore and Create”.
We believe that this camping experience will be one of a kind as it provides an opportunity for young men to ‘get their hands dirty’ and enjoy a week of working within various trade fields. We feel that the young men throughout Turks and Caicos Islands need more opportunities to participate in positive structured programmes that will affirm their duty to becoming productive citizens and taking their respective communities into a better tomorrow. It is our firm belief that this Camp experience would motivate them in the direction to accomplishing their goals, regardless of the task.
The main objectives of this Camp experience are to:
Create a foundation whereby, young men and boys can engage in a structured growth experience designed to aid in the discovery and enhancement of their leadership capabilities.
Provide young men and boys with a chance to work alongside trained professionals and very dedicated members of the various Construction Companies, Faith Base Organizations and members of the Civil Service, employees from the Public/Private sphere
Offer an opportunity for young men and boys to learn a skill in their area of interest – Auto Mechanics, Maintenance, Carpentry, Electricity, Home Repairs, Painting, Music, Diving, Swimming, Snorkelling, Cooking, Plumbing, Imaging, Cooking, and Woodwork Artwork etc.
The camping experience will include short sessions on:-
Physical Education
Increasing Self Awareness
Identifying and coping with feelings
Learning technical/vocational skill of interest
Communication Skills
Setting Boundaries
Overcoming Fears
Anger management
Peer pressure
There will be lots of fun and games from dominoes to marble games, kite flying etc.
Due to the resounding feedback, the department has decided to make this an annual event. The Camp is scheduled to be held in Salt Cay and North/Middle Caicos for a duration of five (5) days commencing August 8 – 12, 2016 and August 15-19 (North Caicos). It targets young men and boys ages 10 – 15 years.
Registration is FREE!! For further details please visit the Department of Gender Affairs, Clara Garland Building, Grand Turk Or call 338-2681/ 338-2686 or 247-6233
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