08/27/2024
And that’s a wrap for our 2024 Summer Camps! 🎓🌞
This summer, we had over 60 children participate in our Vancouver and Surrey programs. We welcomed both new faces and those who have been growing with us over the years. The summer was packed with activities—endless games of soccer, musical chairs and hot potato, arts and crafts, and plenty of learning.
Our children shared some of their favourite moments including: « making slime, » « playing soccer, » « listening and dancing to music (specifically ‘Waka Waka’),” and « making new friends. »
Here are some key stats about the backgrounds of our children:
- 15% arrived in Canada within the last 6 months
- 30% within the last year
- 30% within the last two years
- 25% have been here for 2+ years
The children represented a wide range of countries, with 40% from Eritrea, 20% from Ukraine, 10% from Colombia, 10% from Syria, and the rest from countries such as Afghanistan, Mexico, Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Vietnam.
Although our summer camps have come to an end, our work continues throughout the year. Be sure to check out our ongoing programs as we’re always on the lookout for volunteers and participants!
Our year-long programs include:
- A Path to Wellness - Mental Health Program: A space for newcomer youth to navigate mental health challenges and foster community connections through conversation circles and professional counselling sessions.
- The Entryway Foundation: Provides fundamental online English classes to adult newcomers upon their arrival in BC, bridging the gap until they can access comprehensive ESL courses.
- After-school Program: Online English classes for children during the school year with a focus on building English language skills in a fun and welcoming environment and increasing digital literacy.
Information about our programs can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7AQW_8h
