The vision of the late Pastor Menzie Oban (November 28, 1928 – December 26, 2018), founder of Teamwork Associates, is still alive! He was obedient to the Lord as he transitioned from the ministry of rehabilitating prisoners, to ministering to youth and children... "prevent rather than cure".
Team Leaders Camp (TLC), under the auspices of the Youth Ministry of Teamwork Church, Torada Heights, Montego Bay, is hosting a Summer Day Camp Programme.
Days: Wednesdays to Saturdays
Dates: July 10 – August 3
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Objectives: Through Tender Loving Care, aimed at building, training and empowering twelve (12) at-risk young men with life skills, especially from a biblical perspective.
Daily Provision: 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch) and return trip transportation from the center of town to Teamwork in Torada Heights.
Planning Team:
Camp Director: Celia Bucknor
Elder/Youth Minister: Douglas Harris
Elder: M. Elizabeth “Betty” Lawrence
Secretary: Janet Bishop
TOPICS INCLUDE (But not limited to):
Finding Me (Discover Purpose) - Who am I and where do I fit? "Wha mek me born?"
Emotionally Intelligent - Managing Anger & Dealing with Conflict, Disappointment, Disrespect & Discouragement “Wha mek me feel so?"
Building Character… Building Life - Respect is a One-Way Road "Wha mek you do dat to me?"
Delayed Gratification - Putting off something now, for something greater later “Wha mek me have to wait?”
Grooming & Etiquette - Appropriate attire Appropriate behaviour "Is what in fashion me like"
Healthy Tips, Workout, Creative & Visual Arts - Balanced Diet/Keeping fit, Art & Crafts/Music/Drama "Fun & Games"
Leadership, & Citizenship - On becoming a leader & taking your place as a productive nation builder "Me big now - so what?"
Body, Mind & Spirit - Social indulgences and habits, affecting eternal destiny – Music, Social Media, STI’s, G***a & P**n "If it feel good me a go do it..."
Requirements, Expectations & Forward Plan:
ð There is no camp fee, but participants will pay JA$100 registration, as we did not want it to be free, but required an investment from their pockets, no matter how small. We also did not want it to be prohibitive for our special target group.
ð Campers will be held accountable for attendance and participation in their team’s daily assigned responsibilities and will be creatively rewarded accordingly with TLC gift cards, along with other practical and fun items.
ð At the end of camp, they will be presented with a personal care packet, a certificate of attendance, along with other MVP Awards and Rewards.
ð Engagement with these youth will be on-going, so after the camp experience, we will continue to mentor them through regular meetings, tracking their progress, academically, socially and spiritually, offering assistance where necessary.
ð Follow-up camps will target past participants as well as new candidates, so those who have attended previously will be challenged to be an example and help mentor the new campers into our values and standards.
