Monday August 12, 2024, Stockfarm, Dominica- This summer, the Dominica State College hosted its inaugural summer camp based on the four pillars, agriculture, culture, tourism and science. The camp was titled A.C.T.S based on these four pillars. The summer camp came to a close on Friday August 9th with the participants of the camp being highlighted for their various achievements during the camp period, as well as the campers displaying what they had created during their time at the college’s camp.
Featured speaker Mrs. Coraley Thomas, highlighted the importance of the participation the students had at the camp, and the activities that they engaged in, as well as the learning which was achieved during the camp. She focused on the importance of healthy eating and nutrition, which was one of her sessions that she facilitated during the camp as a Nutritionist. There were several other facilitators for the camp, and they were all recognized at the closing ceremony.
A few notable facilitators were Hon. Lakeiya Joseph, and Mrs. Coraley Thomas for Agriculture.
Mrs. Delia Cuffy Weekes, Derrick Rah Peters, Tasha Peltier & the Cultural Division and Espeweyans Kweyol (DBS) with Kaywana Fontaine Wilson and Jermasha Mellow for Culture.
Julian Benjamin, Kerwaine Lloyd and Marissa Sabaroche-Jules for Tourism.
And Jeanelle Brisbane, Veronne Nicholas and Malisa Richards for Science.
The children had a very interesting and memorable experience this summer at the DSC enhancing their skills in each of these areas. Some of the activities included Vegetable planting, Belle’ Dancing and Drumming, Workshops and experiments, not excluding the much-anticipated Friday field trips.
During the closing ceremony, campers were allowed to give their reflections on the camp experience, and Omar Grell showcased what he had learned at the camp during this period. The sponsors and various partners of the camp, including JCI Dominica were allrecognized at the closing ceremony. Of notable mention were Mr. Walter Greenaway, who was recognized for his contribution in gaining sponsorship for the camp, and Mr. Narrin Murphy who was recognized for his promotional effort of the camp. The DSC’s staff and the A.C.T.S Summer Camp Organizing committee were also recognized for their involvement and work.
Officer in Charge, Miss Trudy Christian says “The Dominica State College hopes to continue putting on the A.C.T.S Summer Camp in the summers to come as it was felt to have been a great success this summer. 33 students participated in the camp from ages 6-15, and we really anticipate much more buy-in and much more engagements in the summers to come as we continue to build on the four developmental pillars which are very important – Agriculture, Culture, Tourism, and Science.”
