EIGHTY CHILDREN will get an opportunity to learn vital life skills during the Barbados Defence Force’s annual summer camp, which will run from August 14 to September 1 at St Ann’s Fort.
Camp Energy, which is in its 11th year, has as its theme: A Day in the Life.
In addition to presentations on various professions, campers will visit organisations to receive information and observe the work of a variety of skilled professionals.
Some of those areas will include Veterinary Science (RSPCA); Policing (RBPF); soldiering (Barbados Coast Guard); Justice (Oistins Magistrates’ Court); Exotic Pet Rearing (Barbados Reptile Association) and Horse Grooming (Sandy Turf Stables).
The campers will also visit the HIV/AIDS Food Bank on August 16, at 1:30 p.m., and a Sports Day will be held on August 30, at Paragon Base, Christ Church, from 9 a.m.
There will be a closing ceremony for the camp on September 1 at the Paragon Base, at 10 a.m.
Camp Energy provides the campers with an opportunity to enhance their self-discipline; build individual character development; develop an awareness of individual responsibility and appropriate social behaviours; as well as increase their knowledge and awareness of community needs through service projects.
This camp is hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee of the Barbados Defence Force. (BGIS)
