Joel + Duane: Day camp for Children in June

EXCO Nominee’s Project - Day Camp with Children in June



Nominees: Joel Wong, Duane Boey
Contact details: Joel at joelwsh@hotmail.com, 97514938, or Duane at pachng@hotmail.com


Project Description:

To plan a day camp for primary school kids from a certain children’s home/organisation. This camp would be centred on a theme, to be decided by the team. The main focus, however, would be character development.



Target:

Children with troubled families, special needs or social problems



Aims:

To develop the character of the kids whilst having fun through games, activities and other interesting tools.

To form a bond with the children, to teach them life skills and values.

To help the home/organisation relieve some of their burden in caring and providing for these children every day.

To establish a connection with the home/organisation in order to create an opportunity for future projects.

To enable the Interact Club members to learn how to plan and run a simple camp, and also learn important administrative and interpersonal skills.



Duration:

3 days during the June holidays, probably the 2nd week.



Possible Partners:

Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home

Singapore Children’s Society

Dyslexia Association of Singapore

Child at Street 11 Childcare Centre

Cheers,
Joel