Sandals Foundation Celebrates Sponsorship of Camp Grow

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Friday, 29 June 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St. John’s – Thanks to the generosity of The Sandals Foundation, 30 “economically marginalised” children will be afforded the opportunity to attend Camp GROW (Gaining a Respect for the Outdoors and our World) this summer.

The environmental camp for children between the ages of 8 and 11 is a collaborative effort between the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) and the Gilbert Agricultural Rural Development (GARD) Center.

Camp GROW was first held last summer with the objective of highlighting Antigua & Barbuda’s unique ecology while fostering responsible environmental stewardship.

In expressing her excitement about the partnership, Sandals Foundation Representative Anne Harewood George said:

“The Sandals Foundation focuses on education, community and the environment and we are thrilled to be involved in an initiative that clearly encompasses all three pillars.  The participants at Camp GROW engage in educational activities in a communal setting outdoors and they are encouraged to respect and appreciate their environment.”

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Director of Community Development in the Ministry of Social Transformation, Brenda Thomas-Odlum applauded the partnership between the Sandals Foundation, EAG and GARD.

“The government is proud to stand behind this collaboration because Camp GROW is making a positive contribution to community development by helping our children to gain self-confidence and acquire knowledge that will enable them to succeed in their future endeavours,” she said.

EAG President Dr. Karron James echoed Mrs. Thomas-Odlum’s sentiments and urged members of the public and private sectors to support these types of initatives more frequently.

The two-week camp runs from August 13 to 25 at the GARD Center.

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