|
|
|
|
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Nassau, Bahamas - Creative art pieces, decorative home accessories, useful goods, and treats - all created by Bahamian children who participated in summer camps sponsored by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture - will be on display at Superclubs Breezes this Friday from 9am - 1pm.
A tour of some of the summer camps this year proved fruitful for Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson, who was amazed at the accomplishments of the children over the past few weeks.
Enterprising students made the best out of their summer by learning skills that will aid them in becoming entrepreneurs, or even just inspire them to see their worth.
One of the most moving visits was made to the Mega Mergers apprenticeship program, where young men and women turned what would be considered trash into valuable items fit for sale. Candis Marshall guided the children in learning how to make a variety of items including: purses and apparel made from tire inner tubes; children's play pens and storage containers made from tires; mirrors and other household decorative items made using plastic spoons, and the like.
Dr. Johnson was also blown away by the woodwork shop at R.M. Bailey High School, where summer students took palatte wood, which would normally be rejected, treat it for the weather and bugs, and then turn them into functional pieces. Students made entire bar counters, wine racks, patio furniture, piggy banks, and tables. Principal of the school Mr. Collin Johnson says his doors are always open to assist Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture with creating avenues for young people to become enterprising.
Lorraine Smith led her crew of summer students in the art of upholstery - it has paid off well as the kids made a variety of cushions and also had a chance to cover valuable pieces of furniture.
Jameel Lightbourne had a crew of apprentice bakers who really enjoyed the class. Not only did they learn how to make delicious treats, they were able to sell their goods and create a return for themselves. Christopher Roberts held down a strong team of young men and turned them into skilled barbers over the summer. Veronique Cardoza helped young ladies gain meaningful skills in hair and beauty that could earn each of the students a living in the future.
The molding apprenticeship summer program also amazed Dr. Johnson. Jason Williams spent the summer teaching kids how to make tables, chairs and even kitchen sinks from fiberglass. The kids learned chemistry as they mixed compounds to turn the fiberglass into usable works of art.
The culture division had a thriving summer class where children learned how to play rake n' scrape and Junkanoo, while being exposed to folk songs and dance.
He closed out his tour by visiting the sporting camps in his own constituency. The Carmichael Community Center became the home to dozens of young tennis, soccer, and volleyball players, as well as boxing, judo and jujitsu competitors. The center also hosted a successful basketball tournament to provide an outlet for the many young men in the area. The kids will be given tickets to watch the Jamaica/ Haiti soccer match at the National Stadium on Friday evening to get a glimpse of competition at a higher level.
The public is invited to come out and see what the summer students produced and to purchase some of their goods at the trade show at Superclubs Breezes this Friday, July 29, 2016.
© Copyright 2016 by thebahamasweekly.com
Top of Page
|
|
|
|
