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Ginn West End Foundation major sponsor of West End Eco-Fishing Camp Association
By Janet Albury
Mar 28, 2010 - 8:51:16 AM
Janet Albury on behalf of the Ginn West End Foundation presents a cheque to Linda Cooper, Chairman of the West End Eco-Fishing Camp Association to benefit the youth in West Grand Bahama.
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West End,
Grand Bahama – The West End Eco-Fishing Camp Association
is pleased to announce that the Ginn West End Foundation is a major
sponsor of the 2010 program. Now in its second year the association
will be able to provide more equipment, fun activities and nutritious
lunch at the end of each session held on Saturdays from 9A to 1P through
May 29, 2010.
Comprised
of a group of volunteers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, West End
community and friends from Freeport, and 8 Mile Rock they are dedicated
to ensure that the camp is well run and the kids engage in learning
practical lessons on a variety of ecological and ocean related subjects.
Linda Barry-Cooper, Chairman of the camp noted, “With the support
of the Ginn West End Foundation the children of West End can now
experience
camp life right in their neighborhood. One of our future goals is to
have the top 10 outstanding campers visit Nassau and one of the Family
Islands to learn more about the Bahamas diverse environment and tourism
related business opportunities. We are grateful
for their contributions and look forward to building on our relationship
with Ginn.”
The 13
week camp is filled with a variety of activities – from classes on
first aid and boating safety to swimming lessons and fly fishing
instruction
– there is never a dull moment during the sessions. Some of the camp
volunteer instructors include First Responders, BASRA and environmental
experts who provide an entry-level understanding of life changing
courses
for boys and girls ranging from ages 8 to 15.
The West
End Eco-Fishing Camp volunteers work along side the Royal Bahamas Police
Force who created this community program to provide alternative
activities
to steer kids away from crime. The running theme of the campers is
“Esprit de Corp” or group spirit that encourages a team effort
in each of the planned activities. Sergeant Terry Barry from the West
End Police Station added, “There is a sense of pride in each child
who attends the camp. A high spirited
“SIR YES SIR!” cheer is required from the group when responding
to specific questions that require an affirmative answer. Discipline,
respect and honesty is a must and good behavior is constantly
re-enforced.”
Janet
Albury,
Distribution Committee Member of the Ginn West End Foundation states,
“This is a great program for the children of West End and we are
delighted
to make a contribution to the success of the efforts started by the
Royal Bahamas Police Force and the community volunteers.”
A key
element
of the eco-fishing camp is to make certain the kids are tested about
the information provided by the expert presenters and camp instructors.
Having a way to measure what the children are learning is an important
aspect of the requirements required for the kids to advance to the next
level and become future camp leaders.
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The West
End Eco-Fishing Camp Association in conjunction with the Royal Bahamas
Police Force is pleased to offer this unique ecology, fishing, boating
and swimming program to members of the West Grand Bahama community.
To learn more about the program visit us on FACEBOOK – just enter
WEST END ECO FISHING CAMP in the search box.
“Preparing
the next generation as caretakers of the earth and living seas”
For more information on WEEFCA
Contact
us at 242-688-4439 or 242-346-6444
We are on
FACEBOOK!
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