First ACTS Summer Camp comes to a close, organizers anticipate future growth

The Dominica State College organized its first-ever summer camp focusing on agriculture, culture, tourism, and science, known as A.C.T.S., in 2024.  The camp, based on the four pillars of agriculture, culture, tourism and science, concluded on Friday, August 9, with participants being recognized for their achievements and showcasing their creations. Mrs. Coraley Thomas, a featured speaker, and nutritionist, emphasized the importance of student participation, activities, and learning experiences, particularly highlighting healthy eating and nutrition sessions.

The camp had various facilitators, including Hon. Lakeiya Joseph and Mrs. Coraley Thomas representing Agriculture, Mrs. Delia Cuffy Weekes, Derrick Rah Peters, Tasha Peltier, the Cultural Division and Espeweyans Kweyol (DBS) in the area of Culture, Julian Benjamin, Kerwaine Lloyd, and Marissa Sabaroche-Jules for Tourism, and in Science, Jeanelle Brisbane, Veronne Nicholas, and Malisa Richards.

Children engaged in activities like planting vegetables, Bele dancing, workshops, and experiments, along with exciting Friday field trips. Campers shared their reflections during the closing ceremony, with Omar Grell demonstrating his learnings. Sponsors and partners, including JCI Dominica, were acknowledged, with Mr. Walter Greenaway and Mr. Narrin Murphy recognized for their contributions in gaining sponsorship for the camp, and promotional effort, respectively.

The DSC staff and the A.C.T.S Summer Camp Organizing Committee were also commended. Miss Trudy Christian, Officer in Charge, expressed the college’s intention to continue the A.C.T.S Summer Camp in the future, aiming for increased participation and engagement to further develop the pillars of Agriculture, Culture, Tourism, and Science. The camp saw 33 students aged 6-15 participating and is expected to grow in the upcoming summers.

“The Dominica State College hopes to continue putting on the A.C.T.S Summer Camp in the summers to come as it was felt to have been a great success this summer…we really anticipate much more buy-in and much more engagements in the summers to come as we continue to build on the four developmental pillars which are very important – Agriculture,
Culture, Tourism, and Science.”