CMI to host three-week summer camp
THE Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is offering a wide-ranging skills training programme targeting young people, during its summer camp which runs from July 11 to 29.
The engagements include: first aid; logistics; fire awareness; seamanship; and activities focusing on renewable energy systems.
The three-week camp, which is organised by the School of Advanced Skills (SAS), will utilise an ‘edu-fun’ concept. This entails interactive engagements, tailored to making participants more receptive of the programme.
The camp will be held at CMI’s main campus at Palisadoes Park, which is adjacent to the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, and is open to youngsters, aged 14 to 20.
Director of SAS Osric Forrest says participants are expected to benefit significantly from the camp, which is structured to enhance learning.
He explained that the camp will also include eco-tours and hiking to enable participants to learn about environmental challenges and identify solutions, as well as a beach clean-up exercise.
It will also feature a cultural awakening component to provide the youngsters with an opportunity to express their artistic creativity through dance, music and drama.
They will showcase their talents in a concert to be staged at the end of the programme.
The deadline for the submission of applications is July 7.
