Little Abaco Island - Summer Camp
By Anita Rolle - The Abaconian - 15 July 2002

In an attempt to keep the youngsters of Little Abaco physically and mentally occupied through the summer, a summer activity club for boys and girls has been organized for children ages 3 - 18 years old. The summer camp, organized by a group of diligent young ladies of Little Abaco, is a non-profit undertaking and is being staged at the Little Abaco Pre-School in Crown Haven between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays. All staff freely volunteer their time, and all material is donated.

Camp activities consist of mathematics, reading and grammar, religious knowledge, social studies, drama and singing and arts and craft. There are sporting activities such as volleyball and basketball. Professional business persons in a variety of fields from around the island have been invited to share their wisdom with the happy campers. Special field trips have been planned to familiarize the youngsters with some of the historic landmarks of Abaco. According to organizers, so far the response has been excellent from camp participants as the number of campers in attendance is escalating daily. A light lunch is provided, thanks to the kindhearted gestures of numerous individuals and a few corporate citizens who have seen it suitable to heed to the appeals of organizers for donations of food supplies. Additional donations of food and working materials are still being welcomed for this worthy cause, as the camp will run through the end of July 2002.

Camp organizers have stated that their main objective is "to keep the young people of Little Abaco focused on positive and Godly principles." We must remember that children are one of the greatest gifts we can ever receive from God. Each one deserves to be positively nurtured in every aspect of their lives.

Therefore, we as adults should welcome every opportunity to embrace a child, whether physically or mentally.