CELEBRATE CHILDREN AND YOUTH INFANT JESUS SCHOOL PETIT-GOAVE, HAITI SUMMER ARTS PROJECT JULY 2010

Arts and Crafts . 2010 The objective of this Summer Arts Project was to provide an experiential learning environment where children and youth are empowered, explores new skills and engage in new experiences. In addition to offering various art domains, the Summer Arts Project provided opportunities for children and youth to get involved in recreational activities such as tennis, volleyball, and double-dutch. Through hands-on creative activities, discussion and role playing, the Arts Project attempted to foster an understanding and appreciation of the arts as well as to sharpen the children and youth's perception, stimulate their imagination and increase their ability to see and interpret the world. The two-week program engaged both children and school staff in creative activities daily. Research shows that the benefits of interactive creative activities extend way beyond providing creative outlet for children. Such education can help develop imagination, cognitive skills, creative skills, problem solving, fine motor skills, social skills and more. Another key advantage of the Program was the exposure of the staff members to new ideas and activities. Their participation reinforced the value of the various creative activities as truly enriching for the children. ~ Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM Photos The Team / Team and Children / Children Arts and Crafts / Jumping Rope / Outdoor Activities / Dancing