Contributions & Donations

Belize: Ministry of Education                         Dorothy Menzies              The 'Kings' Children's Home

             Preschools                                                     Child Care Center

All Symposium participants and guests are encouraged to contribute a few donated items on behalf of the preschools, orphanages and other organization that the Symposium sponsors on behalf of the children of Belize. All sizes of 'Ziploc' clear plastic bags and recycled cloth bags are excellent ways to bring items to our locations.

An announcement will be made at the 'Welcome Reception' dinner to inform as to where to bring items for drop off and delivery.

A list of items needed is listed below. . .

Orphanages - ITEMS NEEDED

1.   Art Supplies: crayons, colored pencils, pens, pencils, paper, markers, construction paper, glue sticks, scissors and other creative accessories.

2.   Books: Small paper-backs: Preschoolers, School-age & Teen-age girls

3.   Medicines: Children's Aspirin, Children's-Tylenol, Children's vitamins and first aid materials, etc.

4.   Journals, sketch pads, drawing paper, construction paper, white typing paper

5.   Dry erase boards, dry erase pens or markers, practice writing cards or paper

6.   Ziploc bags of all sizes are excellent for storage of items & for all sizes of donation

7.   Children's toys - small games, puzzles, etc. (Infant to 12) (Teen-age girl games)

8.   Batteries of all sizes

9.   Electric Irons

10. Twin sheets & towels

11. Children's clothing for ages (infant to 18) & shoes (e.g. sandals, tennis or casual black dress)

12. Floor puzzles & games (ages infant/toddler to 12)

13. Learning manipulatives & tools

14. Feminine Hygiene Supplies for young woman (ages 12 -18)

15. Small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotions, toothbrush/toothpaste, etc.

16. Deflated Balls & pump (e.g. soccer, basketballs, footballs, bouncing balls, etc)

Belize: Ministry of Education: Preschools - ITEMS NEEDED

#1. Art Supplies: crayons, colored pencils, pens, pencils, paper, markers, construction paper, glue sticks, scissors and other creative accessories.

#2. Books: Small paper-back: Preschool age levels (e.g. Age 3 - 5)

#3. Ziploc bags of all sizes: Excellent for storage small items

#4. Floor puzzles & games (ages 3  to 5)

#5. Deflated Balls & pump (e.g. soccer, basketballs, footballs, bouncing balls, etc)

#6. Learning manipulatives & tools (ages 3 - 5)

#7. Dry erase boards, dry erase pens, markers, practice writing cards, colored pencils, pens and writing paper

*Any other items that may be useful or contact: Dr. Pamela R. Cook [prcook12@gmail.com] for more information