Summer camp focusing on vegetable production
Since 1989, our organization has been offering a summer camp based on the operation of an ecological garden.
The summer camp lasts 7 weeks and is intended for about 30 young people aged 12 to 17 referred by the C.I.S.S.O. social workers or by the J.E.P. workers.
The objectives are numerous
- To promote the development of social and work skills
- Promoting entrepreneurial values among adolescents
- To provide a meaningful and positive first work experience
- Getting young people off the streets
- To enable them to maintain a personal discipline that will favour their return to school and eventual integration into the labour market
- Offer individualised psychosocial support
- Provide opportunities for fun and positive individual and group experiences
Explore new activities in a safe and non-judgmental environment
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, the young people are busy in the garden.
Weeding, watering, picking, cleaning vegetables, packing, selling at the kiosk, many tasks are experienced by the young people. They learn to use tools and equipment safely. They must listen to instructions, stay focused on the task at hand and be able to produce an acceptable volume of work.
In addition, those who demonstrate good work skills are asked to mow lawns for various organizations in the region.
Having positive experiences
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, structured activities are offered to young people.
Sports, arts and workshops offered in partnership with local organizations.
Thursdays are reserved for special activities. Organised outings allow young people to have fun in a safe environment, to challenge themselves and to develop a sense of belonging to a group.
