Students from Saint Lucia’s East Coast recently participated in a free summer camp designed to inspire interest and develop skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
The programme, hosted by community group Faces of Development, ran from July 28 to August 8 at the Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School.
Vice President of Faces of Development, Dr Xysta Edmund, said the camp’s theme focused on “sustaining food security systems in Saint Lucia”.
She noted that students learned about food security through lessons and site visits that showcased “the food to table experience in action”.
Edmund said the camp also prioritised “creating safe spaces for vulnerable children”, ensuring they had access to meals, positive environments and opportunities to explore different parts of the island.
The initiative was made possible through the support of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association’s Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). Programme Manager Donette Ismael highlighted that “empowering Saint Lucia’s youth is central to the Fund’s mission”.
She said over 100 students participated this year and described the event as “a great success”, with activities designed to instil core STEAM principles.
Both organisers and sponsors expressed pride in the programme’s impact, emphasising that it not only nurtures educational growth but also equips young people with tools for sustainable livelihoods.
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