Ecuador Police Announce Free Vacation Camps for Children in Sierra and Amazonia

The National Police of Ecuador has announced the launch of its free "Aventuras con Paquito" vacation camps, offering recreational and educational activities for children aged 8 to 12 years old. This initiative targets students within the Sierra and Amazonia educational regimes during their school break.

Registration for the program will be open from July 14 to July 17. Interested parents or guardians can enroll children at any of the 65 police districts located across various provinces, including Carchi, Napo, Orellana, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Tungurahua, Pastaza, Bolívar, Azuay, Cañar, Morona Santiago, Loja, and Zamora Chinchipe. Required documents include identification for both the parent and the child.

The camps are scheduled to run from July 20 to July 31, operating daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Participants will engage in a variety of sports, recreational activities, arts, and cultural events. The program also incorporates workshops on prevention and citizen security, alongside guided visits to security-related institutions.

Led by the "Paquito Policía" mascot and his team, the camps aim to foster messages of peaceful coexistence and respect among young attendees. The Ministry of the Interior highlighted that this initiative provides a secure environment for children during their holidays, promoting essential values and preventive actions. The police anticipate benefiting around 1,700 children with this year's program.