Literacy summer camp concludes in Nigeria's Rivers State

The Kids Resource Centre (KRC), an initiative of the Smart Kids Literacy Foundation, has wrapped up its fifth annual literacy summer camp. Held from August 10 to 22 on Bonny Island in Rivers State, Nigeria, the two-week program aimed to foster learning and skill development outside the conventional classroom.

Founder Deborah Mogho stated that the camp was designed to give children chances to learn, explore, and grow. The program featured a diverse range of activities, including reading adventures, science and discovery sessions, creative arts, leadership training, and debates. Interactive games and talent development were also integral parts of the camp's engaging curriculum.

This year's camp uniquely incorporated a community service initiative focused on environmental cleanliness. Mogho highlighted the importance of this component, explaining that it aimed to teach children responsibility, teamwork, and their role in building a better community. "We want children to understand that they are not too young to contribute to their communities," she said.

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At KRC, we believe literacy goes beyond the ability to read and write. It also involves developing confident thinkers, effective communicators and responsible members of society.

Mogho emphasized KRC's belief that literacy extends beyond reading and writing. It involves nurturing confident thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible members of society. The camp provided a platform for children to read, create, ask questions, collaborate, and discover new possibilities.

The center reaffirmed its dedication to increasing access to quality literacy programs and creating more avenues for children in Bonny Island to thrive. The event also provided opportunities for volunteers and facilitators to contribute their time and expertise to the children's development.

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We want children to understand that they are not too young to contribute to their communities. When children participate in activities like environmental clean-up, they begin to grasp responsibility, teamwork and the role each person can play in building a better community.