Fundacion Mahatma Gandhi

Fundación Mahatma Gandhi
Visión Global, Desarrollo Local

"Be the change you wish to
see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi

Volunteer with us.
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Overall Design (introduction, go here)

Theme: Mi Living Village
Audience: kids 6-15 years of age.
Focus Areas: I'm an active participant in the creation of my environment,
my family, my community and my world. My village will be what I want it to
become.

Why these camps?

To create meaningful and positive activities for children and youth;
To provide a safe and productive environment for children and youth;
To offer alternative and wholesome recreation for children and youth.

Operational Philosophy
Camps will help in:

Strengthening self-esteem
The development of social and psycho-motor skills
Bettering individual and group behavior
The development of a strong sense of community
The creation of environments conducive to personal growth

Implementation
The workshops will take place in the morning, planned in advance, using
available resources, at the library and other available spaces, using
volunteers and other support personnel.

Staff Training
Volunteers from overseas should arrive by June 10 to participate in
Reading Olympics (June 16-27) and by July 1 to participate in the camps
(July 7-August 1).

Talleres 2008
Mi Living Village
Reading Olympics, June 16-27
Day Camps, July 7-August 1

DAILY SCHEDULE

9-9:30 am Doors Open
Facilitated interactive games
available for those arriving early.
9:30-10 am CHARLAS/TALKS
Engaging and interactive
presentations in larger groups.
10-11:30 am WORKSHOPS
Most workshops will change
every day with all facilitators
doing the same but adjusted to
age level as attendees will break
out by age groups. Same group
remains with same facilitators
throughout the week.
11:30-12:30 STAFF MEETING
Check-in, evaluations,
problem-solving, prep work for
following day.
Fridays 11:30-2:30, TEAM MTG.
Evaluation and planning for the
following week, including training.

Charlas
Themes will vary every week, emphasis will be given to self-empowerment, awareness, individual and social
responsibility and family dynamics.

Workshops
A toolbox of 30 activities will contain all daily activities for facilitators, chosen from selected books and from each
facilitator's experience and talent. Examples:

Kids: coloring, drawing, simple kites, coloring, play-dooh, finger painting, floor sidewalk chalk drawings,
puppets, collages (magazines), musical instruments, collecting leaves, planting in plastic bottles, beads collar
making.
Kids and youth: candle-making, mural painting, flower arrangements, drama and theater, weaving, masks, kite-
making, power-word painting, costume design, recycled-paper stationary.
Sports: will depend on available talents and availability of volunteers. To be decided along the way.