SAS Summer Camp

Spanish proficiency is not mandatory, but a basic knowledge of Spanish is required. The level of proficiency will be used to determine available placements. Spanish proficiency is a tremendous asset and native speakers are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:
The SAS Summer Camp requires a 4-week commitment from July 4th to August 06th, 2013. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old at the time of the camp. Every volunteer will able to participate in others SAS programs and Guanin Center programs

Mission:
Our Volunteer Program gives students, teachers and qualified individuals the opportunity to work directly in SAS's Programs and GUANIN. INC sponsored schools. The summer camp was developed for children aged 06 to 15 that are critically in need of academic help, with many being one or more levels behind in school. Volunteers work side by side with Dominican staff in a group effort that crosses language and cultural barriers to promote the exchange of ideas, strategies and methods in teaching and activities.

Volunteers develop specialized educational programs that focus on self pride, respect and peace education. Most children entering the camp can neither read nor write. With many having previously failed in public schools, the camp provides an opportunity for children to learn about their environment, culture and peers through experiential learning and educational excursions. Most of the children are discovering and developing respect for their community and themselves for the first time.

Volunteer as a Summer Camp Counselor in the Dominican Republic! Spend four or five weeks in the DR teaching children sports, arts & crafts, writing, reading, and other activities. You will receive free Spanish classes, all Guanin Center adventure activities, cultural classes how to dance merengue, salsa and bachata, beach time and others activity. We invite you to be part of our SAS Summer Camp.

for more information, please go to. www.guanin.org

Click here to download the volunteer application.pdf.
All completed applications, along with the $ 70 application fee and recommendations must be mailed to. Please pay on line PAYPAL:

Summary:
The summer camp program for children aged 06 to 15 supplements general educational needs and offers extracurricular hands-on activities that engage children in their education. Children are divided into age-appropriate groups and assigned counselors to maintain a 4:1 student to teacher ratio.

Summer Camp is held from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. During these hours, campers rotate between five 50 minutes periods of instruction in one of six subject areas:

• Academic Tutoring
• Arts and Crafts
• Music and Dance
• Sports and Recreation
• Science and Nature
• and Life Skill

With a 15 minutes break for breakfast and a 30 minute break for lunch. For children who are behind, this is their only option to catch up. For those who are ahead, the camp provides a welcome challenge. And for everyone aged 06-15, this camp provides an experience that can steer their future lives in a more positive direction.