Discovery Camp focuses on cultural icons

Now in its 26th year, the camp seeks to provide a facility where children can spend their July- August vacation engaging in a fun and educational arts-based process, using the disciplines of art, dance, drama and music as learning and developmental tools.

This year’s theme is Memories, inspired by the classic calypso by the Mighty Sparrow in which he croons the names, lives, and work of important cultural icons.

With the passing of some of these icons, including Narcenio “Señor” Gomez and Sir Derek Walcott between 2016 and 2017, AiA felt it timely to find ways of memorialising these important contributions to Caribbean cultural life and civiliSation, especially for a young generation who run the risk of never hearing these names.

Memories runs for its second cycle in August – 7 to 19 from Monday – Friday 9 am - 3 pm.

The camp will be held this year at the DCFA, UWI, Agostini Street, St Augustine.

For more info call 289-4242 or email email@artsinaction.org