60 School Kids hosted for the Great Plains Conservation Education Camp
Great Plains hosted 60 young enthusiasts from surrounding communities of the Chyulu Hills in Kenya for a conservation education holiday camp. The 60 students were a 50% split of boys and girls, and also included two deaf children from Enkijape Special Needs Unit. During their stay the students took part in safari game drives, bush walks, afternoon of engaging and interactive biodiversity lessons and a night of watching conservation documentaries under the stars. The camp also partnered with Infinity Outdoors to host team building activities such as yoga, orienteering and navigation.
Other activities included fire lighting, safety and hygiene lessons with the last night being a big ‘cook out’ dinner using camping stoves all together. The conservation camp hosted by the Great Plains Foundation team is a unique experience to learn about nature and have mentors in their communities. Each group had mentorship sessions on personal development, challenges they face and were shown opportunities for their futures in careers in both tourism as well as conservation. In partnership with Micato Safaris & Huru International, each girl received a Menstrual Health package with information booklets, sanitary pads, soaps, storage bags and more.
“Thanks to all who made this a success. As young conservation ambassadors they will take care of the wildlife and environment as per the knowledge and skill acquired at the Great Plains camp”. Mr Lemiti, Teacher & Chaperon
Read more about Conservation Education here.
