By Fr. Richard Authier, SDB
(Montreal, QC, Canada – August 6) – We at Don Bosco YLC are very proud of our 2020 “Outdoor Mini-Camp.” We offered activities to an average of 55 campers each day. Camp lasted four weeks and offered three days of activities each week. We also always had a “fourth day” to compensate for a day cancelled by rain.
Moreover, we had the required health protocols to protect both children and animators in place. Thank God, we had no COVID-19 cases.
We were able to operate financially because of the grants from the Ville de Montréal, the Federal Canada Summer Grants Programme, as well as the CEWS – Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. These funds permitted us to cover the staff salaries and the operating expenses. Additionally, we collected about $10,000 in registrations from the parents.
Our camp was also able to carry out its Faith Education Mission through “outdoor” Faithspace and Mass moments. The presence of a younger Salesian, Br. Branden Gordon, was a veritable gift to our children and animators.
All in all, a “safe and significant” summer camp experience was shared by everyone.
Latest Posts
Marrero: Shaw’s AP Chemistry Students Get Started
Here's to a year full of discovery and growth in the world of science! Read more
Stony Point: Marian Shrine Holds Rise Up! Festival
The day included games and food earlier in the day and an afternoon of faith. Read more
Tampa: CRT Hosts Draft Day 2024
Students were called to the stage to learn of their Corporate Work Study Partner match. Read more
