Telus Spark Science Centre Summer Camp Volunteering

Description It is an innovative summer camp for children from 5 to 14 years olds who are interested in science. The program groups children with others at their age and allows them to explore scientific phenomena that are suitable for their knowledge levels. I volunteered at two summer camps, one is H2O splash camp and another is called Mission 50.For the H2O camp I supervised young campers swimming in a leisure centre .  For Mission 50 camp, I organized group actives such as warm up games, and I supervised science experiments while teaching scientific knowledge to younger campers.

                                        supervising a group activity with other volunteers

                                               group photo of mission 50 camps

                                              supervising children during free activity time

                     group picture of H2O camp in front of leisure centre after swimming

Outcomes:

-          Undertaken new challenges of taking care of two kids during a potentially dangerous event- swimming.

-          Ethical implication for volunteering in h20 camp : Ensuring the safety of others. I also think that one should be responsible and accountable to her jobs, which is try I gave my best effort to ensure the safety of the kids I was in charge of during swimming.

-          Ethical implications for volunteering in mission 50 camp: respecting younger children, and being a role model; encouraging younger children in discovering and pursuing their passion.

-          Integration of creativity, service and action.

-          Worked collaboratively with others: working with camp leaders and other volunteers when organizing activities.

-          Global importance: educating and building interest for young minds about science and technology