IYF Jamaica Activities A Summary Report: 2010-2013
2010 Activities
2010 IYF World Camp - Jamaica First Jamaica World Camp 1,000 local & overseas students Hosted at Jamaica Grand, Ocho Rios Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Min of Youth & Sports, Min of Tourism
Covered by Ja Observer & CVM TV Special guests included
‣ Grace McLean - CEO Min of Education ‣ Robert Miller - Special Advisor to MOE ‣ Special greetings from the Minister of Tourism by David Shields
2011 Activities
IYF Culture Fair Handled by Trained Volunteers Showcased diverse international cultures, costumes & performances Recruiting Overseas Volunteers (GNC)
Parenting Seminar Tour First Seminar hosted at Terra Nova Hotel, with special guest speakers ‣ Ruel Reid - Principal of Jamaica College ‣ Paulette McGregor - Psychiatrist & Radio Personality ‣ Representative from the Ministry of Education Then an island-wide school tour
JAAA World Championship Served as hosts for the Jamaican Athletic team to Daegu, South Korea Provided translation services as well as warm Jamaican styled meals
IYF Ministers Forum-Korea Meeting of International Youth Ministers; Robert Miller [Special Advisor to the Minister of Education] represented Jamaica
2012 Nature
Dates
Event/Services Special Bible Seminar - Open Bible Session
Location
Hosted
March 5-7
IYF Centre
Hosted
March 9-12 Jamaica Bible Retreat - Bible Camp
Kendal Camp
By Invitation
March 17
JAAA – UWI Invitational Meet - Cultural Dances
UWI Bowl
By Invitation
March 29
Modern Language Day - Booth Display
UWI
By Invitation
April 2
Choices Career Expo - Booth Display & Guest Lecture
UTech
By Invitation
May 2
Special Devotion - Conducted Devotion
Immaculate High
By Invitation
May 14
UNICEF Sub-Division Meeting Managed The Reception Area & Performed Cultural Dances
Wyndham Hotel
By Invitation
May 15
Rap Session - Group Counselling Session
Immaculate High
Hosted
May 18-20
Good News Corps Workshop - Workshop For New Volunteers
IYF Centre
Hosted
May 23
IYF Labour Day Project With South Korean Embassy Painting & General Repairs With Our Volunteers
Port Royal Primary
By Invitation
May 29
Parenting Seminar - Workshop For Parents
Immaculate High
By Invitation
May 30
Devotion & Puppet Show - Devotion & Puppet Show
Mona Heights Primary
By Invitation
May 31
NHT - Children's Fun Day - Cultural Dances & Puppet Show
National Housing Trust
By Invitation
Jul 2
Puppet Show Presentation - Cultural Dances
Port Royal Primary
By Invitation
Jul 3
Graduation - Cultural Dances
Port Royal Primary
By Invitation
Aug 1
Jamaica 50 Celebration Event - Cultural Dances & Puppet Show
Emancipation Park
Hosted
Aug 6-17
High & Primary School Summer Camps - Bible Camp
IYF Centre - Kgn & MoBay
Hosted
Aug 26-30
IYF World Camp - Annual International Camp
New York, USA
Hosted
Oct 17-19
UTech Bible Seminar - Bible Session For Students
UTech
By Invitation
Nov 20
NHT Parents Week Event - Workshop For Parents
National Housing Trust
By Invitation
Nov 22
UTech - International Day (with JPS) - Consultant Organisers Plus Display Booth & Cultural Dances
UTech
By Invitation
Nov 29
Parenting Seminar - Workshop For Parents
Mt. Vernon & Cedar Valley Primary
Labour Day Project 2012 Port Royal Primary School
Painting of premises Repairs of damaged fixtures Welding repairs to metallic fixtures and doors. Â
Labour Day Project 2011 McGregor Gully Community Centre
Cleared over growth in the common area Constructed two large fowl coops
2013 IYF Walkathon
Mandevi"e to Montego Bay Giving young people an opportunity to overcome their limitations To bond as they walk together
Many students have already declared that having overcome this challenge ANYTHING is possible for them