KIDS CAMPS
Mount Moresby Adventure Camp, Camp, Out!
Mount Moresby Adventure Camp at Mosquito Lake has long hosted young Haida Gwaii campers. During their visits, students typically learn about the diverse natural and cultural landscapes of their island home. Camping was set to continue this year until the onset of the pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions. The Mount Moresby Camp Society’s Board of Directors and staff were able to adapt by creating an initiative called Camp, Out!: Bringing Camp to the Campers. The project allowed the camp to continue two crucial activities: maintaining the camp’s infrastructure and continuing the outdoor educational programming the camp is known for. To bring the camp experience to young campers on Haida Gwaii, educational modules were created for early learners, as well as primary-, middle-, and high-school students. The program also delivered lesson plans for teachers and, as COVID-19 protocols allowed, staff instructors offered in-person lessons.
YOUTH CENTRED COMMUNITIES GRANT Port Clements Historical Society, Developing a Social Media Presence While Port Clements Museum was physically closed to visitors during the summer of 2020, the museum was plenty active online. A Youth-Centred Community Grant supported the hiring of two summer students with the task of refreshing the museum’s online presence to engage a young audience. To achieve that, the students built a visually appealing new website. The up-to-date site provides essential museum facts and photos, and it tells stories of how Port Clements came to be. The two students also created and posted content on the museum’s Facebook page using historical photos and descriptions of museum artifacts. Many of these posts sparked conversations among local residents and boosted the museum’s visibility. The students received training from Port Clements Historical Society volunteers and guidance from entrepreneurs with experience in digital communications. This training and experience has already led to a further work opportunity for one of the students. Visit the museum’s new website at portlementsmuseum.com
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