HKFYG June 2022∣Youth Hong Kong
Special summer sensations
H
owever hot and steamy the weather may be, there is always something special for young people in the HKFYG Summer Youth Programme 2022. Here are a few tasters.
“Good Go Chat” digital supportive scheme
ROBLOX Game Designer Platform: ZOOM Dates: Saturdays 23 July to 20 August Time: 11:00-12:00 Roblox is an online game creation platform and this activity teaches participants to use Lua, a Brazilian programming language. They build an in-game environment and have fun creating their own style of virtual world. In the last part of the activity, there will be game trials and the children will compare one another’s work. For: 8-12-year-olds Fee: HK$680 Enquiries: 2448 7474
Micro:bit STEM Beginner
Dates: August to September Young volunteers will become “digital connectors” after training in this scheme. Their goal will be to promote the health and wellbeing of residents who need help to access online platforms for everyday tasks or for medical support. Up to 100 senior citizens who are living alone in these four districts or who are caring for others will be the target of the young volunteers who will offer both technical and wellness support, as needed. Training Workshops include • • •
Mental Health Issues for the Elderly Relaxation the Mindfulness Way Understanding Positive Psychology Walking with the Elderly
Venue: HKFYG Jockey Club Ping Shek Youth SPOT
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Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays 16 August to 30 August
Experiential Learning Activities
Time: 15:30-17:30 The activity helps young people learn to write micro:bit programmes with interesting stories and STEM science concepts. It strengthens their computing skills and their learning experience is enriched with mini-games, such as “Electronic Dice Design”, the “Solving Maze Challenge” and the “Marksman Game.”
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Digital Communication Support
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Zentangle
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Potted Plant DIY Tibetan Singing Bowl Healing Pure Essential Oil Perfume DIY Low-carbon Diet Workshop
Commitment To give meaning to the scheme, participating volunteers need to attend training workshops and experiential learning activities as well as make a commitment to take part in volunteer services in future.
Fee: HK $1,600
Options Participating volunteers can choose at least two training workshops and one experience activity.
Certification: Participants will be awarded a certificate upon completion of the course.
For: 18-24-year-olds Free of charge
Enquiries: 2325 2383
Enquiries: 2706 2638
For: 8-12-year-olds
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Venue: Sai Kung, Island East, Kwun Tong and Tsuen Kwai Districts
