Kamloops-Thompson School District Hosts Explorations Summer Camps

In 2007, with funding of $5,000 from Explorations, the Kamloops-Thompson School District offered a sport and recreation camp for 25 children at Barriere Secondary School. Access to programs in the rural community of Barriere is difficult because of financial and travel limitations. The subsidized, local Explorations camp was a new experience for many participants. Students participated in soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton skills, drills and games. Every camper also received books as part of the program.

Explorations provided students in kindergarten to Grade 7 with opportunities to explore arts, sport and recreation in summer camp settings. The program, which ran from 2005-2008, served students who were otherwise unable to attend summer camps due to location, local resources or financial limitations. Explorations was supported by the Province of British Columbia.