Judi Hunter – Coordinator
The Springbank Duke of Edinburgh program continues to grow. We now have over 35 active participants. These young people are amazing, involved in activities such as synchronized swimming, figure skating, canoeing, track and field, and hockey. They are engaged in their communities, offering music to seniors, teaching young people to code, helping at the library and much more. Participants are also adding to their personal knowledge and development, taking piano lessons, photography, first aid, language lessons to name a few.
We welcome Kathleen Burk and Sandra Russo to our leadership team and acknowledge their willingness to engage with and support our youth.
Recently our participants have offered “The Lego Design Challenge” to community children. The program has been very successful. We look forward to assistance of Duke of Edinburgh participation helping with the French – Immersion Activities planned for Elbow Valley and Springbank Middle Schools
Our group is about to begin the Adventurous Journeys component of the award. Hikes have been planned for June and excursions for July and August.
We would like to acknowledge Sai Vivek, a silver participant who was just awarded the Youth of Distinction Award. He has also been nominated for the City of Calgary Youth Award.
Another of our participants will be in Los Angeles volunteering at the Dream Centre, an organization that provides services and housing to the homeless. www.Dreamcenter.org
