Baguio City has always been a favorite summer destination in the Philippines because of its cool climate. But for the members of KIDS Club and Silid Aralan, Inc. (SAI), it will always be a special place for us. It is in Baguio where we established our first DREAM Hub!
The Camp 7 DREAM Hub team with members from KIDS Club, Silid Aralan, and the University of the Cordilleras
Last Saturday, KIDS Club and Silid Aralan opened the DREAM Hub at Camp 7 Elementary School together with our local partner, the University of the Cordilleras (UC). The DREAM Hub aims to provide a balanced learning environment for the low-performing students of Camp 7. Through the hub, we hope that the children would be able to discover their potentials; relax and enjoy; achieve their goals; and motivate their fellow students.
Our Local Partner in Baguio
Preparing the DREAM Hub in Baguio
Straight from work on Friday night, the KIDS Club members took the bus going to Baguio. The following morning upon reaching the city, they met with Silid Aralan Chair and CEO Arcie Mallari. With him is Mr. Aries Burgonio, the new SAI Project Leader. They first went to the University of the Cordilleras to meet the local partners and to retrieve the boxes of toys and books which was sent earlier.
UC Student Volunteers Helping Load the Books and Toys
The team headed to Camp 7 Elementary School and was welcomed with smiles and excited faces of the children, parents, and teachers.
Climbing the Stiff Road Going to Camp 7 Elementary School
Camp 7 Elementary School: Home of the First DREAM Hub
Our Signage In Front of the DREAM Hub
While the parents and students were busy with their registration, KIDS Club members and student volunteers from UC worked together to arrange the shelves, books, toys and other things inside the hub.
Registration of Parents and Students
Parents Waiting to See the DREAM Hub
Placing of Linoleum and Furnitures
Inventory of Toys and Books Before Placing Them in the Shelves
KIDS Club Members Working Together to Put Up the Creativity Area
UC Student Volunteers Helping Make the Hub Safe and Child-Friendly
Camp 7 Learners Trying Very Hard to Control Their Excitement
The Creativity Area
Portion of The Reading Area
Portion of the Play Area for Girls
Different Toy Cars for the Boys and Girls
The DREAM Hub Launch
Immediately after the room was finished, the soft launch of the DREAM Hub followed. The programme started with a ribbon-cutting ceremony headed by Dr. Caridad Pagaduan, Dean of the College of Teacher Education, University of the Cordilleras.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Representatives from KIDS Club, the University of the Cordilleras, Camp 7 Elementary School, and Silid Aralan, Inc.
After that, SAI conducted a brief orientation for the parents and volunteers about Silid Aralan and the DREAM Hub Project. On the other hand, KIDS Club spent some fun time with the students through storytelling, playing, and clay art.
SAI Chair and CEO Arcie Mallari Orienting the Parents About SIlid Aralan and the DREAM Hub Project
Learners Thanking the Lord for the DREAM Hub
KIDS Club Co-Founder and President Evalyn Evangelista Giving Her Opening Remarks
Having Fun Playing with Shadows
Ms. Mitch Macas Explaining the DREAM Hub Project to the Learners
Story Time with the Learners
Fun Time with the Learners
Coco (KIDS Club Child Volunteer) Sharing His Passion on Clay Art with the Learners
Learners Enjoying the Kitchen Pretend Toys
Before closing the day’s event, all who were present expressed their commitment to support and help maintain the hub through hand stamping. The Commitment Banner will be placed inside the Hub to remind the students and other users to take care of the DREAM Hub and all the things inside it.
KIDS Club Explaining the Commitment Banner to the Learners
Hand Stamping Their Commitment to Take Good Care of the DREAM Hub
The Learners Drawing Their Hands and Writing Their Names on the Commitment Banner
KIDS Club Members Pledging Their Commitment
Dr. Teodora Botis, Principal of Camp 7 Elementary School, Pledging Her Support
Dean Pagaduan Supporting the Commitment Pledge
Dr. Leonarda Aguinalde, Vice-President for Administration of the University of the Cordilleras, Stamping Her Support
Dean Pagaduan with KIDS Club Handing the Management of the DREAM Hub to Camp 7 Elementary School
KIDS Club with Dean Pagaduan, UC Administrative Staff, and Camp 7 Teachers
Distribution of Refreshments and Goodies
From the members of KIDS Club and our partners (Silid Aralan Inc., Camp 7 Elementary School, and the University of the Cordilleras), thank you very much for helping us make this project a success!!
Thank you for all the support!!!