Summer Camp - A Summer of Play & Learning in Shirak region
Voices from the 2025 Summer Camp:
“I loved all the activities, the teachers are so nice and fun that I want them to stay all year round.” - A camp participant, age 12.
“The camp gives our children confidence and purpose during the summer months, when opportunities are very limited.” - Parent, Shirak region
Key Figures
120 children reached on 2025 Summer Camp
3 rural communities: Bayandur, Yerazgavors, Getk
5 years of continuous implementation (since 2021)
4 core activity areas: English, dance, visual arts, pottery
100% free participation, ensuring access to further educational development, building skills and self-confidence, in inclusive and strong communities.
Stepping Stones to Reading - Lifelong preschool teacher training
Key Outcomes
18 preschool teachers across 2 cohorts participating in:
Continuous foundational training in early childhood education and development.
Continuous mentoring to learn from impact in daily classroom practices.
Formative assessment conducted during a residential training weekend.
Over 540 preschool children, aged 4 to 6, benefit from:
Positive classroom management for stronger engagement.
Balanced activity plan with routine schedules for confident learning.
Focus on language acquisition to understand words, connect ideas and interpret the World around them.
“Before this training, I relied mostly on intuition. Now I understand why certain activities work and how to adapt them for each child. I see real progress in how children express themselves.” - Preschool teacher, Lori region
“The training programme helped me reflect on my practice and learn from others. I returned with new teaching strategies that I successfully implemented in my classroom.” - Preschool teacher, Shirak region
“My son has started telling stories at home and asking more questions. He is more confident and calmer, and he enjoys going to preschool.” - Parent, Tavush region
English Conversation - Embracing language learning and cultural exchange
This language learning and cultural discovery program offers students a valuable opportunity to put their English skills into practice through online conversations with native English speakers.
Students describe the experience in their own words:
“I’m no longer afraid to speak English.” - Participant, aged 13, Gyumri
“This is the first time English feels real to me.” - Participant, aged 12, Yerevan
“I learned that making mistakes is part of learning.” - Participant, aged 14, Yerazgavors
Through these meaningful conversations, students strengthen not only their language skills but also their self-confidence and curiosity about the world.