A total of 186 young Athenians, aged 4-12, have the opportunity to take part in “Cultural Summer CampOf the Municipality of Athens – an innovative educational program that starts next June, with the participation of nine cultural institutions of the city. Through the Development and Tourism Promotion Company of the Municipality of Athens (EATA), an open call is addressed to single-parent families who either find it difficult to cope financially with the needs of everyday life, or do not have the appropriate supportive environment for the care and employment of their children during the summer. that schools remain closed.
Each position is equivalent to two weeks of creative work during the summer and specifically the period from June 20 to September 9.
In collaboration with the bodies participating in the “Summer Camp“, The Municipality of Athens gives children the opportunity to experience the cultural wealth of the city in an imaginative and creative way, to discover new activities, to develop their personality and to socialize.
“We are very happy that through this innovative educational program, young Athenians are given the opportunity to work creatively in the summer, gaining valuable knowledge, experiences and smiles. It is equally important that through the program, we offer a way out to single-parent families who do not have the necessary social and financial support, so that they can work “, the Mayor of Athens, Costas Bakogiannis, emphasizes in a statement.
For her part, the Deputy Mayor of Social Solidarity, Mrs. Katerina Gagaki, points out: “We embrace every action that aims to support the vulnerable families of Athens. We stand by them, taking care to ensure not only the necessities in their daily life, but also everything that can still offer joy and entertainment “.
Activities with emphasis on culture
The educational programs are related to group activities, with emphasis on culture and art. The children know the city of Athens and its special cultural heritage, participate in museum experiences with exhibits of educational and cultural value, take part in art workshops and constructions, take lessons in puppetry, music-kinetic education, dance, gymnastics, theatrical play. They also participate in storytelling, artistic crafts, construction with recyclable materials, folklore workshops, environmental awareness activities and philanthropic activities.
The nine cultural institutions
In detail, the following bodies participate in the program:
Hellenic Children’s Museum, Athens Conservatory, Rigillis & Vas. Georgiou II Kolonaki (8: 00-16: 00)
Museum of School Life and Education of EKEDISY, Agias Filotheis 17 Plaka (09: 00-15: 00)
Museum of Herakleides, Herakleides 16 Thiseio (08: 00-16: 00)
Museum of Cycladic Art, Neophytou Douka 4 Kolonaki (09: 00-15: 00)
Benaki Museum, Koumbari 1 Kolonaki (09: 00-15: 00)
Kotsana Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, 6 Pindarou & Kolonaki Academy, (09: 00-16: 00)
Piraeus Industrial Gas Museum 100 Technopolis-Gazi (08: 00-16: 00)
Museum of Greek Children’s Art, Kodrou 9 Plaka (08: 00-15: 30)
Hellenic Foundation, Piraeus 254 Taurus (08: 00-15: 00)
More information about the invitation and the necessary supporting documents for the application can be found on the website: https://athens.opensocialnet.gr/.
The submission of applications is done through the page https://athens.opensocialnet.gr/. The deadline for submission of applications – participation files is set for Tuesday 31-05-22 at 17.00. In case of difficulty in registering the application in the information system, help-desk services will be provided, on working days from 13/5/2022 to 31/5/2022 and hours 10:00 – 17:00, at 210 3312001-3.
The action is implemented by the Development and Tourism Promotion Company of the Municipality of Athens (EATA SA) in the framework of the Integrated Spatial Investment “Athens 2020: Sustainable development for tourism, culture, innovation”, co-financed by the European Social Fund (ECB) and the support of the Municipality of Athens.
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