Space Name: American Corner
Bauchi Program : Summer Boot Camp for Girls
Participants: SS3 Students Attendance: 45
Date: 12-17 Aug, 2013 Time: 7am to 10:00pm
daily
Venue: Yankari Game
Reserve
The American Corner in collaboration with Bdabest
Concept organizes a 5 days Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) Boot Camp for girls at Yakari Game Reserve Bauchi.
The program which draws 45 participants from the
20 Local Government areas of Bauchi State seek to Motivate young Nigerians
towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics which is
the foundation for any nation that aims to become self-reliant through
industrialization.
Participants were engaged by lectures and hands
on exercises in Mathematics/Physics
by Sabo Usman Hamma Phd, Chemistry
by Hussaini Gende, Use of English
by Babangida Yerima and Environmental
Technology by A. Q. Ibrahim
Phd all Lecturers from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi.
The camp seek to Identify young talents
and nurture them to maturity in these areas to produce more medical doctors, nurses,
science teachers, farmers, laboratory scientists, computer engineers for the
nation through the camp activities. It will also provide learners with
instructional materials/activities that will facilitate academic excellence in
mathematics, science, technology and related courses.
The Summer Boot Camp will therefore remove the fear associated
with the study of STEM based subjects through activities such as science fairs
and camps that make the subjects a fun to learn.
Benefits of
the Program:
The Boot Camp avail the participants the
opportunity to learn in a serene environment away from the conventional
classroom whilst appreciating nature.
They also had the opportunity to be coached by seasoned Lecturers who took
time and do their best to teach as well as explain the various subject to the
level of the students understanding all
with a view to making them succeed in the forthcoming WAEC/NECO examinations.
And as the first program of its kind,
the Bauchi State Government Pledges to continue the program each year with full
sponsorship. three students won 1st 2nd and third
positions with a winning prize of 10, 5,
and 3 thousand Naira each courtesy of Hajara Yakubu Wanka Foundation.
Participants
Feed Back on What They Learned at the Camp?
Sa'adatu A.
Yusuf (First
Prize Winner): I learned so many
things on this Camp which will surely impact my life. Most of all, I learned
how to mingle with other people from a totally different background. I learn
how to endure some painful experiences and also be patient in all
circumstances. It was indeed a wonderful camp experience. And as a result of
this Camp, I plan to forge ahead with my education and be the best I can to
make my country, my parents and all other citizens proud.
Regina
Lazarus: I learned
so many things during the camp most especially what I want to become in future,
and for the subject I am having problems with, thank God now I understand and
that is Chemistry. I really learn more things in fact the camp is very
interesting. As a result of this camp, I will make sure I read hard and
concentrate in my studies, and you know in life, you will not do something
without knowledge and before you achieve something in life you most suffer for
it. If you plan your goal wisely, you will really become something in future.
Abigail
Godiya: I will make
sure I make good use of what I have learned and also teach those that did not
have the opportunity to be here, it was such a wonderful experience, and I will
make sure I put more effort on my studies so that I will be opportune to attend
another program in the future. We really appreciate the government for their
wonderful support and also Malama Binta the organizer.
Fatima
Abubakar Sarauta: This is the most beautiful question and I will answer, without any
mistake, I am
so happy of this Camp and I learned so much things that I can
recall some of them, some are how to live with other people and how to respect
elders, and the most important thing which is education. First of all I will
like to continue keeping it up and I will try my best to see I help my younger
ones. And I pray that I become a Medical Doctor.
Pamela Johnson: It is very exciting
to be at this Camp, it was a very good experience being at a place like this.
During my stay at the Camp, I learned so many things that cannot be forgotten
in my life. I learned things like knowing the importance of education because
it is what we Nigerians need to be challenged with.
Chelsea Ebubechi
Peters: I learned
to be independent no matter the situation, I have also been taught some science
subjects, which we didn't learn in our school, its been such a glorious and
wonderful moment. Again and most importantly I have learned to interact, endure
and show concern for people. I hope to see and attend a camp like this. I will
use my knowledge of what I have learned to make progress in my academic pursuit
and also apply it in several areas in my life. No matter the situation that
comes my way, I will learned to cope because it is part of things we were
thought to do. Finally, when I grow up to be a Medical Doctor which is my
future ambition, I will help my country Nigeria by impacting my knowledge of
what I have learned so that they can benefit from it. Thank you.
Habiba Habu Haruna:
To be
sincere, since I was born, I have never seen a very wonderful program like this
before. Truly, I have never understand mathematics like this. I also learned
how to live together with many people from different places. I will also like
to thank the American Corner for organizing this wonderful program and by God
grace, I will try to force myself in reading and engage myself in extra
lessons.
