Getting ready for Irie Eco Fourth International Summer Program...

July 12 to August 13, 2010

Ages: 2 - 12 years old
Roseau - Dominica

3 different outings every week:
Rivers, basins, waterfalls, lake, mountain, rainforest, gardens, hot pools and beaches.
Games, hikes, bird and whale watching, treasure hunts, historic tour, …

Eco-education
Healthy snacks and lunches
Study of the plants and wildlife of the Caribbean.
Promotion of healthy living and respect of our environment

Spanish and French conversations, Drama, Arts and crafts, Pottery, and much more…


For more info: irie-eco@hotmail.com
or call Cecile (1-767) 277.98.23.

Thank you!

irie eco Third International Children’s Summer Program has come to an end!

The five weeks of activities have been a great success.
During our three outings per week, the children learned about whales, looked at birds, the rainforest and some beautiful gardens of Dominica. They were exposed to healthy living and to the culture and history of our island and enjoyed fun, active, challenging experiences bathing in rivers or in the sea, playing in the Botanical Gardens, discovering local food cooked on fire, horseback riding, riding ATV’s and excelling in Wacky Rollers Adventure Park.
Our expert in Art and Craft guided the participants to many creations using mostly recycled material and the Pottery experience, a first try for many, was a real success.
Our newly established “Irie Mini’s” group followed with enthusiasm and energy whenever it was possible and made an impressive collection of arts and crafts too.
The children were enthusiastic in all their “hands on” activities everyday!

Our third program has been great fun and we would like to thank the following organizations and persons for their support:

Alliance Française, Clear Harbor, Lime, Digicel, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Petro Caribe, Papillotte Widerness Resort

Richard Stanton, Kenny Green, Walter Maude, Portia Astaphans, Trudy Prevost, Harriet Linskey, Chris Lawrence, Annette Loerner, Alain Lecouls and the staff of the Alliance Francaise, Donna Klarin, Petra Charles and the “Gesellschaft zur Rettnung der Delphine”, Trix Pfister, Chrissie Azouz, David Thornhill, Bertrand Jno-Baptiste, Mr George and the Forestry Division, Lennox Honychurch, Letricia Cadette, Captain Steve, Mathilda Dejean, Peterson Christmas, Frank Newton, Merval Eiuz, Eugene Royer, Ulla and Frank Schirrmeister, Epher St Valle, Kojak, our bus drivers Adi Laflouf and Goeffrey Rossi, and our Staff and helpers: Fiona Sawers, Edwina Jno-Baptiste, Jess Trudeau, Jill Eberly, Kirstyn Gonçalves, Adina James, Leonard King, Yaritza Barbosa, Stephanie Dragan and many more.

But most of all, thanks to all the children who made this year’s summer program a great joy.
We look forward to welcoming you next year!

Tina and Cecile

We are set up on Facebook as Irie Eco where you can view all pictures or by following the links below:
Week 5
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=111838&id=121765856361&l=f713486e44
Week 4
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=110576&id=121765856361&l=a8a8cd87ef
Week 3
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=110575&id=121765856361&l=7c1882e793
Week 2
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=110560&id=121765856361&l=b94464b35f
Week 1
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=110550&id=121765856361&l=20c699711b

More pictures... Summer Program 2009: Fifth Week

Wacky Rollers Adventure Park

A few pictures... Summer Program 2009: Fifth Week

Visit of the Gardens of Papillote Wildernes Resort and hot and cold bath.

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More pictures... "Irie Mini's"

Bathing by Papillote Wilderness Resort, "Bubble time", Lunch time.

"Irie Mini's"

"Irie Mini's" with Fiona Sawers and Edwina Jno-Baptiste

Arts and Craft, Fresh Water Lake, costumes,...

A few pictures... Summer Program 2009: Fourth Week

Whale Watch with Petra Charles, Visit to Cabrits with Lennox Honeychurch, Arts and Crafts

More pictures... Summer Program 2009: Third Week

High Ride adventures: Horseback Riding and ATV

A few pictures... Summer Program 2009: Third Week

Layou River, Soufriere and Sulfur Springs

A few pictures... Summer Program 2009: Second Week

Bird Watch in Syndicate with Bertrand Jno-Baptiste

A few pictures... Summer Program 2009: First Week

Our Staff: Kirstyn Goncalves, Jess Trudeau and Jill Eberly

Thank you Portia Astaphan!

Thank you Portia Astaphan of 'Desiderata' for the donnation of a food voucher!
It made our shopping by Astaphan a real pleasure!

Thank you Petro Caribe!

Thank you Petro Caribe for you kind sponsorship!
We are very grateful for this generous help to make our Summer Program 2009 a fun and memorable summer.

Thank you Auto-Trade!

Thank you Auto-Trade for your generous initiative!
Two parents will benefit from an incentive and their children will have the opportunity to enjoy 5 weeks of fun experiences in Nature.

Thank you to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China!

Thank you Mr. Yu and the Chinese Embassy for your sponsorship!
It was really appreciated and has been put to good use...

Summer Program 2009 updates...

As summer approaches, we’d like to update you on the latest news about our International Children’s Summer Camp located at the Alliance Française and running from July 13th to August 14th this year!

We have an exciting program with visits to new sites and creative activities like pottery, drama, and art.
As mentioned previously, we'll also have a focus on languages and will practice French and Spanish with daily conversations, songs and stories.

The children will be in the caring hands of enthusiastic and qualified staff from overseas. Jessica Trudeau a trained artist with expertise in photography, ceramics and painting is joining the Irie Eco International Children’s summer program this year as our Art Coordinator for the children from 5 to 12 years old. Jill Eberly, coach, sports referee and coordinator of children’s sports teams in the US is in charge of our Outdoor Activities.
Fiona Sawers, an experienced Montessori trained teacher and her assistant will offer a nurturing, caring environment in our “Irie Mini’s’ summer program for the children from 2 to 5 years old.

Space Limited! Register now!

Irie Eco International Summer Program – Alliance Française – July 13 to August 14, 2009. Mondays to Thursdays: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Fridays: 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Contact Tina: 295.48.75. or Cecile: 448.16.98. / 277.98.23.

Thank you Lime!

Thank you LIME for offering us sponsorship through the following:--

· $700.00 towards the funding of a day’s outing
· One tent
· Assistance with advertising & promotion on radio
· $100 topup

We are very grateful for this generous offer to help us make this 2009 edition of Irie Eco Summer Program a great success!

Thank you Captain Steve!

Thank you Captain Steve! 2 more Dominican children whose parents can not afford the fees will have an opportunity to enjoy 5 weeks of Irie Mini's super activities with Mrs. Fiona Sawers.

Thank you to the Lion's Club of Dominica!

Many thanks to Esther Shillingford and the Lion's Club of Dominica for organizing a fund raising event.
A super Barbecue will be held on Friday, May 29th.
Venue: Abilities Unlimited (the building next to the Red Cross Headquaters on Federation Drive)
Time: 5.00 pm
Ticket cost: $6.00
Come and support this generous initiative!
The profit made shall be donate towards Irie Eco International Children Summer Program.

We are proud to present: 'Irie Mini' 2009!

We are pleased and excited to open our Summer Program to younger children this summer!
We are now able to welcome children from 2 to 5 years in our 'Irie Mini's' program run by Fiona Sawers, an experienced Montessori trained teacher and her assistant.
She will be offering a nurturing, caring environment within a family atmosphere with an emphasis on calmness and encouragement of self-expression.
Activities will be varied and stimulating and will include role play, water play, sand play, story telling, music and movement, arts & crafts, dressing up, painting, cookery and much more!
Like the bigger ones they will be exposed to songs, stories and conversations in French and Spanish.
The 'Irie Mini's' will also have the opportunity to join excursions suited to their age group including beach trips, farm tours, riverbank picnics, warm tubs etc. There will also be plenty of opportunities for them to enjoy the Botanical Gardens on our doorstep.

Irie Eco 3rd International Summer Program - Alliance Francaise - July 13 to August 14 2009
For further info, contact Tina: 295.48.75. or Cecile: 277.98.23./448.16.98.

Thank you Clear Harbor!

Thank you Clear Harbor for your generous contribution!
20 children will enjoy a week of fun healthy activities in nature thanks to your sponsorship.

Thank You Alliance Francaise!

Thank You Alliance Francaise for offering your beautiful modern facility for the second year in a row! It is truly a privellege to hold our programme there.

Thank you Walter Maude!

Thank you Walter Maude of Marpin TV and Company Ltd.!
1 more Dominican child whose parents can not afford the fees will have an opportunity to discover the beauty of our country with it's natural spendors in an active and challenging way.

Thank you Kenny Green!

Thank you Kenny Green of Pix 'n' Phones! 1 more Dominican primary school child will have an opportunity to broaden his/her education in a way that enhances and complements his/her school curriculum and will enjoy 5 weeks of holidays to the fullest!

Thank you Richard Stanton!

Thank you Richard Stanton; chief executive officer of Digicel for your proactive support in helping source 2 more sponsorships! 2 more Dominican children whose parents can not offered the fees will have an opportunity to discover the beauty of our country with it's natural spendors in an active and challenging way.

Thank you Digicel

Thank you Digicel for your generous contribution. 5 children will enjoy a fun healthy active summer in nature thanks to your sponsorship.

Sponsor a Child NOW!

Do you know a child that would benefit from fun, healthy active summer experience?

Hello!
We are writing in the hope that you or your company may be interested in assisting children who are taking part in this summer's Irie Eco children program.
This is our third year of giving children the opportunity to discover the beauty of our country with its natural splendors in an active and challenging way. Our International Summer Program for children aged 2 to 12 is located at the Alliance Française and runs from July 13th to August 14th 2009 this year. It is supported by enthusiastic and qualified staff from overseas.

‘irie eco’ is a Dominican association promoting an appreciation and love of our beautiful island. We provide an opportunity for primary school children to broaden their education in a way that enhances and complements their school curriculum. Our summer activities include but are not limited to:- learning to swim, hiking, socializing with children from other cultures, practicing foreign languages, arts and crafts, drama, identifying plants and animals in the Rainforest and learning to have a genuine respect for nature. (See brochure attached)

Incorporated into the program, there are 3 different outings every week, and we serve 2 fruit snacks and a healthy vegetarian lunch to about 50 children and 10 adults daily. Since we try to keep the fees for the children as low as possible, we are looking for contributions and sponsors. In this respect, would you or your company consider funding a day’s outing? (An average outing costs approximately EC$450.00 in transportation and about EC$250.00 in meals and snacks).
Alternatively, would you consider sponsoring a child/ren whose parents cannot afford the fees?

Maybe your staff would appreciate you offering this as a benefit this summer too. Maybe it could be considered as part of an incentive program? The price of the 5 weeks program is EC$425 or EC$120 per week.

Finally, we are seeing sponsorship to contribute towards advertising, printing and office expenses, etc. This totals approximately EC$ 2 500.

Any help you can provide to assist us in continuing to run and promote our successful summer program would be greatly appreciated. In return we can offer to promote you or your company's name in our marketing materials and brochures. We will also detail you on our online site.

Thank you for your kind consideration of the above and we look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,



Tina Nottbrock and Cecile James Mons

Easter Egg Hunt by Layou River, April 2009

Irie Eco Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 12th, 2009