Children ages 8 to 13 from communities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines took part in an interactive Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp, held from 27th-31st July and 4th-7th August 2026. The camp was delivered across three zones: Kingstown, Windward, and Leeward, under the theme “Eco‑Adventures: Small Hands, Big Impact.”
Over the years, the Ministry of Tourism, has continued to strengthen and expand its tourism education programme to ensure that children of all ages are meaningfully engaged with various aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry. This year’s Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp was designed to immerse participants in the destination’s eco-adventure offerings, providing practical exposure to the natural, cultural, and community-based components that define the nation’s tourism identity.
The support provided by government ministries, community groups, hotels, and private sponsors, including Facey Trading SVG, CK Greaves, the SVG Tourism Authority, National Properties Ltd., and the National Lotteries Authority, demonstrated that successful tourism education is not solely the responsibility of the Ministry of Tourism but a collaborative effort that creates a win-win situation for tourism development. Other partners encompassed the Fisheries and Forestry Departments, as well as community organizations such as Seamoss Alchemy, Trail Blazing Adventures, Bequia and the Rose Hall Cultural Heritage Foundation.
Approximately 250 participants engaged in a wide range of eco‑adventure activities throughout the camp. A tree-planting activity in the Montreal mountains, guided hikes to Kings Hill Forest Reserve, Vermont Nature Trail, and the Rose Hall Trail introduced them to the island’s diverse eco-products, while creative arts and crafts sessions using vetiver grass allowed them to make traditional hats and baskets. The children also viewed short eco‑films on ocean conservation, played eco‑friendly pictionary and other environmental games, and took part in drumming, folk dance, and maypole activities that celebrated local culture. Their learning continued through enriching farm experiences, including farm‑to‑table activities at Windblow Farm and encounters with exotic fruits and animals at Sunshine Valley Farm, thereby enhancing their appreciation of the linkages among agriculture, community livelihoods, and the tourism product.
To conclude the Camp, participants delivered a vibrant group destination presentation, using short drama pieces, dance, and poetry to highlight eco‑tourism sites and experiences across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Their performances reflected both learning and pride in the nation’s tourism heritage.
The Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp which has been hosted by the Ministry of Tourism since 2023, aims to expose and inform children throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines about the benefits and importance of the tourism and hospitality industry to the country’s economy.
