Fatshimetrie recently carried out an in-depth study on how children spend their school holidays. While Congolese schoolchildren have been enjoying the summer holidays since July 2, many entertainment activities are offered to occupy and entertain them. Popular neighborhoods see football championships, fairs, summer camps and popular concerts flourishing.
However, behind these festive moments are sometimes hidden moral abuses and disorders in certain places in Kinshasa and other cities in the DRC. Faced with this reality, it is crucial to ask ourselves the following question: how to occupy children healthily during the summer holidays?
To answer this question, I had the privilege of speaking with Yasmine Manyonga, swan leader and communications commissioner for the Kinshasa-West Scout district. His expertise in the field of youth supervision allows him to provide valuable insight into educational and fun activities that keep children constructively occupied during the holidays.
In addition, Christian Sondi, better known as Poulain, assistant trainer and former national commissioner for the youth program of the Federation of Scouts in the DRC, also shared his views during this interview. His experience in educational methods enriches the discussion and opens up interesting perspectives on how children can fully benefit from their holidays.
In this summer period conducive to outdoor activities, it is essential to offer children positive and enriching alternatives to entertain them while promoting their personal development. Holiday camps, sports clubs, creative workshops and cultural outings are all possibilities to explore to guarantee young people an unforgettable summer that is beneficial to their development.
In short, keeping children occupied in a healthy and educational way during the summer holidays is of capital importance for their well-being and education. Thanks to well-thought-out initiatives supervised by competent professionals, it is possible to offer children enriching and constructive leisure time, thus contributing to their overall development.