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Chaa Creek's Awesome Eco-Kids Summer Camp Experience

Chaa Creek's Awesome Eco-Kids Summer Camp Experience | Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it
From www.ambergristoday.com - August 11, 2012 12:45 AM

The Ambergris Today was invited to see the Eco Kids Summer Camp.  They got some amazing shots of the fun and games.  Their account of the experience is a great read, and is very well written.  You really get the feel of the experience as they talk about the Maya Farm and then the Friends for Conservation and Development.

 

"You see, to become an Eco Kid the youngsters were required to submit a 300-word written essay to Chaa Creek’s scholarship committee, which then shortlists the entries ensuring that children with an eco-passion from each of Belize’s six district attends.   The 24 winners chosen from this year’s 86 entries then participated in archaeological excavations at ancient Maya sites, took part in hikes and horseback excursions to study local flora and fauna and Maya medicinal plants, and participated in song writing and talent show sessions, hands-on sustainable organic farming techniques, and supervised water activities.  It was great to see that Lucy Fleming would take time off her busy schedule in running the resort to spend so much time with the campers; she was there from early in the morning making sure everything and everybody was okay."

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Responsible Tourism and Sustainability

Responsible Tourism and Sustainability | Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it
From www.chaacreek.com - July 30, 2012 1:22 AM

The Eco Kids camp is almost finished.  The kids learned about sutainable practices and responsible tourism from Lucy Fleming and Jacqueline Britt. 

 

"With only two full days of camp remaining, our theme today emphasized Chaa Creek’s goals, actions, and vision for the future – responsible tourism and sustainability.  Before heading to the conference center for a presentation from Chaa Creek Owner and Founder, Lucy Fleming, our Eco Camp Director, Jacqueline Britt, gave the campers a talk about Mennonite sustainable living...  Today’s other main activity was a visit to our unofficial classroom up at the resort to learn more about how we can be more responsible in our tourism practices.  Lucy explained to us that tourism already accounts for 25% of Belize’s Gross Domestic Product and directly employs one quarter of the population. As the fastest growing industry in Belize, we have an obligation to ensure that we are practicing the most eco-friendly techniques and mentality in this field."

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Juliana's curator insight, June 24, 2023 6:13 AM
Memahami apa yang dapat menjadi pariwisata yang bertanggung jawab, langkah pertama yang dapat diambil oleh pelaku bisnis perhotelan dalam menciptakan strategi yang bermanfaat bagi wisatawan, lingkungan, dan komunitas lokal. Pariwisata yang bertanggung jawab berusaha untuk mengurangi dampak buruk dari pariwisata massal dengan memastikan pariwisata mempromosikan budaya lokal, melindungi lingkungan, meningkatkan ekonomi lokal, dan melibatkan masyarakat lokal dalam upaya keberlanjutan. Ini didorong oleh kesadaran akan efek pariwisata pada budaya tuan rumah, ekonomi, ekologi, dan masyarakat lokal dan melibatkan pengambilan langkah strategis untuk mengurangi efek ini.
Tujuan akhir dari pariwisata berkelanjutan adalah untuk mengurangi dampak pariwisata terhadap masyarakat lokal dan lingkungan. Ini berarti memanfaatkan sumber daya secara optimal untuk menghindari konsumsi berlebihan, membantu konservasi alam dan membuat upaya sadar untuk menghormati tradisi dan warisan lokal, dan berkontribusi pada pelestariannya. Jadi, tujuan utama yang terkait dengan pariwisata berkelanjutan adalah membuat masa depan pariwisata jangka panjang lebih layak dan ini dicapai melalui pendidikan dan perubahan perilaku. Selain itu, pariwisata berkelanjutan bertujuan untuk memberikan manfaat ekonomi dan sosial bagi masyarakat lokal, menghasilkan lebih banyak hubungan ‘memberi dan menerima’ yang saling menguntungkan. Komponen dari pariwisata berkelanjutan meliputi geo-tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism.
Pariwisata berkelanjutan sangat terfokus pada keberlanjutan jangka panjang industri pariwisata, sehingga kebutuhan saat ini tidak membahayakan kebutuhan generasi mendatang. Tanggung jawab dibagi antara para pemimpin politik, perusahaan pariwisata dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya. Pariwisata yang bertanggung jawab, di sisi lain, terutama berkaitan dengan cara individu berinteraksi dengan tujuan yang mereka kunjungi dan fokusnya umumnya pada orang yang membuat perubahan perilaku.Dengan memprioritaskan pariwisata berkelanjutan, pemerintah, perusahaan perjalanan, maskapai penerbangan, hotel, restoran, dan pelancong semuanya dapat membantu memastikan pariwisata masih memungkinkan di tahun-tahun mendatang. Ketika langkah-langkah diambil untuk memberikan manfaat bagi penduduk setempat dan meminimalkan kerugian yang disebabkan oleh pariwisata, itu menjadi kekuatan untuk kebaikan di dunia.
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Eco Kids Tour Maya Organic Farm

Eco Kids Tour Maya Organic Farm | Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it
From www.chaacreek.com - July 27, 2012 12:22 PM

The Eco Kids got to tour Chaa Creek's Maya Organic Farm with the owner, Mick Fleming.

 

"The eco-campers had a chance to tour the operation and recognize many local plants, trees, herbs, and produce.  They were also treated to some live action as we met the sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, heifers, and even the bull.  To top off the farm adventure, the kids had a chance to stick their entire arms into the compost piles, as Mr. Mick explained to them how everything in an organic farm is connected, right down to the animals’ feces!  No wonder they all washed their hands so well before lunch.  An afternoon filled with swimming, canoeing, and lots of fun in the sun has left this blogger’s brain on empty so we will let the pictures tell the rest of the tale."

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Belize’s Newest Environmentalists Graduate

Belize’s Newest Environmentalists Graduate | Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it
From www.chaacreek.com - July 31, 2012 3:03 PM

The Eco Kids of 2012 have graduated!  You are the future, good luck to all, and congratulations!  

 

"The 24 students all graduated from Chaa Creek’s Eco Kids Summer Camp, an annual eight day event aimed at instilling a sense of 'wonder, understanding and responsibility' of Belize’s world famous natural resources in today’s youth, according to Ms Fleming, who designs and facilitates the programs for the camp...  At the July 29 ceremony, the 24 graduates received a certificate of learning in Biodiversity, The Ancient Maya, Traditional Healing, Land Conservation, Solid Waste Management, Responsible Tourism and Belize Wildlife, and they all signed a pledge to, among other things, 'be a role model in my community, and to be an eco-steward of the earth'."

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K.I.R.M. God is Business " From Day One"'s curator insight, June 26, 2018 11:50 AM

The year does not matter but the fact the Youth were offered help and received it and graduated as Environmentalist Graduates.
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Eco Kids Learn Bio Waste Management

Eco Kids Learn Bio Waste Management | Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it
From www.chaacreek.com - July 28, 2012 3:22 PM

The Eco Kids learned about the 3 R's.  Chaa Creek's Senior Naturalist Guide and waste management expert Brion Young informed the kids about reducing, reusing, and recycling.  Then, FCD's youth group came in and they made a garbage can out of plastic bottles.  Great lessons for the Eco Kids.

 

"During our arts and crafts time, the eco-campers were lucky enough to receive a visit from the youth ambassadors of the Friends for Conservation and Development.  The highlight of their visit was a chance to participate in the making of a plastic bottle garbage can. The basic concept here is that instead of throwing away empty bottles, one can make a very cool and functional trash bin.  Using a re-bar outline, the campers attached rows of four bottles through wires from the top to the bottom of the structure.  After there were enough rows to complete the circle, they were left with a unique place to store their full bags of trash (see the pictures at the end for an image).  The youth ambassadors also brought in jewelry and accessories they had made out of old bottle caps, and gave a talk on the importance of conservation in Chiquibul.  As one of our eco-campers pointed out, “when you destroy the forests, you are destroying us!”  Clearly the messages of the camp are getting through to the youth."

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