The last two weeks in April are a much-needed vacation for the hardworking teachers of the Kibera School for Girls. But our students have something special up their sleeves… The Kibera School for Girls has been filled with razzle and dazzle over the past two week thanks to the extraordinary talent of the Africa Yoga Project, which has brought (drumroll please…) CIRCUS CAMP to KSG!
Circus Camp has been full of fun and adventure! The camp began with a trip to Sarakasi Dome, where we watched performances by talented acrobats demonstrating the kind of skills the girls would be learning during camp. KSG students also had a relaxing day in the Nairobi Arboretum discussing environmental conservation efforts, which was followed by a yoga lesson in the park.
Teachers from the Africa Yoga Project led classes in yoga, drumming, dance, singing, face painting, hula-hoops, jump rope, acrobatics, and sign language. Students rotated through these activities the first week and got to choose what they would like to focus on for the second. Circus Camp culminated in a colorful and energetic performance for KSG families.
Life in Kibera doesn’t provide many opportunities for exposure to the performing and creative arts, so we work hard to engage our students in diverse extracurricular and artistic activities to nurture their love for learning – and to inspire them with the possibilities of their education. Watching the students filled with excitement from these new experiences was incredible. From a pre-k student beaming as she balanced on top of the human pyramid, to a third grader realizing her natural drumming ability, it’s clear that Circus Camp will stick with these girls forever. Thank you, Africa Yoga Project, for all of your amazing efforts and positive energy in bringing the circus to Kibera!
Clapping in Sign Language
Juliet demonstrating her awesome jump rope skills
Acrobats-in-Training!
Melissa, pre-k, painting the face of one brave KSG family member