3 staff of Pamunugama received Phase 1 Training

Uththara and Sherine, two teachers of Makalause Dream School and Sudeepika, Programme coordinator of YMCA of Pamunugama attended a Phase 1 Scout training organized by the Negombo District Scouts Association. With this training, the students of Makalause Dream School also will become scouts and the girls and boys will start their scout activities together. Earlier the boys and girls functioned separately in scouting in Pamunugama YMCA.

Training was held at the Hugh School Katunayake with a participation over 20 trainees with the leadership of District Commissioner Mr. Jerom Lakshan. YMCA of Pamunugama thank the Negombo District Scout association for organizing the training. 

Annual Outdoor Camp held in Kuruvita

Meals on the table made by campers

Annual Outdoor Camp for the children of Pamunugama YMCA was held from  19 to 22 December, 2019 in Kuruvita Camp Center. There were 44 campers including scouts, guides, Makalause Dream School students parents, 5 Scout leaders and family members from Bronnoysund YMCA YWCA Scouts, Pamunugama YMCA leaders and staff. 

Despite heavy rain throughout, number of activities took place during the camp. First day the campers put-up tents and settled in the campsite. Second day the pioneering activities was a novel experience and capers managed to make a tower and a table. Campfires, indoor and ourdoor games provided entertainment for the campers.  3 hour hike went to a temple. Warm welcome by the incumbent priest and the villagers with sweets and a tea after a tired walk was a very nice experience and helped to make new friends and relationships. 

Group photo at hike destination 

Having Makalause Dream Students was a highlight of the programme since it was the first outdoor camp for them. It made everyone realized that children with special abilities also could do the things that every-other does with some extra effort and support by the people around them. 

Programme was led by the Scout Leader of Pamunugama YMCA with the support of staff and parents. YMCA of Pamunugama thank the scout leaders of Moratuwa for opening up the campsite for us and the Scout leaders of Bronnoysund including Jens Kristian and Kirsten Ostergaard for joining us in the camp.

Crossing a river during the hike

Made tents with rain interruptions

Pioneering

On tower

Annual Gift distribution at Pamunugama Children's Home

Staff and volunteers of Pamunugama YMCA visited the Children's Home in Pamunugama on 07 January, 2019 to share the gift boxes. 

This is an Annual Event of the YMCA of Pamunugama. Each year a group of Christians living in Australia sponsor the event by sending gift boxes. 

Pamunugama YMCA welcomes new students for 2020

YMCA of Pamunugama Pre-School started the first term for 2020 on 06 January. Recruitment of new students held on 07th January. There are 13 students studying in the Pre-School including 7 new comers. Several new students are expected to join in coming weeks.