The Ramacrisna Institute offers sports, workshops, and games for students at the Ramacrisna Educational Support Center (CAER)

School vacations are a time of fun for children but require resourcefulness for parents: who to leave the kids with, what activities to engage in, how to balance work and care for the little ones. Because of all this, there is an increased demand for vacation colonies, such as the one offered by the Ramacrisna Institute, which, for the seventh year, opens its doors to welcome children from Betim.

“The vacation colony has been taking place since 2017 in our space and has gained significant popularity. It’s a safe and free alternative for parents who work and can’t fully care for their children during this period or don’t have someone to leave them with, which is the reality for a large part of our audience. Here, children play in a coordinated manner, learn, and receive quality meals,” explains Solange Bottaro, vice president of the Institute.

This year, 45 children and youth aged 6 to 14 are participating in activities, divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Among them is 11-year-old Júlia Gabrielle. “I really like the vacation colony here at the Ramacrisna Institute; I’ve made several friends, met other people during these vacation days, and it’s been great. My favorite workshops are the ones on sports and chess,” she shared.

The Ramacrisna Institute’s vacation colony takes place during the school break for CAER – the Ramacrisna Educational Support Center. The program includes football and shuttlecock championships, group discussions, directed games, treasure hunts, and movie sessions. Snacks and lunch are also provided for all students, and all activities are free.

“My daughter enjoys all the recreation moments with activities full of joy, lots of fun, and learning, and I can organize myself during this time with my work,” said Josiane Reis, mother of 8-year-old student Maria Eduarda, who has been participating in the Institute’s vacation colony for two years.