Extra Curricular Activities
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| Extra curricular activities have become an integral part of the HHF mandate. Our first activities-based initiative was introduced on Saturday mornings with an Art and Sport Club. Since then, the scope of activities has broadened as has the number of participants. The transformational effect that the activities bring to the lives of our children is unparalleled. The Clubs promote friendship, encourage fair play and leadership, dissolve ethnic tensions and help teach children to resolve conflict peacefully. The children spend their free time on our premises. Holidays are especially busy as our premises turns into a “summer camp” where the children are divided into “houses”. The older boys often organize soccer or hockey tournaments while the girls and younger children cheer them on with playful chants and drumming. |
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| We have introduced the following extra curricular activities: | ||
| Arts & Crafts Club | ||
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Duncan, a very talented artist and slum resident, runs the Arts & Crafts Club. He offered his services as a volunteer two years ago. Since then, he has become a valued staff member and a role model to all our children. This Club operates on a daily basis but is most active on Saturday mornings. At the end of each term, we prepare an art exhibit where the works of art are judged. The exhibition encourages an impressive and imaginative array of art! | |
| Scouts Troop | ||
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We founded the HHFL Scout Troop in 2008 and now have 31 proud young scouts. This club is teaching children to be highly disciplined. Our scouts were accepted by the Kenyan Scouts Organization in August 2008 and continue to enjoy learning new scout routines and techniques. | |
| Drama Club | ||
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The HHFL Drama Club was founded in 2008. There are three groups within the Drama Club; the Skits Group, the Music Group and the Drama Group called the HHF Parrots who have become entertainment for the entire slum. They often put on shows for everybody to enjoy and are hoping to qualify for the Government Annual Drama Festival which takes place every December. | |
| Music Club | ||
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Music is an important part of African life. The Music Club currently consists of a girls’ cheer leading group who love to support their favorite HHFL sport teams during tournaments! The Club also has a recorder group. The children love to play this instrument, and we hope to find a music teacher soon to further develop this group. | |
| Sports Club | ||
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Soccer, volleyball and gymnastics are some of the children’s favorite sports activities. Tire racing is also very popular with the small ones! The HHFL Soccer Team and the HHFL Jockey Team are very popular and played by both boys and girls. The teams compete amongst themselves alongside their coaches who are primarily Lenana residents. | |
| Current Events Discussion Group | ||
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Mediated by Ted Horton, the Current Events Discussion Group is a weekly discussion session of news and current events with our Class 7 and 8 students, and when they are home, our high school students. Participants are assigned articles, typically from one of the national newspapers and required to explain and analyze the story. The sessions encourage critical thinking, build self confidence and improve spoken English language skills while promoting lively discussion. | |