© Arthur Ellis
Unique Child Integration Programme at the University of Limerick
A summer camp with a difference is running from July until the end of August
on the campus of The University of Limerick. A unique programme to integrate
children of the local Traveller community and those from the wider community
of Limerick City and help make them familiar with a third level environment.With access to the Olympic standard swimming pool, track and fields on the
campus the children can swim, play basketball, GAA football, boxing and
badminton. activities, such as
art, treasure hunts, dance, quizzes etc.The summer camp is mostly staffed by student volunteers, aged on average
18-22,.Pictured are L-R Bianca Cooper,7, Moyross, Armstrong Junior,6, Castleconnell and Sarah Delacey,9, Moyross.Pic Arthur Ellis/Press22.