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Annual Children Reading Tent & Crazy Olympics Edition

📅 Date: December 4, 2026 ⏰ Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EAT 📍 Location: Nairobi Arboretum Grounds, Nairobi
Annual Children Reading Tent & Crazy Olympics Edition

The Mwalimu Mkuu Children Reading Tent is the cornerstone of our human development mission established in 2013. Designed for children and youth aged 5 to 17, the Reading Tent blends joyful outdoor adventure with structured literacy and character building.

Key Highlights & Activities:

  • Tapping & Nurturing Young Talents: Storytelling circles, poetry recitals, public speaking, and artistic expression.
  • Learning, Creative & Saving Cultures: Interactive sessions teaching financial literacy, piggy-bank saving habits, and creative problem-solving.
  • Writing Challenges: Timed essay and creative story writing competitions judged by educators, featuring fountain-pen awards and book prizes.
  • Youth Leadership Skills: Group leadership exercises teaching empathy, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
  • Crazy Olympics: High-energy outdoor relay games and team challenges reinforcing collaboration and physical wellness.
  • Community Book Donations: Collection and distribution of storybooks and revision texts to underserved school libraries.

Program Activities & Highlights

✓ Tapping & Nurturing Young Talents
✓ Reading, Creative & Saving Cultures
✓ Creative Writing Challenges
✓ Youth Leadership Skills Development
✓ Outdoor Crazy Olympics
✓ Community Book Donations Drive
Interested in participating, partnering, or donating books?
Call +254 722 645 208 or register online.
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