Sandals Emerald Bay
Accommodation
The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, supports education for those in need through its Adopted Schools Program across the Caribbean. From providing teaching training, supplies, and needed equipment to assisting with basic maintenance and building upgrades, The Sandals Foundation seeks to bring these schools to better standards so young minds can flourish. Additionally, The Sandals Foundation supports the education of young mothers through the PACE Foundation in the Bahamas.
Guests may also get involved and give back while on vacation with the Reading Road Trip through Island Routes. Through this voluntourism initiative, visitors can volunteer (for a nominal fee which includes the cost of round trip transportation) 2 hours of their time at one of The Sandals Foundation's adopted schools and interact with children and help them with their literacy skills.
We ask that guests give their donated items to our front desks. We do this to ensure that the items are distributed to many schools in the respective regions and not just the schools that have the Reading Road Trip.
Join the Sandals Foundation share the gift of reading and end food insecurity for a healthier tomorrow. Bring along 5 pounds of story and activity books that cover the themes of healthy eating, gardening and the importance of trees on your upcoming vacation and together we can turn hunger into hope!
Supporting 4 projects below
Project Description
Great Exuma High School in Nassau, The Bahamas, serves 445 children from ages 12 through 17 years old.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
*Age Appropriate Story and Activity Books that cover the themes of Healthy Eating, *Gardening, and *the Importance of Trees
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries and Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Art Supplies:
Craft Supplies and Watercolor Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks and USB Cables
Educational Games/Toys:
Chess Sets, Connect Four, and Scrabble
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Tennis Balls
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids
Project Description
The Forest Primary School, George Town Primary School, Moss Town Primary School, Mt. Thompson Primary School, Roker’s Point Primary School, Rolleville Primary School, Stuart Manor Primary School, and Williams Town Primary School are all located on the island of Exuma. These small but unique schools are serving a total of 546 students ranging in grades K4 through 6, from ages 4 through 9 years old. We have extended our Reading Road Trip program to students from grades 1 through 3.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase
Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil
Cases/Bags, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, Solar Calculators, and Solar
Lantern Lights
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
*Age Appropriate Story and Activity Books that cover the themes of Healthy Eating, *Gardening, and *the Importance of Trees
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Craft
Glue, Craft Scissors, Earring Hooks, Fashion Magazines, Gage Wire, Sewing
Needles, Thread, Watercolor Brushes and Paints, and Wire Cutters
Computer Hardware/Software:
Mobile Phones, Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printers, Solar-Powered Working Laptops, USB
Cables, Tablets, and Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, Scrabble, and Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Music Instruments:
Castanets, Cymbals, Guiros, Harmonicas/Kazoos, Maracas, Recorders, Tambourines, Triangles, and Xylophones
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, Tennis Balls, and Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, Sanitary Napkins, and Tampons
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, and Tennis Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, and Sanitary Napkins
Office Supplies:
Markers, Pencils, Pens, Printer Paper, Rulers, Scissors, Solar Calculators, Staplers,
Project Description
Exuma School for the Gifted founded for the mentally challenged students on the Island of Exuma. The school is located on the eastern side of the island in the Hoopers Bay Exuma. The Foundation makes donations of craft supplies and special gifts and treats. Exuma School has 14 students from ages 4 through 6 years old.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil
Cases/Bags, Pens, and Rulers
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet and Math
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, and Math
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Craft
Glue, Craft Scissors, Sewing Needles, Thread, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Tablets, Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, and Scrabble
Music Instruments:
Cymbals and Harmonicas/Kazoos
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, Tennis Balls, and Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, and Band-Aids
Office Supplies:
Markers, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, Scissors, and Staplers
Project Description
The PACE Foundation in Nassau, Bahamas provides access to continued education programs for 25 teen mothers. In addition to helping with coping mechanisms, the Centre prepares its student mothers academically and socially for re-entry into secondary school, a technical and vocational center or the job market.
Project Needs
Health/Personal Grooming:
Hand Sanitizer, Sanitary Napkins, Tampons, and Unscented Soap
Initiatives
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