SOME 119 youths from Regions Three, Four, Five, Six and 10, enjoyed a brief stint away from their homes and were positively impacted at the recent Guyana People’s Militia (GPM) 2017 Teen Camp.

According to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), following some basic regimentation to ensure that they understood and appreciated the disciplined environment, the youths were engaged in learning National Policy and Basic Jungle Survival Skills. They also had regular physical training sessions which were designed to enhance their levels of fitness.

The GPM Teen Camp is designed to allow youths from all over Guyana to benefit from the opportunity to see a part of their country they might otherwise never had seen, to socialise and to begin a process of learning about the GPM and its role in the society.

In addition, the camp forms the incubator for their involvement as young patriots. In this regard, they gained an understanding of the importance of defending Guyana from internal and external threats.

Further, the camp helps them gain a greater appreciation of the military and also lays the foundation for their consideration of careers in the military after they complete secondary education.