Title
Instituting Summer Youth Camp in Barangays
Law
Republic Act No. 11910
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2022
Republic Act No. 11910, also known as the 'Summer Youth Camp Act,' institutionalizes the conduct of summer youth camps in every barangay in the Philippines, aiming to promote patriotism, leadership, mental health wellness, entrepreneurship, sports, and cultural awareness among the youth, with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the camps, and various government agencies and organizations providing assistance and funding.
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Policy and constitutional basis

  • The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and mandates protection of their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being (Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution), which the Act operationalizes through barangay youth programs (Section 2).
  • The Act is grounded in the constitutional duty to inculcate in youth patriotism and nationalism and to encourage youth involvement in public and civic affairs (Section 2).
  • The Act requires state programs to develop in youth leadership skills, sense of responsibility and stewardship of the environment, and a dutiful awareness of their role in building safe communities (Section 2).
  • The Act promotes a love for sports and appreciation of the importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle through youth development programs (Section 2).

Summer youth camp in every barangay

  • A summer youth camp shall be conducted in every barangay (Section 3).
  • The summer youth camp must be held in venues chosen by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of the respective local government unit (Section 3).
  • The summer youth camp is conducted to inculcate social responsibility and ingrain patriotism in the consciousness of youth (Section 3).
  • The summer youth camp must develop youth leadership and mental health wellness, engage youth in livelihood and entrepreneurship activities, and promote active participation in sports and cultural awareness (Section 3).

Role of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)

  • The SK spearheads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the summer youth camps within its jurisdiction (Section 4).
  • The SK must choose the venue for the summer youth camp (Section 4(a)).
  • The SK must coordinate with concerned institutions including the National Youth Commission (NYC), DILG, DTI, DOH, DICT, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Tourism (DOT), and other concerned youth organizations and youth-serving organizations (Section 4(b)).
  • The SK must engage qualified trainers in consultation with representatives from local educational institutions to teach topics included in the courses under Section 5 (Section 4(c)).
  • The SK must provide a comprehensive report not later than thirty (30) days after the conduct of the summer youth camp, detailing preparation, conduct, and outcomes/accomplishments, for submission and review by the Local Youth Development Office (Section 4(d)).
  • The SK must evaluate the program, identify areas for improvement through engagement with participants, and submit proposals to the NYC (Section 4(e)).

Courses and training modules

  • The NYC, SK, representatives from local educational institutions, and the Local Youth Development Office—in close consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan—shall develop modules on the listed courses (Section 5).
  • The modules must cover: national situationer on issues and current events impacting the youth (Section 5(a)).
  • The modules must cover: a leadership seminar on communication and teambuilding, conflict management, safe and inclusive environments, decision-making, healthy leadership, and parliamentary procedures (Section 5(b)).
  • The modules must cover: a workshop on creative writing and conferences/seminars on research, editing, illustration, and publication (Section 5(c)).
  • The modules must cover: public speaking on interpersonal communication, motivational speeches, persuasive speaking, technical presentations, public relations, debate, and group discussions (Section 5(d)).
  • The modules must cover: sports and fitness including strengthening and conditioning, physical education, competitive sports, indigenous games, sports coaching, and psychology (Section 5(e)).
  • The modules must cover: mental wellness related to mental issues, youth pregnancy, adolescent sex, reproductive health, and other challenges facing the youth (Section 5(f)).
  • The modules must cover: digital skills development including training for use of virtual applications and responsible use of social media (Section 5(g)).
  • The modules must cover: industries of the future including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Blockchain, Metaverse, Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce), and practical application in agriculture, education, social life, climate change mitigation, smart buildings, and smart communities (Section 5(h)).
  • The modules must cover: entrepreneurship and livelihood skills training applicable for both rural and urban settings (Section 5(i)).
  • The modules must cover: environmental awareness including disaster awareness, preparedness and mitigation, environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability (Section 5(j)).
  • The modules must cover: human rights promotion, peace and security building, and crime prevention including awareness of illicit drugs and substances (Section 5(k)).
  • The modules must cover: financial education including basics of budgeting, savings, and investments (Section 5(l)).
  • The modules must cover: personal development including building a successful career roadmap (Section 5(m)).
  • The modules must cover: cultural awareness to foster culture-based empowerment, leadership, and governance among the youth (Section 5(n)).

Government assistance and coordination

  • The NYC, DILG, DTI, DOH, DICT, PSC, NCCA, DOT, and other concerned agencies must provide the necessary assistance to the SK for effective implementation of the summer youth camp (Section 6).
  • The SK may consult nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) accredited by the NYC in developing and implementing the program (Section 6).

Funding mechanism and appropriations

  • The budget for the summer youth camp must be included in the annual appropriations of the SK of the respective local government units (Section 7).
  • The inclusion in SK annual appropriations is made in accordance with Section 20 (a) of Republic Act No. 10742, titled “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015” (Section 7).

Implementing rules and regulations

  • The NYC, DILG, and SK representatives must promulgate rules and regulations to implement the Act (Section 8).
  • The rules and regulations must be promulgated in consultation with various youth organizations and youth-serving organizations (Section 8).
  • The rules and regulations must be issued within sixty (60) days after the Act’s effectivity (Section 8).

Separability and repealing clause

  • If any part or provision of the Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect (Section 9).
  • All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the Act are deemed amended, modified, or repealed accordingly (Section 10).

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