Storytelling and toy workshop open CIIR Summer Camp
Activities began at Cetea, promoting leisure, well-being, and socialization for children served by the Rehabilitation Complex
Play, affection, and creativity marked the beginning of the Summer Camp at the Integrated Center for Inclusion and Rehabilitation (CIIR) in Belém this Monday (7). The program started at the Specialized Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (Cetea) and continues until this Tuesday (8) at the unit that is part of the Rehabilitation Complex of the Government of Pará.
With storytelling, games, and a toy workshop, the day was filled with therapeutic and recreational experiences for users and their companions. The activities were carried out by the Arts and Culture sector, with support from the multidisciplinary team of the unit. At the CIIR headquarters, the Summer Camp activities will continue from the 9th to the 11th of this month.
According to the pedagogical coordinator of Cetea, Luciana Maués, starting the Summer Camp at the specialized center reinforces the commitment to a lighter and more humanized rehabilitation. “This initiative has a direct impact on the development of children. It is beautiful to see how play can also be therapeutic, and it is gratifying to realize that each laugh, each achievement during these moments strengthens the bond with treatment and contributes to a more welcoming rehabilitation,” highlighted the manager.
The morning featured the presentation of the story "Time to Play," led by the character Nanna Chorona, portrayed by CIIR's Theater teacher, Paula Barros. “In addition to the story, we had small games that, within their simplicity, allow for learning, experiencing community, and the time to be together,” explained Paula. “In the afternoon, we had the toy workshop with the recreation team, led by Nathália Nancy and Luã Tavares, recreation leaders at CIIR. They offered, in a sustainable way, a different type of play: creating their own toy,” she added.
According to Paula, the artistic and cultural actions of CIIR are fundamental for the learning and overall development of children. “Play contributes to physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. By playing, the child awakens and learns about the world. Not only the Summer Camp but all activities in the Arts and Culture sector stimulate their languages and expressions. The expectation is that this week will be as beautiful as last year's — or even more surprising for our users,” she concluded.
Approval – The program was also well received by families. Claudiane Marques, 39, a housewife and full-time caregiver for Enzo Costa, 11, emphasized the importance of the initiative in her son's routine. “This camp that started today is very important for my son because he socializes with other children. He plays, interacts, and gains more autonomy. This is essential for his development, especially being autistic. These actions help a lot with socialization. For me, as a mother, it is something very important.”
The CIIR Summer Camp has been promoted for four years by the Arts and Culture sector of the institution. The initiative has stood out for the high engagement of users and their families, being recognized as a positive experience of integration and encouragement of autonomy in a safe, playful, and welcoming environment. With this event, CIIR reinforces its commitment to a person-centered therapeutic approach that understands play as an essential tool for health care and social inclusion.
CIIR and Cetea Summer Camp
Monday (07/07) - Cetea
– Morning (starting at 10 am) - Storytelling with Nanna Chorona
– Afternoon (starting at 3 pm) - Toy workshop
Tuesday (08/07) - Cetea
– Morning (starting at 10 am) - Superhero Factory (mask, bracelet, and colorful hair workshop)
– Afternoon (starting at 3 pm) - Dance workshop (tap dance)
Wednesday (09/07) - CIIR
– Morning (starting at 10 am) - Free painting with hands
– Afternoon (starting at 3 pm) - Movie session (with popcorn)
Thursday (10/07) - CIIR
– Morning (starting at 10 am) - Paintball (with natural dye) and hose shower
– Afternoon (starting at 3 pm) - Toy making with recycled material
Friday (11/07) - CIIR
– Morning (starting at 10 am) - Musical instruments workshop with presentation.
CIIR is a state reference in medium and high complexity assistance to People with Disabilities (PwD) visual, physical, auditory, and intellectual. The service is provided through referrals from municipal health units, via the State Regulation System (SER), and each case is evaluated according to the user's profile.
Service: CIIR/Cetea is an agency of the Government of Pará, managed by the National Institute of Social and Human Development (INDSH), in partnership with the State Department of Public Health (Sespa). The Center is located at Rodovia Arthur Bernardes, No. 1,000, in Belém. For more information: (91) 4042-2157 / 58 / 59.
Text: Tarcísio Barbosa (Ascom CIIR)
