SLIK- Service Learning in Kenya

What a wonderful weekend it has been following the return of the SLIK students from their mountain trip! We had the pleasure of hosting local students from Irigithathi Secondary School for a day of team-building activities and the high ropes course here at Batians View.

The students had a fantastic time—sharing experiences, embracing cultural diversity, and building lasting connections. The day ended on a truly high note, filled with joy and meaningful interaction.

We’re excited for the upcoming activities with the SLIK student program, both here at Batians View and in partnership with neighboring schools.

Back in time to 2008 when Amanda Rutherford, Drew Pryne,
Allison Towner, Justin Buscema, Kari Kuehn,
Amaya Aglosaibi Jones, Stephen Curti, Ale Fernandes,
Armeen Mehrabani, Varun Vij, Vanessa Boocher
Michael Cornell, Jacqueline Wexel, and Corinne Dedini were in Kenya with SLIK! Lucas Rentera and Amber Horvath also joined us and then spent another month in Kenya after the SLIK group departed.

The more I look at past SLIK photos the more I want to share. Here are a few from 2006! This group included Corinne Bancroft, Ashley Vij, Andrew Gilbert, Fernando Fernandes, Julie Sharawara, Emily Kuehn, Jessica Roach, Dominique Ruegg, Kenneth McCullough, Matt Nelson and Drew Katz.

I am so excited to be back in Kenya after an absence of 22 months due to the pandemic. Of course last year's SLIK program didn't happen but it is happening this year; in two weeks as a matter of fact with 14 students! This will be SLIK's 16th year of operation and to date there have been 190 SLIK students who have volunteered as teachers, helped with countless community service projects, hiked on Mt. Kenya and seen Kenya's amazing wildlife. The 2021 group arrives in two weeks which gives me almost enough time to honor past students with the group photos from over the years.

2005 Premier SLIK group L-R:
Fred Roberts, Ian Donnally-Taylor, P.J. Mathews, Candice Wetmore, Sarah Puchon, Josh Hamra, Eric Richard, and Elise Fazio. Missing from the photo is Jessica Savage.

142 days until the next SLIK program begins in Kenya! Looking forward to seeing the 2020 SLIK crew teach, watch the sunrise on Mt. Kenya, and get up close and person with the wildlife! Six spots remaining! To learn more visit http://www.slikenya.com/.