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Exhibition, talks and seminars on 1997 and China related issues will be organised. Hong Kong-China cultural exchange visits will also be conducted to provide opportunities for youngsters from Hong Kong and Guangzhou to meet each other.
The Scholarship Award Scheme will continue to give out awards to encourage outstanding volunteers who have participated in organising activities for the Summer Youth Programme.
In the past 10 years, about 300 outstanding volunteers were benefited from the scheme and took part in various outward bound leadership training programmes and overseas study tours.
An opening ceremony to officially kick off the 96 Summer Youth Programme will be held on July 6 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. A variety show "Swinging Summer" will be produced by Radio Television Hong Kong for about 3,000 audience. Admission is free.
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A budget of $39.25 million has been allocated to the Programme, out of which $17 million is donated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
The Lord Wilson Heritage Trust Fund has committed $348,000 to activities that are of historical and archaeological interests and the Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong Limited has also contributed $35,000 to the Programme.
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Performance pledge programme in schools
All government schools and four aided secondary and primary schools will launch a performance pledge programme tomorrow (Friday) to promote openness and accountability.
The Education Department had initiated a pilot scheme to explore the feasibility of implementing the Programme at the school level last year.
Members of the public, parents and staff of the participating schools consider it useful for enhancing understanding between schools and parents, improving the service standards and promoting the schools' image.
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