THE DEPARTMENT of Education will roll out the National Learning Camp during the end-of-school year break to enhance learning outcomes and address learning loss among students.

The NLC will run for three to five weeks, from July 24 to August 25, 2023, with three days of teacher-learner engagement and two days dedicated to collaborative expertise through Learning Action Cell sessions among teachers.

It aims to create a camp-like atmosphere by integrating fun and engaging activities to foster learner interests, socio-emotional skills, personal growth and character development.

The participation of teachers is voluntary. Those who will render service will be given vacation service credits, certificate of recognition and other incentives, subject to the availability of funds.

The program will start its phased implementation with Grades 7 and 8 focusing on English, Science, and Mathematics.

Schools may conduct other end-of-school year break activities such as Reading and Mathematics Program for Grades 1 to 3 and enrichment activities in other grade levels alongside the phased implementation of the NLC to support learning recovery across grade levels.