Smile Holidays

Stimulating activities for children during their school holidays

Blue graphic with the words "Smile Holidays" surrounded by holiday and activity icons, including a soccer ball, books, a microscope, a fountain pen, a kite, and art supplies.

A Day at Smile Holidays

Smile Holidays provides a safe, fun environment for vulnerable children during school break where they can play, learn, and socialize. During Smile Holidays, children come to BDF’s main premises, where teachers and local partners organize activities designed to encourage and promote the children’s right to play, freedom of expression, and passion for learning.

Children playing a game together outdoors on a sunny day at a park.

Children from diverse communities gather to learn and play

These stations address four key developmental areas:

  1. Physical skills

  2. Language skills

  3. Social and emotional skills

  4. Cognitive skills

It involves activities like sports, reading, self-esteem empowerment, and math and science-related games.

Children participating in outdoor yoga or exercise class guided by two instructors, on blue and white striped mats under green trees

BDF hosts various development-promoting activities