The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs\u2019 sports camp that started in July 22 ended yesterday with a total of 150 children participating.<\/p>\n
The camp participants ranged in age from 6 to 12 and each camper was assigned to groups according to age. <\/p>\n
The children were introduced to a variety of leisure, health, fine arts, and fitness activities.<\/p>\n
For the Day Camp, activities that were offered included talaya throwing, cooking, Tahitian dancing, canoeing, swimming, and community presentations.<\/p>\n
For the Sports Camp, activities included tee-ball\/softball, track and field, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and badminton.<\/p>\n
Organizers of the summer camp said that their goal was to increase self-awareness among participants to create a healthy lifestyle that includes physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual health.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the despairing incidences of obesity, heart disease, physical inactivity, and diabetes here in the island, it is our mission to foster a spirit of physical activity and recreation to these campers that they make health and wellness a part of their lives,\u201d said event coordinator Joey Dela Cruz.<\/p>\n
The summer sports camp is available every summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe staff members and volunteers were positive role models for our campers,\u201d said Dela Cruz. \u201cThey are certified first aid and CPR instructors, certified water safety instructors, and certified coaches.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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