The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee partnered with the Tobago House of Assembly to host the Tobago leg of the Olympic Youth Camp from 8th to 13th July at the Shaw Park conference room. The camp promoted the “Spirit of Olympism” by delivering modules incorporating sport, culture and education. The theme for 2013 “Molding Socially Responsible Athletes” aimed to create a culture of community involvement amongst our nation’s athletes.
TTOC’s stakeholders delivered presentations on Olympism, Communication, Social Responsibility and Conflict Resolution. Dancing, singing, art and sport were also part of the week’s proceedings. The camp concluded on 13th July 2013 at the Division of Sport’s conference room, Shaw Park. Present at the closing ceremony were Mrs. Annette Knott General Secretary of the TTOC, Mrs. Allison Alleyne and Mr. Sheridan Kirk Sport Officers at the Tobago House of Assembly, parents and camp coordinators. Proud parents were mesmerised by the campers singing and dancing the Tobago jig.
More importantly their presentations on the Olympic Values and Social Responsibility emphasized the difference young persons were willing to make on issues affecting them. They came up with several novel ideas to impact their communities; plans are underway to stage a walkathon to raise awareness on violence and bullying, and promote a “speech band” on sexual education.
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