Jul.07.2010

Campers at the Hasely Crawford Stadium were a happy bunch on day three. Olympic Youth Camp(OYC) facilitators and coordinators also expressed their delight at the response to the activities. The day started off as did the previous day with the popular core training session, led by Larry Mendez, from the TTRFU. Immediately following, Mr. Larry Romany, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee gave an inspirational talk on the factors that influence one’s health and quality of life.

His talk focused on having the right attitude as the starting point in leading a healthy lifestyle. The campers responded very well and reported that the talk left them feeling empowered and motivated to keep a positive attitude in their day to day lives.

The next presenter was Mr. Kerwin Purcell of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service who led a very interactive and fun discussion on conflict resolution and anger management. After the morning presenters, the campers were put into groups with each given a topic on which they will present at the closing ceremony , scheduled for next Wednesday, July 14th.

The topics are focused around the theme of Olympism and related issues, and are intended to encourage the campers to become aware of both past and emerging issues in the Olympic movement. Just before lunch the facilitators had a chance to test their leadership skill by conducting an ice breaker exercise, "Untying the Knot". The facilitators really stepped up to the challenge as each facilitator led an activity . The ice breaker activities are just one aspect of the leadership development training that facilitators are offered.

The afternoon session was jam packed with physical activities, starting off with the duo from the Ballroom Dance Association, Dexter and Carol, who a ballroom bancing session. The session not only got the campers up and moving, but also encouraged positive social skill development by focusing on appropriate and respectful etiquette between males and females .The day ended with a Spin session at Spinners World. Most of the campers had never experienced this activity before and were begging for more by the end. Upon return to the OYC location, campers were given their journal reflection assignment before heading home for the day, leaving with feelings of excitement ahead of day four.