Youth camp participants and CFDP directors stand before a banner on the pitch at St. Francis College. All of the youth received t-shirts donated by the University of Oregon via the Passback Program (Thank you!).
CFDP program director, Richard (left), Lambda Warriors manager (middle) and owner (right). We played a friendly match against the Fiango-based club after the first youth camp.
CFDP identified top players at the camp and rewarded them with jerseys, shin guards, and a small ball for juggling.
Day 1 of the youth camps moved very well. After a late start (African Time), we got right into things as we had practiced the previous week. Two program leaders started the youth off with warm-ups which including jogging with local chants and songs, stretching, and some icebreakers to allow the youth to get to know one another. We split the 36 participants into two groups to encourage active participation in the discussion of the health and social topics. The program leaders paired up to present 6 topics throughout the day. Each topic was presented to each group, so the directors had the opportunity to lead discussions twice. The youth actively participated, asking and answering questions. At the end of the day, many of the program leaders commented on how important it was that the youth actively participated. The exchange of ideas allowed for a thorough exploration of the topics. Many of the youth commented how they learned a lot while still having fun.
The camp ran from 10am until 4pm, with a break for lunch: rice and fresh fish stew. After the camp, CFDP board members played a friendly match against a local club team, the Lambda Warriors. They are based in Fiango, which is the section of Kumba where St. Francis College is located. We lost to them 3-1, They played very well together, mounting a strong attacking force.
We presented them a small gift so they could have some refreshments after the game. Then all CFPD board members met to conduct an evaluation of the days activities. We focused on things we could do better the next day. We left the pitch tired but excited for the next day.
The camp ran from 10am until 4pm, with a break for lunch: rice and fresh fish stew. After the camp, CFDP board members played a friendly match against a local club team, the Lambda Warriors. They are based in Fiango, which is the section of Kumba where St. Francis College is located. We lost to them 3-1, They played very well together, mounting a strong attacking force.
We presented them a small gift so they could have some refreshments after the game. Then all CFPD board members met to conduct an evaluation of the days activities. We focused on things we could do better the next day. We left the pitch tired but excited for the next day.
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