When: Fall 2013 late Nov-early Dec
Where: Gualan, Guatemala / Hearts in Motion Nutrition Center
Who:

Girls – Student/Athlete leaders in their community, ages 11-15 (15-25 total)
Boys – Student/Athlete leaders in their community, ages 11-15 (15-25 total)

Description:
HIM is hosting a 2 week sports camp that will serve as an opportunity for boys and girls to gain valuable life skills while learning skills on the playing field. The weeks will be split with one week consisting of just girls and the following week with boys. The campers will stay on site (orphanage) and will conduct all activities on the community field (basketball court and soccer field). The camp will tentatively run Monday through Friday with hopefully a tournament at the end where parents and friends can come, watch and celebrate their achievements.

Life skills to be taught (suggestions):

• Spiritual (praying, reading scripture, relationship with Jesus, etc.)
• Physical (hygiene, nutrition, health, training, injury, etc.)
• Emotional skills (conflict resolution, anger, sadness, trials, etc.)
• Social skills (sharing, discipline, teamwork, hardwork, etc.)
• Psychological skills (coping techniques, etc.)
• Being a Role Model or Mentor
• Being an Athlete and Student
• Professional skills (conduct, educational achievements, setting goals,resume, etc.)

Athletic skills to be taught (suggestions):

• Soccer
• Passing, dribbling, shooting, strategy, goal keeping, rules, etc.)
• Basketball
• Same as above
• Tennis
• Serving, rallying, volleying, rules, scoring, etc.
• Track (running)
• Benefits, proper form, etc.
• Volleyball
• Baseball
• Golf?
• Any other relevant sports
Activities other than sports (suggestions):
• Ping Pong, card games, board games, Music, songs, campfires, fitness games, etc.

Needs:
Camp Councilors: 5-10 councilors are needed for supervision day and night Sport Coaches: 2-3 local sport coaches are needed for sport instruction Volunteers: No more than 5 volunteers from the states Sports Equipment: 20-30 soccer balls / 30-50 cones / sport jersey’s 20-30/ 10-15 basketballs