Activ8 2.0 is an all-American themed sports and creative initiative designed to build confidence, teamwork, communication skills, and positive relationships for young people aged Year 8–17.
A spokesperson for Oasis Youth, based in Portadown, said: “What a brilliant three days we had at our mid-term camp in Lismore College!
"Participants from our 12-week Activ8 2.0 project were joined by some fantastic new faces for what can only be described as an absolute extravaganza of sport and creativity.”
The camp offered young people the opportunity to choose bettween sports or creative activities.
Those taking part in sports were able to train alongside experienced coaches and take part in basketball, baseball, and volleyball masterclasses delivered by Healthy Kidz, Aztecs volleyball team and ABC Council coaches.
Participants in the creative programme worked under expert guidance in drumming workshops led by multi-world champion drummer Mark Wilson and media workshops delivered by BNL, including camera use, video recording, and commentary.
Activ8 2.0 is funded by Brownlow, Lurgan & Portadown Neighbourhood Renewal, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland and Department of Communities.
1. Activ8 2.0 all-American camp
Enjoying the baseball coaching are from left, Victoria Da Silva, Maysa Montero, Joe Cosgrove, coach, and Thalia Guterres. Photo: TONY HENDRON
2. Activ8 2.0 all-American camp
Picking up some baseball skills fom Joe Cosgrove are from left, Amber Whiteside, Enco Mitev and Darcy Whiteside. Photo: TONY HENDRON
3. Activ8 2.0 all-American camp
Irish-American baseball star, Joe Cosgrove pictured at the Baseball Fusion Camp at Lismore College with some of the attendees from left, Daancho Iliev, Cody McCann and Mason Bruton. Photo: TONY HENDRON
4. Activ8 2.0 all-American camp
Basketball coaches from left, Caolan Shanks, Cailean Lavery and Conor Larkin. Photo: TONY HENDRON