The Department of Social Development held its annual Youth Camp in Schoemansdal Environmental Education Centre in Makhado Municipality from the 01st -05th September 2014. The main objective of the camp is,
The facilitation of the programme was led by the host the Schoemansdal staff. During the opening ceremony presentations were done about Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Teenage pregnancy, Job Preparedness, Leadership, Entrepreneurship Development and Nation Building and Social Cohesion (Patriotism). For the whole week the youth enjoyed several team building activities like adventure course, no arms no legs, Houdini, foot Rogaine, letteria course, rafting, mountain climbing, co-operation course, cable sliding, rock climbing, low ropes, formula 1, archery and tug of war.
The provincial youth camp is a continuous activity to be held annually to strengthen youth mobilization and partnership/stakeholders engagement. It also strengthens partnerships with NGO’s that are involved in youth issues and Camps. The camp attracted 200 youth from the five districts of the province. On arrival they were given orientation, provided with camp equipment and material.