Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, minister of information, culture, youth and sports (centre), presents a certificate to Chevanese Henry at Friday's closing ceremony of the Insports summer camp held at the National Arena. Ian Andrews, director of Insports, looks on. - Photo by Robert Bailey

THE 2008 Institute of Sports (INSPORTS)/ Social Development Foundation (SDF) summer camp came to an end with a colourful closing ceremony at the National Arena on Friday.

More than 300 children took part in the camp, which was extended from two to three weeks.

The campers were entertained with music from this year's Jamaica Culture Development Commission (JCDC) festival winner Roy Ryan.

They were then presented with gift vouchers and certificates of participation from Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, minister of information, culture, youth and sports.

Level of discipline

Brian Smith, coordinator of the camp, said he was satisfied with the level of discipline shown by the youngsters.

"I have seen a remarkable change of attitude in the children from when they just started out and this I believe resulted from people that were guiding them throughout the three weeks," said Smith.

"I think this was a very successful camp because the children were able to meet and greet other children from all over the island, and the coaches also did an excellent job," he said.

The children received coaching in a number of sports including basketball, football, volleyball, netball and cricket.

Chevanese Henry, a 14-year-old senior at the camp, said she learnt a lot from it.

"It was fun, exciting, amazing and we all appreciated and enjoyed every moment of it," said Henry, who attends the Old Harbour High School in St Catherine.