Each week hundreds of children and adults in Khayelitsha Township use the Christopher Campbell Memorial Field. Programs are run in partnership with several local non-profit and community organizations including Amandla Ku Lutsha. The cornerstone programs are spotlighted below.
The Crime Prevention League organizes soccer matches every Saturday night between 6pm and midnight. The league targets high risk teens and young adults. Instead of frequenting local bars, league participants are now engaged in a fun and productive activity that allows them to improve their soccer skills and develop newrelationships.
The Heads Up program runs soccer games twice a week for children aged 10 to 16. The program focuses on drug and alcohol awareness, HIV/AIDS education, career guidance, school support, self esteem development and community outreach. The program is run in partnership with the Homestead Projects for Street Children, providing social services and home visits to youth in need.
Free soccer coaching clinics run regularly for disadvantaged youth in the Khayelitsha Site B community. The clinics provide an alternative for children who would otherwise be exposed to the drugs, alcohol and crime that continue to plague the community. The clinic’s coaches are positive role models for the Site B children and help them develop relationships on and off the soccer field.
The Primary School League offers an interactive educational program for Grade 7 learners in the Khayelitsha Site B area. All participating teams spend equal time playing soccer on the field and studying in the clubhouse. The CTC Ten Program Team manages the league and is looking for a local organization to oversee the tutoring portion.
The SA Hockey Association runs field hockey clinics for local youth under the age of 16. It is difficult to find hockey equipment and facilities in Khayelitsha for children to train. This program offers local youth a unique opportunity to learn more about the sport and develop their skills in a safe and constructive learning atmosphere.
Khayoba Ultimate is co-ed ultimate frisbee program founded in January 2010 that runs weekly practices on the field. The program aims to field a team capable of winning the National Ultimate Championships and looks to introduce new players to the game of frisbee.