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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information 1 Introduction to the Culture and Education Programme (CEP) 3 1.1 Introduction to CEP 1.2 Promoting the Olympic Values 1.3 CEP Pictograms 2 Preparation and Role of Team Officials 4 2.1 Preparation before the Games 2.2 Registration for CEP Activities 2.3 Role of Team Officials 3 Five Themes 6 4 Seven Formats over 50 Activities 7 4.1 Seven Formats 4.2 Chat with Champions 4.3 Discovery Activity 4.4 World Culture Village 4.5 Community Project 4.6 Arts and Culture 4.7 Island Adventure 4.8 Exploration Journey 4.9 Language Support for CEP Activities 5 Athletes’ Challenge 11 5.1 Introduction to the Athletes’ Challenge 5.2 Redemption of Collectibles

6 Other CEP Programmes 12 6.1 Young Ambassador Programme 7 CEP and the Digital Concierge 13 7.1 Introduction to the Digital Concierge 7.2 Accessing the CEP on the Digital Concierge

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8 CEP Schedule during Games Time 13 8.1 CEP Games-time Schedule 8.2 CEP Activity Schedule 8.3 Integrated Sports and CEP Schedule 9 Summary 15

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1 Introduction to the Culture and Education Programme (CEP) 1.1 Introduction to CEP

The vision for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is to be an event integrating sport,

culture and education. The Culture and Education Programme (CEP) forms an integral component of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (Singapore 2010), and will provide a memorable and inspiring experience for all participants. Specially formulated for young athletes, the CEP is intended to engage and inspire athletes to be true champions, to adopt and live by the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect, and to play active roles in their communities.

1.2 Promoting the Olympic Values The CEP encourages athletes to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of

Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

Through fun and interactive activities, the CEP is designed to facilitate the learning and reinforcement of the Olympic values, and encourage athletes to reflect on how these values would apply in their lives. They would:

• Learn about Olympism, the Olympic Movement, and global and sport issues; • Contribute by looking beyond themselves, to make a positive impact on the

people and the environment around them; • Interact with other participants and learn new ideas and explore new cultures; and • Celebrate the Olympic values and the diversity of world cultures, while

experiencing the power of the Olympic spirit to unite diverse cultures and peoples.

1.3 CEP Pictograms

The CEP is a unique feature of the YOG. The inaugural set of CEP pictograms was unveiled on 30 September 2009.

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Adapted from the Singapore 2010 emblem, the CEP pictograms depict the seven formats of activities that Singapore 2010 will offer to young athletes taking part in the Games. The seven formats are Chat with Champions, Discovery Activity, World Culture Village, Arts and Culture, Community Project, Exploration Journey and Island Adventure. The CEP pictograms, together with the Singapore 2010 emblem and sports pictograms, make up the Games’ visual identity.

2 Preparation and Role of Team Officials 2.1 Preparation before the Games Team officials are encouraged to plan ahead of the Games and incorporate CEP

activities into their athletes’ Games-time schedule. They may find it useful to make reference to the integrated Sports and CEP schedule, which features customised itineraries for each sport.

Some CEP activities are conducted outside of the Youth Olympic Village (YOV) and

will require athletes to bring along a number of personal items for use during the trip. Team officials may find the full list of items, such as water bottles and towels, in the respective activity sheets found in the Appendices section of this brochure.

2.2 Registration for CEP Activities

Most CEP activities will be conducted within the YOV on a non-scheduled basis, and athletes can choose to participate in their free time.

Registration for CEP Activities Conducted Outside of the YOV For CEP activities conducted outside of the YOV, early registration is required. Registration for the Island Adventure and Exploration Journey must be done by the team officials. For participation in the Island Adventure, athletes are required to be in

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good health and free from injury. A medical advisory must be acknowledged by the Chef de Missions1 for their athletes to participate in island adventure.

Registration for CEP activities that are conducted outside of the YOV will commence two days before the activity. As the number of places for each activity is limited, confirmation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Team officials are therefore encouraged to register their athletes early for activities held outside of the Village.

CEP Information Desk Team Officials can register their athletes at the CEP Information Desk (CID), right next

to the Sport Information Desk (SID), located within the Event Information Centre (EIC) alongside the NOC Services Centre block.

2.3 Role of Team Officials

Team officials play a pivotal role in the development of their athletes, and they can

take an active approach in encouraging athletes to participate in the wide variety of CEP activities.

Athletes’ Motivation Officials can motivate athletes to collect the complete set of exclusive Singapore

2010 collectibles, which will only be available upon fulfillment of the Athletes’ Challenge (please refer to Section 5.1 for more information).

Involvement of Team Officials While the CEP is designed primarily for young athletes between the ages of 14 and 18,

team officials are also welcome to participate in the activities. Through the CEP, they can spend relaxing, quality time with their team, as well as mingle with other teams in a fun and social setting, away from the stress of competition.

In selected CEP activities where participation is limited to athletes, team officials may

attend as observers or interpreters. The possible opportunities for team officials’ involvement in the CEP activities is

summarised in the following tables.

1 The Chef de Missions who are acting in the capacity of the athletes' legal guardians when in Singapore, will have authority over athletes’

participation in all YOG-related activities, including CEP.

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CEP Activities Within the YOV

Activity Observers/ Interpreters

Participants

Chat with Champions

�

Discovery Activity (Exhibitions)

�

Discovery Activity (Workshops)

�

World Culture Village

�

Community Project

�

Arts and Culture

�

CEP Activities Outside of the YOV

Activity Observers/

Interpreters Participants

Island Adventure

�

Exploration Journey �

3 Five Themes 3.1 Introduction to the Five Themes The CEP comprises modular, fun and interactive activities centred on the educational

themes of Olympism, Skills Development, Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyle, Social Responsibility and Expression.

Activities reflective of these five themes will provide the context for athletes to learn,

contribute, interact and celebrate, and inspire them to better appreciate and live by the Olympic values.

• Olympism

Activities reflecting this theme include the Olympic Gallery exhibition which traces the origin, philosophy, structure and evolution of the modern Olympic

Games to the present day.

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• Skills Development

Interactive workshops will be conducted for athletes to reflect on various facets of a professional athlete’s career, including personal development and managing transitional phases in life.

• Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyle

Beyond the interactive workshops and exhibitions that promote healthy eating for athletes, this theme also deals with the issue of doping in sport.

• Social Responsibility

Athletes will learn about their roles as responsible members of their own communities and how they can be responsible global citizens by taking part in environment-related activities and workshops that support sustainable development initiatives.

• Expression

Activities reflecting this theme include learning, interacting and celebrating via

the engagement of digital media and participation in the three evening festivals at the YOV.

4 Seven Formats over 50 Activities 4.1 Seven Formats Athletes can choose from over 50 CEP activities, which will be delivered in seven

formats. 4.2 Chat with Champions

Participants have the opportunity to get up close with role models and hear them share personal and inspirational stories about the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

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Role models are invited to share their personal experiences with athletes through

dialogue sessions, conducted in an entertaining, talk show format. These role models may include Olympians and IOC Athletes’ Commission Members.

About the pictogram

An energetic high-five action shows the connection between the role models and the participants, while the speech bubbles depict the dialogues that they engage in.

4.3 Discovery Activity

In Discovery Activity, participants will explore topics relevant in their journey towards becoming champions in life, through interactive exhibitions and workshops. Workshops

Facilitator-led workshops will be available to athletes and their friends to engage in an hour of fun, where they will learn about competition and healthy eating, and how to balance sport competitions with studies. Exhibitions The Olympic Gallery will house interactive and engaging exhibits where young athletes will learn about Olympism and the history of the Olympic Movement. At the Career Corridor, athletes can explore career options in the sporting industry and learn about the attributes and skills required for these professions. Global Issues Athletes will have the opportunity to learn more about global issues through a series of interactive displays, set up by various international organisations.

About the pictogram

The glowing light bulb symbolises new ideas and perspectives, while the characters depict joy in discovering new insights.

4.4 World Culture Village

The World Culture Village, located at the YOV Village Square, is a focal place for international visitors to interact with one another. There will be cultural booths, hosted by Singaporean youths, featuring each of the 205 participating National

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Olympic Committees (NOCs). Hosts at each booth will invite visitors to explore different cultures and take part in fun activities and traditional games.

About the pictogram The celebrating characters on top of the globe show youth of the world coming together, learning about different cultures and appreciating diversity in the world.

4.5 Community Project Participants and local beneficiaries will come together in fun activities like drumming

and circus arts. Through these activities, participants get to make friends with the local beneficiaries, learn about social responsibility, and are encouraged to contribute back to their own communities.

About the pictogram

The simple but meaningful act of holding a heart together represents generous giving to the community.

4.6 Arts and Culture

Participants will get to enjoy an exciting mix of music performances, dance acts and inspirational artwork. Residents of the YOV can join in the fun during the evening festivals and get to appreciate different Olympic-themed art installations. These Arts and Culture activities bring out the celebration of youth, cultures and friendships forged at the Games.

About the pictogram The pictogram features a joyful character, a whimsical musical note and a paint brush – symbolising the arts and celebration.

4.7 Island Adventure

Island Adventure brings athletes to one of Singapore’s offshore islands – Pulau Ubin2. Participants work in teams to go through confidence-building courses, water activities,

2 The word Pulau means island in Malay, which is one of the four official languages in Singapore. Malay is also widely spoken in the

neighbouring countries, including Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.

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and physical challenges. Teamwork, mutual respect and friendship are essential in overcoming these challenges under the guidance of trained instructors. The adventure begins in the mid-morning with a short ferry ride to Pulau Ubin. Once there, athletes will participate in various fun activities. They will be challenged to construct waterborne rafts using large oil drums, poles and ropes. The athletes will also get a chance to compete in teams by paddling rowboats together, and challenging themselves at rock climbing and the “inverse tower” rope course. In addition, they will be introduced to the local fruits, flora and fauna found on the island.

Athletes participating in Island Adventure should bring along a water bottle, a towel, an extra set of clothes as well as an extra pair of shoes as they will get wet in the water-related activities. They will have the opportunity to wash up and change after the activities. Lunch will be provided at Pulau Ubin, and they will return to the YOV for dinner.

About the pictogram Set against the tropical island backdrop are outdoor adventures waiting

to be explored. The action of lending a helping hand to a fellow climber represents teamwork, friendship and a sporting spirit.

Registration

Prior registration is required for this activity at the CEP Information Desk (CID) 4.8 Exploration Journey

Participants can embark on a green experience in the half-day Exploration Journeys to HortPark and Marina Barrage, two of Singapore’s newest environment-themed attractions. At HortPark, athletes will go through the Terrarium workshop and garden tour. The Terrarium workshop will touch on the importance of our natural ecosystem by providing athletes with materials to create a mini-garden in a glass bottle that mimics our ecosystem. For the garden tour, athletes will visit two themed gardens to learn about specific environmental issues. They will have the opportunity to reflect and discuss green initiatives in their home countries. There will also be hands-on activities for the athletes at both gardens.

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At Marina Barrage, athletes will learn about sustainable water management through four different activities at a unique venue, where they will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Marina Bay waterfront and Singapore’s city skyline. The journey includes a tour of the Gallery and Green Roof, where athletes will have the opportunity to explore interactive displays highlighting threats to our natural ecosystem and measures to protect and conserve the environment. Athletes will also experience three water- and energy-themed challenges. Through such experiential and fun activities, athletes will become more aware of the scarcity of potable water, the consequences of water pollution, and the benefits of using renewable and cleaner sources of energy. About the pictogram

The act of carrying a leaf with a water droplet by the character symbolises a healthy respect for the environment. The advancing character also reflects the positive spirit of wanting to promote environmental awareness to others.

Registration

Prior registration is required for this activity at the CEP Information Desk. 4.9 Language Support for CEP Activities

Most of the CEP activities are designed to allow athletes to experience and learn through participation. Language support for the various activities will be provided at two levels - translation of written materials and verbal interpretation. Translation of activity sheets will be provided for up to 11 languages. Interpretation services for selected activities will be provided for up to five languages, namely English, French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic.

5 Athletes’ Challenge 5.1 Introduction to the Athletes’ Challenge

The Athletes’ Challenge is a motivation programme created to encourage participation and recognise each athlete’s personal CEP experience. Each athlete will be given a participation card at the start of their Singapore 2010 experience, which

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they can use to track and record their participation in CEP activities and interaction with other athletes. Athletes are required to fulfill certain requirements in order to complete the Athletes’ Challenge. These requirements are designed to be fun, interactive and achievable by all athletes, regardless of their sport and competition schedule. The requirements are:

� Participation in CEP activities � Interaction with others � Call for action

5.2 Redemption of Collectibles The Athletes’ Challenge is specifically designed for athletes’ participation only. Upon

completing a specific number of requirements on their participation card, athletes can redeem a set of specially-designed Singapore 2010 collectibles from the Athletes’ Challenge redemption desk, located at the Information Service Booth in the Village Square.

6 Other CEP Programmes 6.1 Young Ambassador Programme The Young Ambassador Programme involves 30 young people, spanning five

continents, who will play an important role in encouraging and facilitating athletes in their respective NOCs to participate in the CEP. Together with 60 Singaporean counterparts, the Young Ambassadors will be their delegation’s key contact person for all CEP-related matters.

The Young Ambassadors will also be actively involved in the following activities before and during the Games:

• The Young Ambassador Seminar in March 2010, where they are the participants.

Together with their Singaporean counterparts, they will familiarise themselves with the various CEP activities so that they can help promote the CEP to officials and athletes in their assigned NOCs. The Young Ambassador Seminar will be held in parallel with the Chefs de Mission Seminar in Singapore, where the Chefs de Mission will meet the Young Ambassadors.

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• The Young Ambassadors will be involved in a number of Youth Dialogues during the Games.

7 CEP and the Digital Concierge 7.1 Introduction to the Digital Concierge All athletes will be equipped with a Digital Concierge (DC) – a telecommunication

device that allows them to receive updates on the latest news and happenings in the sport arena, as well as within the YOV.

The DC will also serve as a communications tool for team officials and athletes to

receive real-time notifications, in the event of cancellation or postponement of scheduled activities. They will also be notified via the DC on the status of their registration for CEP activities that are conducted outside of the YOV, such as the Island Adventure and Exploration Journey.

Outside of competition and training, the use of the DC is encouraged to ensure that

athletes are kept up-to-date with the latest developments. 7.2 Accessing the CEP on the Digital Concierge Team officials and athletes can access CEP information via their DC to check on the

schedules of activities available to them, or view videos or pictures related to the activities they may be interested in.

8 CEP Schedule during Games Time 8.1 CEP Games-time Schedule Singapore 2010 promises an integrated sport, cultural and educational experience

for all athletes. There will be a mixture of scheduled and non-scheduled activities over the 12 days to fit athletes’ training and competition schedules. Most CEP activities lasting between half to one hour will be held within the YOV. When athletes have free time in between or after their competitions, they can choose to participate in the half to one-day activities such as the Exploration Journey or Island Adventure held outside the Village.

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8.2 CEP Activity Schedule *

Activity Time Dates

Chat with Champions

1930 – 2030 15 – 19 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 24 Aug

Discovery Activity (Exhibitions)

1000 – 2030 14 – 26 Aug

Discovery Activity (Workshops)

1400 – 1500, 1800 – 2000 15 – 25 Aug (8 sessions per day)

World Culture Village

1000 – 2030 14 – 26 Aug

Arts and Culture (Evening Festivals)

1930 – 2030 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 25 Aug

Arts and Culture (Performances)

1130 – 1300, 1730 – 1830

15 – 25 Aug

Community Project

1700 – 1800 15 - 25 Aug

Island Adventure 0900 – 1900 (incl. travel time)

19 – 25 Aug

Exploration Journey

1400 – 1900 (incl. travel time)

15 – 25 Aug

* Schedule is correct as of January 2010.

8.3 Integrated Sports and CEP Schedule

All athletes can enjoy a wide variety of CEP activities, regardless of their sport discipline and competition timings during the Games. In order to ensure that every athlete will have the opportunity to participate, the schedule of CEP activities has been integrated with the overall sport competition and training schedules.

The integrated schedule is customised for athletes from each discipline, taking into

consideration their competition days and training time. The schedule features a recommended line-up of CEP activities for athletes from a specific discipline, to guide NOC officials in planning their athletes’ involvement in the CEP during their free time.

A total of 26 sets of the integrated Sports and CEP schedule (see Appendices) have

been prepared to serve as a guide to the 12 days of the YOG experience. Team officials are encouraged to make full use of the recommended integrated schedule in their itinerary planning for their athletes so that they do not miss out on the fun and engaging activities in the YOV and beyond.

The schedules will be updated in the period leading up to the Games. Changes to the

schedules will be reflected in our upcoming communication materials.

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9 Summary Taken as a whole, the CEP activities will provide a memorable and enriching experience for the athletes and inspire them to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.