The National Training School for Boys (NTSB) yearly summer youth camping was held last  April 18-21, 2017 at the NTSB compound in Samapaloc, Tanay, Rizal.

The activity was participated by at least 150 residents and staff of the institution. The objective of the camp is to provide the residents alternative activities that are geared at towards relieving them of their stresses as caused by the circumstances that led to their current situation and enhancement of their rehabilitation through recreational and outdoor activities.

Among the topics and activities conducted during the camp are International Distress Signal, group exercises and bathing games which focuses personal hygiene, a camp fire and cheering competition, and lectures on First Aid, survival, fire building and basic knots. Physical, cerebral and trust building games were also conducted during the camp.

The NTSB is a residential facility managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. It provides residential and rehabilitative care to boys, 18 years old and below who are in conflict with the law.

According to the officer-in-charge, Ms Ellen Belmote, the summer camp is the most awaited activity of the residents of the center.  The camp serves as a venue for the residents to showcase their talents and skills and their leadership potentials as well through the different outdoor activities. But aside from the fun-filled outdoor activities, the it also serves a venue for instilling discipline, developing camaraderie, patience and determination among them which are all necessary for the attainment of the respective rehabilitation goals of the residents. With reports from AMGangan and ECBelmonte