MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp
Uniting and Empowering Girls in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Every year, DTCare hosts the highly anticipated MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp (Mountain Volleyball, Education, and Mentorship), a signature event that unites ethnically diverse girls and young women in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the power of sports, education, and mentorship. In 2025, our Third Annual MOVEMENT Camp united young athletes from Busovača, Travnik, Novi Travnik, and Kotor Varoš at Mount Vlašić from June 27 to 29, and featured volleyball training led by DTCare’s nationally recognized coach Camron Deiss, life skills workshops, and mentorship sessions.
This transformative summer camp is part of our Unification Through Sports Initiative and typically spans three full days. The MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp serves as a pioneering platform for fostering friendship, leadership, teamwork, and personal growth among girls aged 11–16, regardless of their backgrounds, bringing participants together on the picturesque Mount Vlašić and offering a mix of volleyball training, life skills workshops, and inspirational mentorship sessions — all designed to empower the next generation of female leaders.
MOVEMENT 2025
The Third Annual Movement Camp United Young Athletes at Mt. Vlasic
From June 27 to 29, 2025, DTCare hosted our Third Annual MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp on Mount Vlašić, bringing together girls’ volleyball clubs from Busovača, Travnik, Novi Travnik, and Kotor Varoš for a transformative weekend of sports and mentorship. Approximately 50 girls from diverse backgrounds honed their volleyball skills under DTCare’s nationally recognized coach, Camron Deiss, alongside expert coaches and mentors from both Bosnia and Herzegovina. This unique camp provided not just dynamic volleyball training but also opportunities for participants to explore potential career paths through workshops with the Telemach Foundation and to build lasting friendships and a spirit of camaraderie with peers from across the country.
Beyond the court, life skills sessions covered critical topics such as first aid, online safety, situational awareness, resisting peer violence, and ways to inspire others—laying strong foundations for the girls’ health, well-being, and personal growth. Special thanks go to the volleyball players from OK Victory Novi Travnik, OK Travnik, OK Busovača, and OK Kotor Varoš for their outstanding engagement and energy, as well as to the generous support from the Sarajevo Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, CEPS College, Oaza Water, Violeta, and OrbiCo. As the camp continues to inspire and empower girls each year, we look forward to seeing these young athletes excel both on and off the court and to future collaborations with our valued partners.
Event Goals
The MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp is more than a sports gathering; it’s a catalyst for social change, with goals that include:
Mastering athletic ability and teamwork
Building positive leadership and self-confidence
Breaking through bias and promoting inclusion
Developing strong communication/interpersonal skills
Identifying barriers to integration
Increasing interdependence and mutual respect
Fostering a spirit of helping others and community service
Past MOVEMENT Volleyball Camps
Inaugural MOVEMENT Camp 2023: Building Bridges Through Sport
DTCare’s 1st Annual MOVEMENT Camp took place from July 21 to 23, 2023, on Mt. Vlašić, gathering girls aged 11–15 from various ethnic backgrounds. The event kicked off DTCare’s Unification Through Sports Initiative, designed to foster tolerance, empathy, and connection among youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over three days, participants from OK Travnik and OK Victory Novi Travnik strengthened their volleyball skills while building friendships and learning from local and international mentors. The camp offered engaging activities, social opportunities, and workshops, addressing topics like peer pressure, personal safety, and online awareness. Through targeted sessions in fields like medicine, science, engineering, and psychology, girls discovered new interests and career possibilities. Evenings were filled with games, shared meals, and mentoring sessions, nurturing reconciliation. This successful event launched a tradition of multidisciplinary camps where mentors and volunteers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the USA unite to empower young women.
MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp 2024: Empowering the Next Generation
From June 13 to 15, 2024, DTCare hosted the 2nd Annual MOVEMENT Camp on Mt. Vlašić. Over 50 girls aged 11 to 16 gathered for a weekend of teamwork, empowerment, and self-discovery. Participants enjoyed volleyball drills, mentorship, and hands-on workshops led by esteemed coaches and women leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States. Career exploration sessions, first-aid training by the Red Cross, and safety workshops expanded their horizons beyond sports. Evening entertainment—including singing, dancing, and stargazing—fostered friendship. The camp was made possible through support from the Sarajevo Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, American Chamber of Commerce, Telemach Foundation, Oaza Water, Olympia (Coca-Cola), and the presence of distinguished guests such as the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia. The event culminated in a panoramic ski-lift ride with stunning views. The 2024 MOVEMENT Camp inspired young women to lead, collaborate, and strive for excellence.
What Makes the MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp Unique?
Annually Held Sports Camp: Since its launch in 2023, the camp has become an annual tradition, welcoming girls from cities and towns across Bosnia and Herzegovina each summer, including Travnik, Novi Travnik, Busovača, and Kotor Varoš.
Diversity in Action: The event purposefully connects girls from different ethnic communities, with the aim of building a more tolerant, empathetic, and unified society.
Professional Coaching & Mentoring: Each year, expert coaches and accomplished mentors from both BiH and the USA guide participants through volleyball skills, team-building activities, leadership workshops, career sessions, and social empowerment programming.
Comprehensive Activities: In addition to high-level volleyball drills, campers participate in first-aid and safety workshops, career guidance sessions, team-building games, evening social events, and unique experiences such as panoramic ski lift rides and astronomy nights.
Lasting Partnerships: The camp is powered by generous support from the Sarajevo Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, the American Chamber of Commerce, Oaza Water, Olympia (Coca-Cola), the Telemach Foundation, the Red Cross BiH, CEPS, and many more committed partners.
Evergreen Impact: MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp continues to evolve each year to address the changing needs of young women—always prioritizing empowerment, health, well-being, and the breaking of stigma.
General Schedule & Activities
While the exact agenda may vary each year, our typical MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp includes:
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Welcome ceremony and T-shirt giveaway
Opening dinner, icebreakers, and mentor introductions
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Expert-led volleyball drills and skills sessions
Career workshops and personal development talks
First aid and safety training
Group activities, talent shows, table tennis, stargazing, and evening events
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Additional volleyball practice and teambuilding activities
Reflection and wrap-up
Panoramic ski-lift ride for all participants
Sample Session Topics
Team Unity and Skill Development
Navigating Peer Pressure & Online Safety
Leadership Mentoring for Girls in Sports
Health, Science, and Future Career Exploration
Fair Play, Empathy, and Sportsmanship
Testimonials
“Bravo to the whole crew that worked on this project!”
Special thanks to Zemira and Amer, who were more than thoughtful to all of us. In addition to volleyball and sports activities, we have significantly enriched our knowledge through well-thought and prepared lectures from all lecturers.
- Participant
“Great organization, organizers dedicated to each individual and their needs.”
- Participant
“Thank you, DTCare!”
The smile[s] and satisfaction of all the participants is just confirmation that we had a great time! We expect continued cooperation next year.
- Participant
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Thank You to Our Partners
DTCare expresses heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, partners, and distinguished guests—especially the Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, American Chamber of Commerce in BiH, Oaza Water, Olympia (Coca-Cola), the Telemach Foundation, the Red Cross BiH, CEPS, and everyone dedicated to advancing opportunities for young women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the News
Read more about DTCare’s MOVEMENT Volleyball Camp below:
Pozitivna BiH: DTCare Organizes Summer Volleyball Camp “MOVEMENT” on Vlašić ➜
Hronika.ba: Volleyball Summer Camp “MOVEMENT” Held on Vlašić ➜
Travnik-grad.info: Summer Volleyball Camp “MOVEMENT” Successfully Held on Vlašić ➜
Travnik-grad.info: Third Annual MOVEMENT Summer Camp for Girls Held on Vlašić ➜