Andy Otten attended the Crows Foundation funded Duke of Edinburgh Awards two-day camp for new immigrants at Victor Harbor over the weekend.

The injured defender, who is recovering from a knee reconstruction late last year, joined the group of 18 young Africans aged from 14-29 years , who spent the two days kayaking, mountain bike riding and enjoying the local beaches.

The group, who were based at the well know Toc H camp, relished the opportunity to chat to Otten about his blossoming football career and more generally about living in Australia.

The New Arrivals Initiative (NAI) is designed to empower recently arrived young people from northern Africa and South East Asia through the participation in a locally delivered, locally supported program of activities.

Young people’s participation in the camps such as these, assists in the development of their self-esteem, their integration into the community and development of their leadership qualities through a program of personal discovery.