The games and life of the Omaha club on the beach

On the beach of Vierville, the Omaha club welcomed the children to allow them to entertain themselves. Georges Labarrière was the direction and animation during July. He indicated that he received between twenty and thirty children aged three to twelve every day and was looking for a variety of activities that would promote both their fun and their development.

A competition trampoline had been installed next to a smaller model. The club also had a cable car, a slide, a gantry with rope, rings and trapeze, a chicken coop, swings, balls and outdoor games.

A covered room equipped with a foosball table and other games allowed shelter in rainy weather. During the report, it was mainly used to protect oneself from too much heat and to read while waiting for swimming. Swimming lessons were offered at times adapted to the tides.

Daily competitions, supported by various companies, took the form of large collective games. The spirit of competition had its place, but relaxation and occupation of children remained a priority. Every week, a large beach contest offered sand castles, races or kites. The official insisted on constant monitoring. Albert Nédélec was to succeed Georges Labarrière for the month of August.

The montage also includes a second photograph entitled "At the Club of Omaha, the joy of young people". His legend evokes Mr. Bouljoux, a physical education teacher, and a playpen for children, with competitions on the beach every Sunday and another day of the week.

Reconstructed or uncertain passages:
- The montage combines an article on Georges Labarrière and a captioned photograph in the name of Mr. Bouljoux. There is no reason to link them with certainty to the same period; the two elements remain distinct.

Archive image: https://vierville.cordelle.eu/Photos2008/1976-ClubOmaha1976.jpg