Sesc recreational events are designed to disseminate citizenship values, promote creativity and encourage development of personal skills. With these goals in mind, Sesc combines recreation, tourism, sports and educational activities, by organizing championships, scavenger hunts, tours and excursions, as well as providing equipment for physical activities and sports, including swimming pools and sports courts. These practices democratize access to leisure for people of different ages and social classes, who can now enjoy healthy fun, by playing sports, watching shows and participating in a series of leisure moments, all necessary for maintaining a balance between physical and mental well-being.