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in the school tour and camp industry is know as the silly season. I would imagine looking down from space it must look like little ants hustling an bustling around. For many camps April are their savings pocket month. The month that will look after their financial responsibilities when times are tough and with the traditionally quite winter season peaking into our front windows a little more every morning.
programmes and tours for the young inquisitive minds.
However, as this may have been the norm for many years, a new revival and awareness of focused winter programmes has made their way into our teacher’s classrooms.
On my to do list for this winter is a must visit to Sci-Bono, a wonderful bush-veld picnic at Mystic Monkeys and a snow playing experience at our beautiful Drakensberg mountains.
It has been realised that a winter camp or tour is just what your class may need in times of cold and a half year’s hard work! It revitalises children’s spirits and open their imagination to what is beyond their classrooms.
Live your dreams! But most importantly teach children to dream and teach them to live out those dreams and to experience life every day.
We are extremely fortunate to be living in South Africa with so many outdoor destinations and attractions. Even during our colder winter season, our camps are able to facilitate learning and focus based
Add to you work plan a trip to the Cape Town Aquarium en share the amazing wonders of Marine Biology with your learners. Spend a day Maropeng and re investigate our human origins. Tour to warmer weather and visit the majestic Blyderiver Dam and stop over for adventure be yond your imagination at one of our camps.
Enjoy this mid autumn edition of our magazine and we hope you will enjoy the heartwarming and valuable articles in this month’s edition. Safe Travels -
Mona Preller
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================================================ there? Did the learner, teacher and camp provider have any specific outcome in mind when starting the camp or did the brochure and presentation with exciting activities and promises of spoils to teachers weigh so heavy that no one considered the stuff that really matters?
I am sure you have all presented or attended a programme where, when you were finished, the youngsters were all ecstatic about the programme, singing the praises of the experience, not wanting to Questions like: go home from this awesome camp. - How safe is it (activities and My questions are: What is meant by facilities)? awesome? How do we measure awesome? - What is the incident/ accident There are quite a few research procedure? papers written over time that explored the - What type of insurance the camp outcomes of camps or adventure learning site has? experiences. I am not debating the positive outcomes of camps as we all know - What are the values portrayed by camps does something to a young person’s facilitators? development which is just beyond description. We also know that camping is - What is the camper, toilets and emotional and youngsters are constantly shower ratio? on adrenalin highs, making all experiences - What type of maintenance are done a little subjective. on activities? Breaking down my question, I would - Why are we doing certain activities start by asking what a specific camp was in a certain order? intended for. Why are we going - How much of what training did facilitators have? -
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W H Y
ADVENTURE IS SUCH
AN AMAZING TOOL You cannot stay… You cannot stay on the summit forever, You have to come down again… So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. In climbing, take careful note of the difficulties along the way, for as you go up, you can observe them. Coming down, you will no longer see them, but you will know they are thereif you have observed them well. There is an art of finding one’s direction in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up. When one can no longer see, one can at least still know. René Daumd.
Adventure starts when you go that one step further than what you wouldn’t have done in a normal circumstances. First question here: What exactly is adventure? According to most people it is extreme activities like skydiving or bungee jumping etc. In essence it is not a specific activity, but looking at what it gets classified as, it is rather a state of mind. (Heunis en Vermeulen 1997)
Adventure “The exercise of human imagination is fundamentally an exercise of adventure when it reaches out to an uncertain future” Miles and Priest quoted by Rubicon Marketing CD.
S A F E T Y I S A LW AY S F I R S T Any activity can be an adventure as long as the person experience uncertainty about the happenings and outcomes of the activity. True for some it is sky diving, base jumping etc. But for some, even planning or preparing an evening dinner can be a major adventure and end up, as stressful as base jumping is for others.
According to Heunis and Vermeulen 1997 the following features enhance adventure. Abstract relationships Change (especially environmental) Current events. Discovery.
New experiences. It changes from person to person. We can call Suffering. the different persons “Cliff hangers” or “Coat hangers”. Cliff hangers have no fear of heights Risk. but, where someone is a cliff hanger in the Uncertain outcome. bundu, putting him in charge of a dinner party, which involves other people and cooking skills, can easily turn him into a Coat Hanger and the exercise can be as fearful and stressed Although a fair element of these features is as it is for a restaurant cook going for his first already present in our program in the form of activities, I’d like to point out the risk element. abseil. All of us are Cliff-Hangers in some areas, but Coat Hangers in other circumstances, To come back to adventure, we must realize, what is an adventure to some, might not even be challenging to others, therefore an adventure program consists of tons of different ideas and activities, to cater for both cliff-hangers and coat hangers. Most of our activities in itself, must be able to cater for both, (by giving more time or less time in an activity, or by changing the rules here or there so that we can increase or decrease the difficulty level of the activity), and Cliff-hanger and Coat hanger have a great time and have the same learning and adventure opportunities.
I believe an activity is not an adventure if: It doesn’t entertain uncertainty of some form. There does not exist some form of risk. Let’s look at risk more closely: Risk in adventure activities This risk is not a threat to safety in any form, but merely the fact that there exist undesirable and uncertain outcomes. If there is no risk in your activity, the chances are 100% that it is not an adventure. The risk can be as enormous as an invisible poisonous peanut butter river flowing over a lawn or as slight as a veno
mous Gabon adder held for 5 year olds to touch while venom is dripping from its teeth and everyone posing kissing it for a photo on Facebook while mother dearest is following camp procedures at home.
feels about him/her self and that change is the beginning of motivation for any other change. Safety VS Risk Again: Safety is always first!
The risk is 100% controlled so that the activity still remains safe and only the perception of risk is higher. It is this higher percept risk that enhances the challenge, which enhances the It is this risk, or “perception of risk” rather, sense of accomplishment, which enhances the that makes the adventure activity challenging. way a person feels about himself, that is what Adventure is not activities of fear, danger or we are in pursue off in this first stage. tragedies waiting to happen. Risk management Adventure is not activities that are unsafe to To make sure that we are safe, we manage your health, spiritual walk, emotions or life at the risk and safety in our program as far as any other level; these are only metaphors that possible. In this type of adventure programthe media might want us to believe. ming, we always try to have two leaders per But adventure program must be challenging. group. The leader who is running or leading Either challenging to your fitness, mind, spiri- the program in the normal way, and a cotual walk, social being or a combination there leader or “safety director”, who can intervene at any time that he/she feels that the situaoff. tion or activity became unsafe. This co-leader The challenge we set only forms a “perception have the final authority concerning safety deof risk” in our students and clients, but chalcisions, because the leader will concentrate lenge any existing skill sometimes on various more on the program and the group and indilevels of the human existence. It is during this vidual learning process’ through assessment, type of adventure program that life skills whereas the task of the co-leader is to obtraining and growth happens almost automat- serve safety at all time. Physical safety, mental ic. safety, spiritual safety and social safety. Safety is always first!
Can you truly enhance life skills with an activity, if that activity does not have some form of challenge? It is in this challenging adventure programing that brings a feeling of accomplishment, overcoming and success, -and in turn enhances the way an individual thinks or
This co-leader must assist the leader all the time, not in a domineering or “bossy” fashion, but with whispers or silent finger pointing to unsafe areas to make sure the leader spot the unsafe situation. At no time must it seem that
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and can there-for not be messed or he/she undermines the authority of the leadspilled in the river, otherwise you will er, but one must remember that safety have, upset the ecological system, and be reat any given time the highest authority, and in sponsible for the death of mankind. the “name of safety” a co leader can (if necessary and there is no time to point it out to the If our robotic elephant doesn’t get at leader in a submissive ordain gentle manner) least 8 liters-on the other side out of the riveroverride the activity or game and say to parof this blood transfusion, he will die. And ticipants: “STOP, right now! You act unsafe, by the way, if he dies we will mourn his death and I am concerned for your safety.” by fasting tonight.” Some examples of heightening the risk withAdding the following words to clarify a out compromising safety: “no step” area will increase the risk: Students are not serious about an activity set It’s a poisonous peanut butter river before them and there seems no other way to there! motivate them about the seriousness of what That is a nitro oxide dam! they are about to do. The following added risk will turn their minds and the way they’ll apThat will cost the group a chokkie! proach the activity: “oh, before I forget.... if It’s a snake pit down there! you do not finish the activity in time before lunch, there will be no free time this afternoon.” A river crossing seems too easy for a strong physical group, heighten the risk in a manner as suggested:
You’ll lose a limb if you touch that atomic radiation area! Touching it will cost you desert tonight! For every mistake you make you’ll lose a treasure during your treasure hunt tonight! (Where treasures can be Chokkies)
Give them a bucket with 10 liters green coloured water and say something like this: You are the transporters of valuable blood that a robotic baby elephant “Jumbo” needs on the other side of the river. The blood is not biodegradable Real adventure have real consequences, and if you made a rule to increase risk, don’t cancel it if the group really cannot make the grade, rather offer it back as a bonus during the next exercise or activity.
Keep the challenge active and exciting. Keep it Course into any program, will result in major increase in your success to reach Adventure student/clients. It opens the doors and is prac“We can learn to soar in direct proportion to tical information to include in your planning of our determination, to rise above the doubt an outing. It will engage the “motivation for and transcend the limitations.” learning principles” (which will be explained in David McNally one of the following issues this year), to such an extent that you will sit back and be amazed by the effect a basic program can have on Next month I’ll share 8 secrets on the techni- people of all race, age, culture and different cal aspects of “Planning Adventure Programs” walks of life. that can work for high intensity experiential Rubin-Choose Life learning outings, Adventure education, environmental education and therapeutical outdoor programs. Applying and incorporating these principles from our Adventure therapy
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NEAL STACEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S QUEST TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT TB 2 FEET AT A TIME -written by Neal Stacey South Africa has the second highest incidence of Tuberculosis (TB) in the world. More than 16 percent of all TB cases are in children, and it has a significant impact on women as well. It remains a major cause of morbi dity and is the number one cause of mortality worldwide for people living with Hiv.
THERE IS NO DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE THAT ANY SPECIFIC FOOD ON ITS OWN CAN ALTER THE COURSE OF THE DISEASE OR BE EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALNUTRITION
Those who develop TB still face major discrimination from employers, friends and family. Yet, despite the health crisis posed by TB the disease is neglected.
TO KEEP YOUR BODY PRIMED TO FIGHT TB YOU HAVE TO FEED IT RIGHT
Effective treatment of TB is available in South Africa but cure rates remain unacceptably LOW TB is a CURABLE disease but could do a lot of damage not just to one individual, but can spread to the rest of the community if left untreated. TB is spread through the air. You need to be exposed to TB droplets in the air for eight hours or more to be at risk of contracting the illness. You cannot get infected with TB bacteria through handshakes, sitting on toilet seats, or sharing dishes and utensils with someone who has TB so the idea that TB is easily spread on public transport is also a myth. TB "sufferers" need to take their medications each day to beat active tuberculosis, but getting the right nutrition can help speed up their treatment.
We are aware that TB "sufferers" need to take their medications daily to beat active tuberculosis, but are you aware that getting the right nutrition can help speed up their treatment
TB is The SILENT Killer Not just a POOR man's disease, however flourishes in POVERTY It AFFECTS everyone It's the CHILD of Poverty It's Parent and Provider By using my feet, I hope to help TB patients help themselves. I plan to participate in one full marathon, ultra marathon and/or road cycling race every month sanctioned by ASA (Athletic South Agrica) and CSA (Cycling South Africa) My aim is to complete these events in every one of the nine South Provinces and includes Boland - Border Griqualand - South Western Districts My long term goal is to participate in every Marathon-Ultra-Cycling events in RSA over a period of 5 years
For every kilometer covered in Road Running and Cycling a sponsored food parcel will be be donated to TB patients Each parcel contains non-perishable items i.e. Porridge-Pasta-Lentils-Peanut Butter to name but a few The course is normally 6 months in duration but can be longer. I hope to get a food parcel sponsored for every month until they are declared TB free Eg: 42kms divide by 6 months = 7 people In my first year I hope to help a minimum of 190 TB sufferers My vision is 3 fold 1. To establish a TB-free environment for all strata of South African society by raising awareness through cycling and running that TB is a fully treatable and curable disease 2. Eradicate the Stigma surrounding TB that it's just a poor mans disease 3. Educate TB sufferers that proper Nutrition together with the correct medication is the key towards a full recovery My intention was to start my campaign at the Capetown Cycle Tour but unfortunately is was cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions. My first marathon is the Phokwane Marathonon the 29th April in Kimberley How did this all start
Neal pledged that he would fulfill his dream once he had fully recovered from his operation. Neal then thought that if he was going to do this, why not do it for a worthy cause. He saw so much media on AIDS awareness but never on the plight of TB sufferers, how ill informed the public are regarding TB. So he decided to do something about it!! He thought to himself - I Cycle and Run, so why not let my Feet do the talking for TB But ! Why TB ? Because He is a SURVIVOR (See : MY STORY)
In 1990 I became ill and didn't get better. All the doctors I saw diagnosed It all began when after an Achilles bronchitis, or asthma, or flu. operation in January 2014 Neal Stacey expressed his desire to take part in One Saturday morning after finishing running/cycling races in other Provinces in a half marathon, I went round to my mom the Republic of South Africa. for our traditional post-race breakfast. I (As much as it is on a runners wish list to started to feel light-headed and collapsed. participate in the Comrades Ultra Mara- I was rushed to the doctor and he said the thon, Tri-athletes in the Iron Man, and symptoms looked like TB. cyclists world wide in the Cape Argus Cycle Tour Capetonians want to participate in My mother was extremely angry. events in the other provinces)
How dare the doctor say her son could have TB? She thought, like many others, that TB is a disease that exists only in poor communities. (A misconception that today still exists) The doctor took a sputum sample. x-rays showed that I had a "black" spot on my lung. And, so, the long wait began. During this time as a precautionary measure I was isolated from my family, not allowed to go to work. My family had to go for chest x-rays to check if they too were infected. For two weeks my mind swirled with questions What is TB? How did I get it? Is it fatal?
Six tablets daily, the size of suppositories, so difficult to swallow.
Another challenge was going to the clinic for follow up tests. I had to wake up And then came the results - POSITIVE early, never going to the same clinic every month. Six months of waiting for So began the long journey to recovery. hours in a long queue, sitting in cold waiting rooms at the TB clinic for monthly I can remember just how weak I check ups. Even if you were first in line, was. I could barely work, always so tired, there was no guarantee that you would go had lost my appetite. The tablets made home early. There were times when you me feel so nauseous. Even getting were sent to another clinic as they did not dressed became a chore. have your medication or your file was sent elsewhere. When "friends" acquaintances members of the public heard that I had TB Some of the staff were unfriendly, they avoided me, looked at me so very impatient, not very helpful. I got the imdifferently. Some even shunned me. pression that they were doing you a favour. It was as if you had the "dreaded TB doesn't only affect you, but also lurgy" your family. It places a huge burden on daily family life. You are totally reliant on When you are declared "TB Free" them. the journey doesn't end there. It takes months to regain your strength and reI went to the funeral of a dear start living a normal active lifestyle friend and collapsed in the church. TB doesn't discriminate:
Towards the end of 1992 I was able to start running and play cricket again. Such an amazing feeling In February 1993 I completed the Peninsula Marathon and the Comrades Ultra Marathon. Writing this now, 26 years later, I am extremely emotional. So many unpleasant flashbacks.
To conclude TB is curable - I can attest to that. There is life after TB Once you've had TB, you never forget it. Let us ALL stand up and TOGETHER fight our common enemy TUBERCULOSIS - The SILENT Killer Neal Stacey (TB Survivor&Activist)
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Years! In March 2017, Blyde Adventure Camps celebrated their 10th anniversary. We look back upon 10 years of achievements and hard work! May the children in South Africa experience many more years of mind blowing adventure with Barbara, Deon and their amazing team!
Breaking ground in 2007
Camping outdoors is perfect for School, Church and Team building camps. We are just 30 km from Somerset West, or 8 km from Grabouw. We are right on the buffer zone of the unique Kogelberg & Hottentots Holland Biospheres. Surrounded by the Cape Pines Forestry pine trees – this is the ideal camping getaway for anyone.
Initiative Courses (Brain-Teaser Activities) Low Rope & High Rope Courses (Teamwork and Conquering of Fear) Jacobs Ladder (Teamwork and Conquering of Fear) Raft Building and Learning Rope Knots (Educational Adventure) Paint Ball (Slingshots) Map Reading and Orienteering (Educational Adventure Race) Zip-line & Canoeing (Fun Adventure) Night Hikes & Sleep outs (Outdoor Fun) Fishing & Swimming (Fun and Relaxing) Cycling & Hiking (Outdoor Fun) Camp Craft & Cooking (How to build shelters, get water, etc.)
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Paint Ball (Guns) Climbing Wall (Conquer fear) Drumming (Team build fun) Archery (Team build fun) Kloofing (Outdoor Adventure) Lazer Tag & Clay Pigeon Shooting (Top-G) Flower & Fruit Picking Tour (Educational) Eskom Palmiet Hydro Electric Tour (Educational) Wagon Trail Tour (Historical Educational)
Run on a daily basis and are completely customisable to reach the specific aim of the camp •
program that is excellent for Schools, Churches and Corporate Groups • Camps supplementing the curriculum with outdoor experiences to ensure the best foundation for learning • motivate sports and work teams to perform optimally together • to get the adrenalin pumping with some fast-paced or fear-conquering activities • to learn more about the wonders of forest • , ideal for sports teams to prepare for an event while still having fun • Programs for a break away from the daily routine * Combination of the above
www.b2bcamps.co.za Main Camp Information:
The larger of the two campsites and can sleep 148 in army tents on bunk-beds. It has a maximum capacity of 250 people by means of extra dome tents pitched by special arrangement. It includes a fully equipped kitchen making catering a breeze.
Bush Camp Information:
The smaller of the two campsites that sleeps up to 54 people on bunk beds in army tents and up to 150 in dome tents. Maximum capacity is 100 people. It also features a Marque tent doubling as the Hall for lectures, etc.
Contact Information: Mail us on: admin@b2bcamps.co.za Office: +27 21 844 0000 Cell: +27 82 373 5162 Fax: +27 21 844 0000 or +27 86 545 8223 Directions: Our campsite is situated just 8km from the wonderful little town of Grabouw. Sample Company 4 Address Line 1Address Line 2Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Line 4 Ph. (123) 456-7890 Fax (123) 456-7899 name@company.com www.company.com
"He who can see the invisible, can do the impossible"
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Tree Climb, Hikes, Mountain Bike trails, Fishing, Bird Watching and Game viewing to name a few. We have a large Dining hall with a fully equipped kitchen, we can cater or you can hire the kitchen and cater yourselves.
• Hiking • Nature courses • Orienteering – compass & map reading • Camp outs at our bush camp • Cook outs • Potjie/braai competitions • Stalk the lantern • Team building activities • Pellet gun shooting • Swimming • Obstacle courses & zip lines • Fear factor • Evening activities • Concerts and plays • Movie nights • Pitch perfect performances • Camp fires, stories and songs • Boere sport • Various sports including netball, basketball, volley ball, rugby, baseball, soccer, etc • Shelter building & fire making • Raft building & water safety • Stretcher building & basic first aid • Farm activities
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aree Krans is camp venue based 40km outside of Rustenburg on a large 200 hectare private game farm surrounded by beautiful mountains and valleys. ur beautiful facilities are perfect for all kinds of camps including school camps, church camps and group camps. t Karee Krans guests have an experience to be remembered
Kids bring own bedding. We have 4 separate dormitories, all with en suite bathrooms and can sleep up to 100 kids. Prices range from R90 - R110 per person per night depending on number of people. Teachers stay in chalets (2 per room), all bedding and towels provided. We have 5 rooms available to accommodate up to 10 teachers We can sleep another 100 kids in tents or they can be used for a camp out experience. We take groups of all sizes. Groups smaller than 25 will be charged for 25 people min. Groups larger than 100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part of the group will be taken on a camping trip in tents the one night and another group the next night We offer delicious meals with juice, coffee and tea available at all times. In the evenings dessert is also served. We do allow self catering for groups over 50 people at a charge for kitchen hire. Guests bring their own plate, cup, bowl and cutlery. At our camps guests have an experience to be remembered. For self facilitation you are welcome to use all the facilities including large lapa, classroom, pool, dam with foofie slide, canoes and water slide, fishing, obstacle course, hiking trails, netball court (grass) and volleyball court. If we do the facilitation we offer so many fun activities including canoeing, hiking, treasure hunts, obstacle course, team building activities, skill Olympics, camp outs, target shooting and so much more. We create a custom program for every camp depending on what they would like to achieve through the camp. We specialize in leadership, team-building and veld-school camps.
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Contact us for more info & bookings! lyn@bergventure.co.za t: 036 468 1221
Bayete is an adventure centre in the heart of the Waterberg area in the beautiful bushveld, Limpopo province, approximately 12km outside Modimolle (Nylstroom) and close to BelaBela (Warmbaths) on the old Naboomspruit road. Bayete consists of about 140 ha, with a natural farm dam and a fountain. We also have a variety of antelope and wild life that includes, kudu, red hartebeest, blesbuck, impala, springbuck and blue wildebeest. Bayete is a paradise for identifying trees, grasses, field plants and birds. Bayete specialises in outcomes based education (OBE), camps that includes leadership identification, leadership development, team-building, sport camps, and self-catering groups. These programmes are presented in both Afrikaans and English. With every camp emphasis is put on certain skills, which is taught trough short lectures, and strengthened, tested and practically experienced through outdoor adventure activities. Bayete provides wonderful veld school and training opportunities and an Africa ecoexperience. Quality training, creative camp programmes and exciting activities are presented. All age groups and levels are accommodated including children, the youth, scholars, students, church groups and adults.
Youth Is Our Passion
Email: carelsny@webmail.co.za Web: www.bayeteadventurecentre.co.za facebook.com/bayetecamps GPS 24 37,522â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S 28 25,290â&#x20AC;&#x2122; O
Tell: 014 717 3846 Mobile: 083 412 7015 Fax: 086 626 8658
BLYDE ADVENTURE CAMP BEST CAMP EVER!
Extra Activities
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Night activities such as stalk the lantern, team building games, games evenings, bushveld quiz, niteline
Boat ride on the Blyde Dam
Visit the local reptile park
Visit to wildlife rehab centre
Talks by local conservation groups
Combine adventure activities with team building for your group
Visit to Nyani Cultural Village
Visits to Kruger National Park
Leadership Development Course
Nuke ‘em/ Volleyball
Group Dynamics Course
Rainy day games
Ice breaker games
Team building
Guided nature walks
Games evenings
Supervised swimming
Kettie Paintball
River Crossing
Tarzan Swing
Tubing on the Lower Blyde River
Super Slide (water level dependant)
Snorkeling
Water Ecology and more!
Life Without Adventure Is Nothing
SOME INCLUDED AND EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Life Without Adventure Is Nothing
TEAM BUILDING & COURSES Team building with experienced facilitators at our venue Team building with mobile games may also be done at another venue Group dynamics courses for practical breakaways during conferencing Water based team building games Land based team building games Competitions Or whatever you had in mind for your group – we take special requests
Life Without Adventure Is Nothing
CONTACT US Office: 079 388 2196 or ronel@blydeadventurecamp.com Ops: 071 480 9105 or deon@blydeadventurecamp.com Director: 082 921 9543 or huddle@worldonline.co.za
Life Without Adventure Is Nothing
Check out our website on www.blydeadventurecamp.com Or our facebook page at Bylde Adventure Camp
C A M P E X P E R
P ROVIDING LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES
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Higher Ground has been running programmes of therapeutic recreation (adventure camps) for people with disabilities since 2004. We are an NPO and are based in Durban. Our programmes are run at various venues within an hour or two of Durban, and occasionally in the Western Cape and Gauteng. We are passionate about running our 'camps' and feel that the benefits offered to
partially sighted. Participants have the opportunity to take part in The groups that we activities that they never currently cater for are: dreamed they would, or adults who are blind or could. They gain indepartially sighted, adults pendence. They develop with acquired brain in- self worth. They network juries, young adults and offer each other peer with intellectual impair- support. They become ments, tertiary stumore physically active dents who are blind or and enjoy the great outpartially sighted and doors. The opportunities teens who are blind or really are endless! our participants are huge.
A secondary aim is to provide respite to parents and caregivers. They are able to rest and sometimes even have a holiday of their own whilst knowing that their loved one is having a wonderful time and is well taken care of. Volunteers 'staff' the camps. They are what make the programmes amazing and they are just incredible. They take care of any personal care needs our participants might have, assist with getting around and plan and run our activities. They are usually students or young working people who take time off to make a difference in the lives of our amazing participants. As a result they also gain great experience working with people who have disabilities, which we believe is beneficial to their own communities and spheres of influence.
SOA LEADERSHIP YEAR The Spirit of Adventure Leadership year differs from most others in that it is a working year. It consists of three main parts, namely working as an instructor, participating in adventurous excursions and committing to a study program for the year. Instructing We need young people just out of school to work as instructors with the school groups who attend the camp. The instructors are responsible for leading groups of about 10-12 people through adventurous activities and facilitating their learning and development throughout. We train the instructors in all aspects of the work so that they are competent and confident to maintain the extremely high standard of safety and quality we expect. They are then responsible for carrying out their duties and if done correctly, they have real daily opportunities to make a lasting difference in each individual’s life. Probably the best reason for taking our specific gap year would be the personal and skills development which occurs through the work and contact with persons of a variety of ages. This development will be invaluable throughout a person’s life. Instructors sign an employment contract, as required by law and are paid per day for working with groups. Accommodation and food is provided when working and studying.
Excursions We facilitate a number of adventure trips each year and we encourage each instructor to attend as many as their finances will allow. Currently these include paragliding, advanced rock climbing, scuba diving, Big 5 hiking and camping trips. These are perhaps a luxury but we have selected experiences and refined them over the years so that they will be meaningful and not just a “temporary high”. Most people will never get another chance to do a lot of what we offer and we are also able to offer slightly better prices because of group size and regular bookings etc.
Study We expect each instructor to engage in some sort of study program each year. It is there for a number of very good reasons such as making better/more informed decisions about a full study path, gaining more insight into career choices, ruling out potential career choices etc etc. There is a vast selection of distance learning institutions, courses and subjects out there to choose from. Sometimes just the quiet and distance from the home and city allows minds to think a little more clearly and see a bigger picture. The development of each of the instructors is of as much importance as the development of the school learners and we do our best to help and encourage each instructor to grow and make sound decisions from the year.
www.spiritofadventure.za.org
“Life is either a great adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller Spirit of Adventure runs specially crafted courses which continually challenge mental, physical, emotional and spiritual abilities of each person with the aim of developing Personal and Inter-Personal skills among individuals and groups. Activities Include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Group Dynamics The Mast Project Orienteering Rock Climbing Abseiling Rap Jumping Grand Traverse Objective Setting Campfire Cooking Leadership exercises Snake pit Night mission Reviews Obstacle courses/Assault courses Adventure Race Raft-building Mind Munchers Stalk the lantern Night Bivouack 4x4 Go-Kartig Leadership and related theory Strategic Paintball High and low ropes courses Campfire Concert Survivor
Courses can be tailored to single or multi day camps according to the specific needs of each group. Oliver Page (Director) spiritofadventure@gmail.com Cell: 082 410 7870 Fax: 0866 108 104 Lenti Page (bookings & enquiries) lentipage@gmail.com Cell: 084 215 6383 Fax: 0866 199 760
The Spirit of Adventure Magaliesberg is located next to the Olifantsnek dam looking onto the picturesque Retief’s Kloof. There is accommodation for up to 144 students in 12 sleeper cabins and 12 staff members in comfortable wooden cabins. Spirit of Adventure’s point of difference lies in its widely recognized adeptness at tailoring courses highly pertinent to the needs of each group based on the unusual and challenging nature of activities, and the relevance of the theoretical material used. Changing cycles of the Spirit of Adventure theory-activity-review discipline are used in various combinations to produce the desired results. Spirit of Adventure was founded in 1994 with the purpose of: • Developing the potential of young people • Conveying up to date effective leadership theory • Personal development • Team building through outdoor adventure Students are led in small teams by trained Instructors participating in our Leadership year programme. They are sensitive, enthusiastic, positive young people who work hard to ensure that each pupil is fully involved and fully supported as they face the challenges of the course. Our focus for every one of our course participants is to establish overall achievement and skills in leadership, personal development (self-esteem, self-confidence and in positive self-image) and team efectiveness, aiming to build co-operative relationships with other people.
“One of the reasons we use The Spirit of Adventure is your reputation for leadership training. Another is to expose our boys to different training styles and to bond and unite them as a team.” Dave Knowles, Head, St Stithians Boys’ College
“The course content was superb. All of our school objectives were met on camp. The course was the right length and the activities suitably varied and challenging.” St Andrew School for girls
KWAZULU NATAL MIDLANDS, DRAKENSBERG, LADYSMITH, SPIOENKOP
CONTACT US: Phone 036 4889015 info@emsenicamp.co.za www.emsenicamp.co.za Facebook
WHERE WE ARE SITUATED
We take pleasure in this opportunity to introduce to you our Em’seni Conference Centre and camp. “Em’seni” means “Place of Grace” and we believe that this is experienced by all who visit Em'seni. With its incredible natural beauty, Em'seni is a place where people will discover spiritual, emotional and psychological healing and wholeness.
•2.5 hours from Durban •3.5 hours from Gauteng •16 km from Winterton •30 km from Ladysmith
Situated on the banks of the Tugela River below Spioenkop Dam and nestling in the valley between Winterton & Ladysmith. The origins of Em’seni came from the need to create a home base for Scripture Union Independent Schools camping and the site operates as their home base. However, we were aware that many others will be able to make use of these wonderful facilities as well, and so Em'seni operates as a facility in its own name. WHY USE EM'SENI?
After 11 years of existence, Em’seni has been used for School field trips, Adventure camps, Church groups, Confirmation camps, Leadership & Prefect courses, Scripture Union Winter & Summer camps, and YWAM events. We are the base for the Berg and Bush Mountain Bike race, Oxpecker Trail Run and many specialized courses.
FACILITIES Em'seni offers about 130 beds, in combinations of up to 8 in a room. Quality ablutions adjoin the bedrooms. A large dining room and separate conference hall with smaller alcoves and meeting rooms allows for ample meeting space for 150 people. A modern industrial kitchen is fully equipped and food standards are high. Em'seni does not allow groups to self-cater, but instead its competent staff satisfy the physical needs while programme leaders can focus on intellectual, spiritual and other needs. Staff and other adults are accommodated in quality chalets.
Flexible program facilitation Good conferencing spaces Team Building activities Leadership activities Low Ropes Course Raft Building experiences Hikes and Orienteering Boer War History Sports Fields
RUN YOUR OWN PROGRAM OR PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMPETENT STAFF Em'seni is very flexible in how you make use of our facility. You are welcome to book it and run your own programme. Alternatively, we will work with you to make a personalised programme to meet your specific needs. We do have installed sound and data projection facilities and white boards are available. ON SITE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
On site there is a swimming pool and spectacular Tugela River frontage, which offer many water opportunities including a “bum slide” and kayaking. A large field, and volleyball courts allows for any number of games and other fun activities. Lovely river walks and access to the Spioenkop Game reserve and dam nearby increase options for activities. Em'seni is a birders paradise. The historical Spioenkop Mountain towers nearby and offers a glimpse into the Anglo-Boer war. Many schools use us as a base for touring the KZN Battlefields, with qualified guides available.
LIMINAL SPACE AND TEMPORARY COMMUNITY “All transformation takes place in liminal space. Nothing fresh or creative emerges when we are inside our selfconstructed comfort zones, only more of the same. Much of the work of the biblical God and human destiny itself is to get people into liminal space and to keep them there long enough to learn something essential and genuinely new. It is the ultimate teachable space…” Richard Rohr in Adam’s Return. At Em'seni we understand that getting young people out of their normal spaces and home comfort or discomforts is essential for making an impact on their lives. Liminal space is the in-between space, where the normal and expected is not present and new real things can happen. It is the threshold of the new, the doorway from the old – the pause before going forward. The creation of a Temporary Community takes place on a camp experience and elements that enable this process are being in Nature, with comfortable surroundings and minimal rules. This allows the young person to relax unwind and be ready to receive new ideas an challenges on how they live and perceive reality. An understanding of comfort, growth and panic zones is essential in creating a good teachable moment. A teachable moment, in education, is the time at which learning a particular topic or idea becomes possible or easiest. If a young person is in “panic” mode then learning shuts down and survival takes over. If a young person is in comfort zone then they can do and say the right things but there is little change potential. Processing helps young people make connections between their educational experiences and real life, as well as future learning. It helps them realize that they can apply the lessons they learn and skills they use in a “contrived environment” to real life issues. Processing helps create purpose, meaning, and focus of an activity and helps learners take advantage of teachable moments. These are things we understand, build into our programmes and impact on young lives, so join us at Em'seni and together we will build the future.
Mission Statement: Ablaze is an intense, yearlong leadership and discipleship course that teaches the student to love God, to have a firm foundation in Jesus Christ, to serve others as God has commanded us.
ablaze 2017 Building leaders Changing lives
Gap Service Year Year of your life
Partnering with camp El Olam
·The students will be trained to facilitate programmes at Camp El Olam, this will include the planning and running of camps, where the sharing of the gospel, team building and training leadership are the main objectives.
Community service
Outatown
Debriefing week @ Wild Coast Team building Berg Hike Across Border Mission
Training inc.
·First Aid·High Ropes·Water activities, kayaking and water safety ·Learning to brief and de-brief activities·Running team building activities ·Bush and animal identification- guided walks· water studies·Sports and games· Night activities·Helping in the kitchen and serving·Administration CCSA(Christian Camping Southern Africa) conference
Bible Study
Be still and know that I an God.
Understanding the First Principles of the Christian FaithThe aim is to empower you to live your life for Jesus Christ your saviour and in obedience to His word. To understand the importance of the Word of God and a deeper walk with Jesus, learn to be still before the Living God. And to be a worthy ambassador of Christ and live a life of giving.
Cost? R4100.00 per month For more detailed information and application forms please contact Rae Hawyes 082 578 9980 rae@elolam.co.za
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TE I S P M A C F E I T E R A S UC RT O O P S L E S MA Perfectly located just 15 km from Bloemfontein, you will find this hidden gem laying snugly within the beauty of the Free State Veld On the banks of a small river, your group will have access to the best nature has to offer Programmes for groups of more than 60 pupils * Leadership Development Programme specifically aimed towards Grade 6 and Grade 11 learners * Grade 12 Programme preparing youth for their future beyond school * Team-work focused Programme * Adventure Programme that takes learners from their comfort zones * Water activities Programme * Overnight Camp Programme
Please contact Ernst at 078 019 5358 e-mail: retiefkamp@vcsv.co.za Fax: 086 714 4371
A PL ACE OF DEVE GROWTH LOPM ENT AND FUN!
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE? For children • 11 Rondavels with 5 bunk beds each • Ablution facilities for boys and girls • 6 Rondavels with 5 bunk beds each + a bathroom • 8 dormitories with 20 bunk beds each + 2 large bathrooms For staff members • 2 Rondavels with 3 single beds each and a bathroom • 2 Flat with 2 single beds and a bathroom • 2X2 room flats with 6 single beds each and a bathroom Kitchens * 2 Stoves * 7 Gas burners * 2 Deep freezers/fridges * Cool room * Tilt pan * 3 Urns * Pots * Basins * Pans * Buckets * Kettles * Mugs * Large basins * Trays * Serving spoons * Graters * Bread knives * Whisks/Whips PROFESSIONAL CATERERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT – we provide only stoves, gas burners ( bring their own gas), freezers, cool room , tilt pan and basins Halls • ATC Fourie hall - approximately 100 people – stage, small screen, chairs • Big hall – big screen, stage, chairs – approximately 600 people Braai facilities • 8 large outdoor braais * Braai lapa * 2 small drum braais Prayer rooms • 3 prayer rooms in the Administration block – silence is kept. Entry to Maselspoort Holiday Resort If you want to go to the resort, you can phone the office at 051 – 441 7848 to make arrangements. Adventure course Paintball, climbing wall, Zipline, high and low rope courses for team building is available at an additional cost to the normal group package rate.
Goodland Fountain Estate Group Camp Venue
GOODLAND ESTATE is nestled in the peaceful Seringveld Nature Conservancy 45 km from Pretoria and 15 km from Cullinan. Three unique facilities on two different farms for group camps, such as youth camps, adventure training, team building, prayer retreats, church camps and day hiking. GOODLAND FOUNTAIN (main camp) offers: Accommodation for groups of 60-100 Large multi-function hall and kitchen Veranda with seating for 50 diners Luxurious lawns ideal for group games and team building activities A boma for campfires Two swimming pools for supervised swimming Barn (8mx16m) for indoor activities and games. Garden with secluded corners for contemplation CASA RIPARIA (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The River Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) offers: A serene, secluded venue by the dam wall En suite accommodation for groups of 10-20 (Four rooms with five beds each). Attractive function hall (5mx8m) for parties and events A boma for campfires A small but equipped kitchen 20 caravan stands KAMP REYNARD offers: Accommodation for groups of 20-50 Hall (17m x 7 m) for church activities, lectures, group games or dining Vast veranda (30m x 3 m) for socializing, relaxing and regeneration 80 Hectares of bushveld with hills, valley and stream for getting away from it all Trails for hiking and nature study Shallow swimming pool (1 m deep throughout) for supervised swimming Spacious lawns ideal for group games, tents or caravans A boma for campfires An equipped kitchen
Kamp Reynard forms part of the GOODLAND ESTATE, although it is situated on a different and separate farm on the opposite side of the Boekenhoutkloof. Although it is not a fenced game farm, it forms part of the Seringveld Conservancy and takes pride in the richness of its unspoiled nature.
We believe that every visitor passing through has an impact and makes a difference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; either positively or negatively. We are deeply grateful for every thought, word or deed that actively seeks to honour the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence on our land. And we are deeply concerned about anything that casually or purposefully dishonours Him.
GOODLAND ESTATE is a Christian establishment that has been dedicated to the Lord. We have been blessed so richly by the Lord that we earnestly seek to channel this blessing to everyone who comes through our gates. We have also been blessed very richly by visiting groups who have established places of worship. We sincerely wish every visitor to be touched by the living presence of the Lord on our land, and to experience his blessing, peace, healing and regeneration.
In this vein we actively discourage excessive use of alcohol, music that is heard outside the walls of the building where it is played, noisy quadbikes, littering, etc. And we welcome every visitor who reveres and enjoys this wonderful world created for and entrusted to us. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES HE LEADS ME BESIDE QUIET WATERS HE RESTORES MY SOUL (Psalm 23)
Contact: Lalie Fourie - Tel: 082 520 2232 - Fax: 086 697 5315 - Web: www.goodland.co.za facebook.com/GoodlandEstateCampVenue
Comfortable self-catering accommodation for families and groups of up to 140 people, in fully equipped chalets Located between Sabie & Hazyview on the R536 Exceptional views over the Sabie River Valley Centrally situated to view all the attractions on the scenic Panorama Route Excellent team building facilities in close proximity 35 km from the nearest entrance gate to the Kruger National Park Lapa available for functions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; catering on request Excellent security
Phone 071 545 0155
email: sabaan@telkomsa.net
www.sabaan.co.za
Hidden amongst the majestic Lowveld mountains Window, Sabaan is located 30 km from Sa- tions like God's bie and 15.5 km from Hazyview Bourkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luck Pot Holes, Blyde River Canyon, the Mac Mac Falls on the R536 and many more. With a sparkling clear swimming Sabaan is in close proximity of pool offering spectacular views, a adventures beyond your imaginaplay area with slide, 2 trampo- tion: lines, jungle gym and swings, a Zip lines, aerial cable trails, big tennis court, snooker table, and swings and bridge jumps will get more, Sabaan is the perfect setting your adrenaline pumping, while close encounters with rescued elefor a group getaway. phants and chimpanzees promise With 22 self catering chalets, to be a touching, unforgettable sleeping up to 140 guests, Sabaan experience. is also the ideal venue for family Go hot air ballooning, caving, reunions, church and school quad biking, hiking or mountain biking, to mention but a few. camps and group functions. Catering for groups can be done This region is sure to keep you on request. entertained for days on end. Sabaan is ideally situated for visits to the Kruger National Park and to Facilities at the Resort explore the magnificent Panorama Lapa - The lapa, with braai faciliRoute, with world-famous attrac- ties and fully equipped kitchen, is
ideal available for birthday parties, family gatherings, church & school camps and company functions, at a nominal fee. Swimming pool - The swimming pool is a great attraction for everyone. You can either relax in the pool or take your chance on the famous adventure pole. The pool overlooks the beautiful Sabie Valley. Play Park - The play park is another area where kids of all ages can enjoy themselves at no cost. There are 2 trampolines, a slide, swings, climbing frames and volleyball. Games room - The games room includes a pool table, table tennis, darts and snooker table. Tennis court Contact us for your next tour and group tour.
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Situated in a malaria free part of the Limpopo Province of South Africa, nestled in the mountains is the home of a life changing experience. of Magoebaskloof, Being only three hours from Pretoria, the Warriors academy is ideally positioned to offer a variety of camps, leadership programs and activities for schools and youth groups. We also run a gap year program for school leavers and now more recently have introduced an Outdoor Pursuits Multi Activity Instructors Development Program.
We offer a selection of adventure, personal growth and leadership options to school and youth groups both from South Africa and abroad, that have stood the test of time and ensure that each and every child in the program has an experience of a lifetime. Our program is designed to develop young people through a series of practical and innovative methods. We make it our mission not to run the same programme that our patrons have had on previous camps, but rather to have a fresh combination of activities designed to really challenge the participants. Having Fun is a key ingredient found in all our activities and everyone is encouraged to engage fully throughout the course. We have a large dedicated staff and an intensive program guaranteed to keep our visitors busy from the moment they arrive. Our course themes are a combination of physical, mental and emotional activities designed to focus on key components of personal and leadership development. We collaborate with our clients, tailoring the course to suit their individual preferences and time frames. We can accommodate groups from twenty to one hundred and twenty in our new tent Village, giving participants an exciting camping experience. Here they will be able to bond with fellow participants under the supervision of a highly motivated and dedicated staff. The program focuses on personal growth through adventure and challenge, and we employ an innovative approach to the delivery thereof. We also have an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every child mattersâ&#x20AC;? philosophy so we ensure that each and every child in the program is catered for in all aspects of the program.
Giant tree climb, Underground maze, Pancake making, Obstacle course, Initiative exercises, Potjie competition, Theatre evening, Walk the plank, Giant See Saw, Night walk, Wide game, Orienteering, Sports/fitness training, Crazy olympics, Team building, Warriors Compass time and many more. Each program will be set in accordance with the season and predicted weather in mind so the combination of group activities may vary from one Program to the next. However, our key concepts remain a focus in the presentation of the program.
•Leadership Development – •Adventure through play •Character development •Resolution enhancement •Risk taking and management •Group dynamics •Fitness training
This will vary depending on each schools’ individual choices. A typical WYLD course will be five days and four nights. We provide young people with the edge on a future with promise and potential and we equip young people with skills that stand out on applications to universities and in the eyes of potential employers. We know that competencies such as an understanding of EQ skills, time, stress and conflict management , leadership, and now more recently ”followship”, team work and collaborative problem solving and creativity will become increasingly important in a global economy. Coupled with an acute personal, environmental and social awareness, young graduates have to be carefully prepared to enter the job market with skills and competencies not always fully provided by even the best schools. To address this we have designed a range of programs that enhance and enrich existing areas of personal development and produce ‘stand out global citizens’ complementing modern parenting needs - We are passionate about equipping young men and women with the skills and life experiences they need to succeed at university, in a career and in life and to create the environment for personal and professional growth. The Warriors program is distilled into 5 pillars which are integrated and delivered in 4 quests of seven weeks each. Each quest has a flagship adventure activity complemented with a rich and varied assortment of diverse activities. These are available over different time periods during the year to cater for increasing requests from schools, youth institutions and parents. Each is showcased on our website. Although we recommend full year participation, each quest with its unique features, make it possible for a student to join in at any time of the year and participate in a range of experiences that are designed around the 5 pillars: • Core Skills (EQ fitness) – strengthening the inner being. • Epic Skills - Driving resilience and character growth through adventure. • Self Skills - Part 1: How to develop and present a digital presence to the real world. Part 2: An introduction to the commercial world. • We Skills - Embracing the gift of giving – extensive community service • Eco Skills - Engagement with the natural world: conservation and wildlife appreciation.
The Warriors Seasonal Quest Programs are designed for young adults who are looking for real direction, change and purpose. The foundation of the Programs is to support the transition of entering adulthood. Being completely different from the typical well-worn commercial gap-years, Warriors has had remarkable results and success for over a decade. Past Parents and Warriors become one big family, and all their references about their amazing experiences speak for themselves.
After the successful year on the Warriors gap year program participants may apply for the Multi Activity Instructor Development Program. This is a selected portfolio of outdoor pursuit skills designed to fully equip a graduate with the required to enter employment in the adventure industry. With this training our graduates will have the qualification, skills and experience needed to get a jumpstart in the adventure guiding industry. This is a two-year Program starting in the Warriors Gap year program with the Second year focusing more on instructor traits. There is a growing need in South Africa to not only train outdoor pursuits instructors, but to do so at a standard comparable with the international arena. • • • • • • • •
Our aim is to train instructors, not only for the South African Market, but also for the wider more diverse international arena. Warriors instructors receive training from professional facilitators, each of whom are highly experienced and qualified in their respective fields of expertise. With adventure guides being in such short supply in South Africa, and a growing need for experienced and qualified multi-activity instructors, Warriors Academy has set about developing this course and aim at being national leaders in the training of such personnel.
The performance of multiple activities Setting up and conducting Standard Operating Procedures of each activity All safety aspects of each activity Equipment care and maintenance for each activity Client care Administration requirements Basic general knowledge of common Fauna and Flora of South Africa Basic knowledge of Geography, Climatology and Astronomy of south Africa
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SAQA Level 4 Nature Site Guide (3 Biomes) SAQA Fall Protection Plan Developer MDT Mountain Leaders CATHSETA Mountain leader Wilderness Rescue Complete Outdoor Instructors BOSWA Phase 5 Survival Ranger River Guide and White Water Training First Aid – Level Three Ropes Course Instructors Orienteering Mountain Bike Instructor Diving Instructor Luxury Yacht Specialist for a more complete description of the course, please visit our website at www.warriors.co.za for further information, contact: Tel: 072 019 0951 Email: charles@warriors.co.za or Tel: 083 737 2892 Email: rowena@warriors.co.za
Eastern Cape, a place of natural wonders Compiled by Shamin Chibba
Cross the border into the Eastern Cape, whether along the N6 or N2, and an overwhelming calm takes over. Its green hills, dense forests and warm seas embrace the visitor, revealing all that is sacred and making you feel as if you have arrived home.
EC-Gonubie The Eastern Cape's landscape is varied and suits the taste of any tourist. You can ski the alpine slopes of Tiffindell, hike the forests of Tsitsikamma, lounge on any of its golden beaches and take in the savannah culture of the Karoo. (Images: Shamin Chibba, unless stated otherwise)
The Eastern Cape's natural landscape is varied and caters for tourists of all kinds. One can ski the alpine slopes of Tiffindell, surf the Supertubes in Jeffrey's Bay , hike the forest in Hogsback and explore the oddities in the savannah-like Karoo towns. The Eastern Cape is a storied part of South Africa, filled with people carving out a life in what is the country's poorest province. Despite this, its people have a lot of heart and if you spend a little time with them, you will feel as if you have always belonged there.
EC-beachfront The East London beachfront hosts one of the country’s biggest New Years’ bashes each year. But between the parties, it is calm, with many East Londoners walking or running on the promenade at the end of the day.
EC-KologhaForest Kologha Forest in Stutterheim is the second largest natural forest in South Africa after the Knysna Forest. It can be explored by foot, mountain bike and even on horseback. For those looking to do a spot of fishing, the forest’s waterways are home to trout. Be on the lookout for the forest’s many inhabitants, which include bushpigs, bats, monkeys, duikers and numerous birds. (Image: SA-Venues.com)
EC-DonkinStreetHouses Built between 1860 and 1880, the Donkin Street terraced houses in Port Elizabeth are actually integrated as a single unit. The whole street was declared a national monument in 1967.
EC-Tiffindell Tiffindell Ski Resort, in the Southern Drakensberg, is South Africa’s only ski and snowboarding resort. Established in 1993, the resort has since become the country’s winter playground. It uses snow making and grooming machines to maintain the ski hill. (Image: Tiffindell Ski Resort)
EC-Hogsback The Eco Shrine in the mystical village of Hogsback is a nod to the power of art, nature, science and the sacred. In the distance are the three ridges from which the Hogsback takes its name. Some speculate that Hogsback’s magical surrounds inspired JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Residents have run with the claim, with names like Camelot, Hobbiton, Rivendell, The Shire, Lothlorien and Middle Earth seen everywhere. When you visit, don’t forget to hike to the Madonna and Child waterfall. (Image: Flickr, South African Tourism)
EC-HoleinWall Hole in the Wall is a village south of Coffee Bay on the Wild Coast. In isiXhosa, the area is called esiKhaleni, which means ‘the place of sound’. Some say the name comes from the cracking sound made by waves slapping the rocks while others believe it comes from a legend about a young maiden who fell in love with one of the mythical ‘sea people’. (Image: Flickr, South African Tourism)
EC-JBay Jeffrey’s Bay is South Africa’s number one surf spot, known as Supertubes. It attracts some of the best surfers in the world for the Billabong Surf Pro Championship, in July each year. (Image: Flickr, South African Tourism)
C-BigTree02 The Big Tree in Tsitsikamma is estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old, stands 36.6 metres tall and has a trunk circumference of nine metres.
EC-hawkers The beachfront in East London is a great place for tourists to pick up arts and crafts.
EC-N2 The N2 road runs along the Eastern Cape coast, linking Cape Town and Durban and beyond. It forms part of the Garden Route. The road cuts through some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse flora and fauna as well as picturesque Eastern Cape towns such as Port Alfred and EC-StormsRiver The Paul Sauer Bridge, better known as Storms River Bridge, has become symbolic for travellers along the Garden Route. It was the highest concrete arch in Africa at 120 metres above the river until the Bloukrans Bridge was built in 1984. The latter stands at 216 metres above the river. Both bridges are on the N2. (Image: Flickr, South African Tourism)
Kenton-on-Sea. EC-Owl-House In Nieu Bethesda, The Owl House is a testament to the power of imagination. With its numerous sculptures of owls, bottle-skirted hostesses, mermaids, camels and pilgrims, The Owl House has become almost a required stop for visitors to the Karoo village. Depending on your outlook, the place is either weird or wonderful. (Image: Flickr, South African Tourism)
EC-Valley-of-Desolation-GraaffReinet The dolerite columns of the Valley of Desolation, just 14 kilometres from Graaff-Reinet, rise 120 metres from the valley floor. The nearby Camdeboo National Park, seen in the background, is known for its biodiversity, with more than 220 species of birdlife, 336 plants and 43 mammals. (Image: South African Tourism)
EC-PE Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city centre was declared a public space in perpetuity by Sir Rufane Donkin. It has a lighthouse and stone pyramid monument upon which an inscription was placed by Donkin in honour of his late wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city was named.
Read more: http://www.mediaclub.co.za/visitsa/4518-galleryeastern-cape-a-place-of-natural-and-mysticalwonders#ixzz4etSVA8fk
‘n Week is te min! As kinders het ons die uitsonderlike voorreg gehad om skoolkampe te ervaar. Vir meeste bly dit vandag nog deel van ons kindsbeen herinneringe wat ons baie na aan die hart lê. Raak betrokke in ‘n gesprek wat handel oor skoolkampe en baie vinnig sal elkeen sy beste kampervaring uitlig as die beste in die wêreld! Dit is hoe ons gevorm word, dit is deel van ons grondslag en so ‘n skoolkamp maak so duidelike 'n afdruk in ons lewe dat dit ‘n baken sal bly vir altyd. Een so kamp wat baie duidelik gefokus is om die ervaring by hul terrein te vervleg met die karakterbou van ons jeug, is ATKVDrakensville. Behalwe dat die programme en aktiwiteite wat hier aangebied word van die hoogste standaard is, word dit binne die sprokiesmooi en Wêrelderfenisgebied gedoen. Die gidse by die enigste Amafageakkrediteerde sentrum in KZN, word geakkrediteer in lyn met die om op te tree as bewaarders van ‘n uitgestorwe kultuur, die San-rotskuns.
Foefieglybaan: 123m oor ‘n dam Abseil: Drakensville het twee afsonderlike abseilpunte, 7m hoog by Woodstock dam en 15m hoog binne loop afstand vanaf die oord. Boogskiet: Op perseel geleë en kyk uit op die Amfiteater
Gidse by ATKV-Drakensville is geregistreer by die Departement van Toerisme en spesialiseer in verskeie kultuurgebiede onder andere die Basotho, Zulu, Khoi-San, Voortrekkers, Oorlogslagvelde, Pioniersgeskiedenis en vele meer. Die gidse is verder geakkrediteer en geregistreer by die Departement van Toerisme in spesialisvelde soos “Abseil” en “Mountaineering” (klim en staptogte) om die avontuurprogramme aan te bied Uitstekende akkommodasie Op die perseel is daar twee pragtige koshuise wat oor die omliggende berge uitkyk. Die koshuise is toegerus om verskeie groottes groepe te akkommodeer, tesame met die personeel wat hulle vergesel. Uitstekende etes kan saam met die akkommodasie voorsien word, en word vanuit die Koswerf restaurant bedien. Alhoewel die koshuise onderskeidelik 96 en 60 leerders kan akkommodeer is dit ook moontlik om groter groepe te kan huisves. Fasiliteite wat uitkyk oor `n Wêrelderfenisterein
Staproetes: Verskeie roetes is beskikbaar, Langer dagroetes en korterroetes deur inheemse Geelhoutwoude en verby talle watervalle kan volgens vereistes van elke groep aangebied word., Daar kan onder andere na die voet van die Tugela waterval (Wêreld se tweede hoogste waterval: 948m) gestap word. Perdry: Gidse bied perdeversorgingsprogram as hooffokus aan Vlotbou: Vind meestal plaas op plaaslike dam
Verfbal:Tenvolle toegeruste verfbal-baan op perseel met uitsigte op die Noordelike Drakensberge Hindernisbaan: Verskeie bane gebou op ons perseel vir spanbou, leierskap en avontuur doeleindes.
Aanbied van kursusse in lyn met die Nasionale Kurrikulum (Dept van Onderwys) Vakke soos Natuurlike Wetenskappe, Geografie, Biologie, Geologie, Toerisme, Hotelbestuur, Kuns-en-Kultuur, Lewensorientering, Geskiedenis en Landbou word ingesluit in programme. Geriewe: Die omgewingsentrum is verseker enig in sy soort, personeel is uitstekend opgelei en voldoen aan van die hoogste geakkrediteerde vereistes van die Nasionale Departement van Toerisme. Die natuurskoonheid van die berge spreek vir hulself. Met geriewe om alle ouderdomme te akkommodeer, spesifiek skoolgroepe en jong mense is ATKV-Drakensville se omgewingsentrum perfek vir jou! Pasgemaakte programme word saamgestel om die groep se unieke behoeftes te akkommodeer.
Verfbal:Tenvolle toegeruste verfbal-baan op perseel met uitsigte op die Noordelike Drakensberge Hindernisbaan: Verskeie bane op ons perseel vir spanbou-, leierskap- en avontuurdoeleindes.
Ander geriewe wat beskikbaar is sluit in die verhitte swembaddens buite en onderdak, koue buite-swembad, gerieflike kampgeriewe en moderne behuising. Vermaak aktiwiteite beskikbaar is 'n mini-gholfbaan, waterglybaan, wipmatte, speletjieskamer, monsterskaak, jukskei en muurbal.
As jou skool â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n terrein wil besoek wat deel gaan word van die skool se legendariese Ekologiestudie: Woudstudies, waterstudies en kampe , is 'n besoek aan ATKVDrakensvillehierdie sonder twyfel die moeite grassavannatudies werd. Unieke besoekpunte: Royal Natal National Park, Golden Gate National Park, Drakensberg Seunskoor, Falcon Ridge Birds of Prey, Dragon Rock Reptile Centre, Spioenkap slagveld, Kerkenberg en Retiefklip, en Eskom Hidroelektriese skema Alle aktiwiteite word aangewend om die groep se unieke behoeftes te akkommodeer en hope pret te verseker!
At Ulovane we offer dedicated, professional and career orientated training with the development of the learner as the priority. We provide exceptional nature trails and marine guide training throughout South Africa.
CAreer FoCUS CoUrSeS
SpeCiAliSed GUide CoUrSeS
1 Year | 6 Month | 19 Week | 10 Week
Trails, Birding And Marine Guide
These Career Focus courses ensure you an excellent start to your career in the Lodge and Guiding Industry. Ulovane Environmental Training can help you achieve your guiding skills and qualifications in the most spectacular and unmatched experience available. These professional skills and recognized qualifications will open the doors to your guiding career anywhere in Africa.
These Specialised courses are for existing FGASA guides. Ulovane Environmental Training can assist you in achieving specialised qualifications, so that you may go on to be a guide that everyone wants to hire! Specialised guiding will expand your opportunities within the Eco Tourism industry and will open doors for your guiding career that you never even dreamed possible!
www.ulovane.co.za | enquiries@ulovane.co.za
po Box 2145, port Alfred, eastern Cape, South Africa, 6170
For more course information contact:
RINA BOTHA COURSE INSTRUCTOR hone: +27 (0)82 801 0646 Fax: +27 (0)86 671 0816 Mobile: +27 (0)82 801 0646 Rina@pase.co.za GERT BOTHA URBAN SURVIVAL COURSE INSTRUCTOR Gert@pase.co.za Mobile: +27 (0)78 958 0503 www.pase.co.za en FB:PASE.
PRACTICAL • ADAPTIVE • SURVIVAL • EDUCATION
Sasol Young Explorer – Mammals is a beautiful, exciting and multilingual app that introduces young kids (3–8 years old) to the majestic wild creatures of southern Africa. The app seamlessly blends
storytelling and game playing in a fun and educational way, which will keep kids engaged for hours at a time as they develop their reading and learning skills.
Young Explorer is beautifully illustrated throughout, with each animal presented separately and
shown in its natural habitat. It is packed with fascinating facts: where the animals live, what they eat, how big they are, what their tracks look like, and when they are active. Calls and videos of animals in the wild provide extra entertainment for curious young minds.
Challenging, age-appropriate games are thrown into the mix, adding extra fun and pleasure to the
learning experience.
There are four languages in the app – English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Kids can read
descriptions, listen to narrations and play games in any of these languages, and easily switch between them within the app.
Pub date: April 2015 Price: R99,99
Language: English,
IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans
Recommended age: 3–8 Designed for: iPad & Android tablets
File size: ± 300 mb
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Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans)
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Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos
Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty)
Fun for kids to use on their own, with friends, siblings or older family members Fosters a love of nature
No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links
(except in the Help section which is protected by a parent gate)
YOUTUBE: Check out our app videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw
WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com
MEDIA & BLOGGERS: For further information or to request review copies please contact: Joanita Nel JNel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550
Pub date: August 2015 Price: R99,99
Language: English,
IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans
Recommended age: 3–8 Designed for: iPad & Android tablets
File size: ± 300 mb
Sasol Young Explorer – Frogs is the second app in the new Young Explorer nature series for kids. Colourful, informative and stimulating, Frogs introduces young children (3–8 years old) to 55 of the most common and rare frog species found in southern Africa. The descriptions of the animals – in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans – are written in easy and accessible language and narrated by professional voice-over artists. There are also calls for all the frogs, except one – the only voiceless species in the region – while videos for 29 species show these delightful creatures in their natural habitat. ‘Quick facts’ about the size, egg type, location and conservation status of each species are revealed by toggling between illustrations of the different features on the screen. The app includes a play section with four games: puzzles, memory card games, an animal naming game and a nature cleanup game. There are lots of opportunities to tap, toggle, touch and swipe, listen, watch, and learn. Perfect for pre-readers and young learners, the app will keep kids engaged and help them learn about the fascinating creatures that we share our world with.
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Multilingual app in four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a frog specialist Tap and listen to text in all four languages Ideal learning tool, especially for children learning to read, or learning a second language Expands kids’ vocabulary in a way that is engaging and relevant to them Record and listen to yourself reading Tap to play calls or watch videos Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty) Fosters a love of nature No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com
PRAISE FOR SASOL YOUNG EXPLORER – MAMMALS
“My kids really loved it … fun and easy learning that inspired them to explore further. We really can’t wait for more apps in this series to be – Se7en Blog published.” “This is a brilliant app for kids. It is great for vocabulary stimulation and information building! It kept all three my kids – 8, 6 and 3 years – entertained.”
– Rabia Mohidien, Speech and Language Therapist
MEDIA & BLOGGERS:
For further information or to request review copies please contact: Joanita Nel jnel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550
Situated within the beautiful 1,000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres outside Nelspruit, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to chimps that have been misplaced from their natural habitats in Africa. Chimp Eden was established in 2006 and is home to 33 chimpanzees. This JGI chimpanzee sanctuary brings the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education end eco-tourism. The goal of the chimpanzee sanctuary is to rescue chimpanzees that have survived the bush meat trade, been orphaned, traded in the illegal pet market, or rescued from being traumatised for entertainment in circuses, beach resorts and night clubs.
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Charlie The chimpanzees at Chimp Eden are the lucky ones, living out their lives in a risk free environment and being provided with the necessary attention to recover from the trauma they have experienced. The chimpanzees spend their days in semi-wild enclosures, and show normal social interaction and behavioural patterns as group members. The South African chimpanzee sanctuary is proud to be part of the Jane Good Institute, which is a global leader in the effort to conserve and preserve endangered species and habitats, and in particular chimpanzees.
On your guided tour, each chimpanzee is introduced and their often sad stories are told in an effort to create awareness and educate the guests on the struggles wild chimpanzees face and what we all can do to help save an protect these beautiful creatures for our future generations.
Martha The sanctuary is open to the public 7 days a week. Two chimpanzee families are visited on the 3 daily tours (10:00am, 12:00pm &14:00pm)
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The sanctuary is a non-profit organization and rely greatly on donations from the public and the guests that visit the sanctuary and support us by doing a tour, becoming a chimpanzee guardian or simply buying a unique gift in our curio shop.
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Tour prices
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Adult: R185.00 Pensioner: R145.00 Children under 12: R80.00
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www.chimpeden.com
We need your help! Please come visit soon.
Skogheim Christian Conference Centre, KZN
IMPILO NEQINISO Adventure Camps
A fully catered Christian conference and camping facility. A true place of rest where you can seek God while we take care of you.
Beautiful spacious gardens Tranquil, retreat surroundings Large pool and pavilion area Sports and recreation facilities En-suite, dormitory and tented accommodation Ten minutes from the beach and town centre Braai and bonfire facilities Delicious home cooked meals Staff with a heart to serve Walking and Bikng Trails
Outdoor leadership camps Customised programming Dynamix team building & training Experiential learning facilitation Fun, challenging activities
Phone: 039 685 4793 Fax: 086 292 1535 E-mail: bookings@skogheim.org.za impilo@skogheim.org.za Website: www.skogheim.org.za Skogheim Christian Trust is a registered NPO 144-986NPO
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Centre based programmes Venture Forth has been passionately involved in youth outdoor adventure education since our inception in 1994 and we have gained substantial experience organising and running youth adventure camps at various venues across South Africa.
members. We can organise and operate the entire camp for you or just take care of certain specialist activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, hiking, high ropes or raft building while you look after the rest.
Our emphasis is on providing experiential learnAlthough We have our own dedicated VFI Adventure Cen- ing through adventure tre in the mountain wilderness activities with educational and self-development outarea of the Hex River in the comes. Activities range Western Cape we can run camps anywhere in the country from the physically easy or internationally at any suita- to high activity challenges all incorporating personal, ble venue. team and mental chalWe can source venues to suit lenges to learn from. Acyour program and budget and we have our own portable infra- tivities are presented on a challenge-by-choice founstructure so that we can run dation, we will encourage quality programs in even the you to overcome but not most basic or off-the-beatenforce you to. track venues. Our camps are tailor made to Many aspects of the school sylsuit your requirements and labus can also be covered in the budget. outdoors and we also offer opportunities to learn additional life skills such as first-aid, outdoor survival, life saving and outdoor cooking.
You can choose from various options such as venue, activities, menu and the level of involvement of your own staff
Some of the activities we can provide on camp include: High and low ropes challenge courses
Abseiling, climbing, caving, hiking, zip lines and other adventure activities, raft building, canoeing, kayaking and other water adventures.
Obstacle courses and gladiator games. Lateral thinking, problem solving challenge course Outcomes-based group games Beach games and other sports
Contact Venture Forth Telephone: +27 21 555 3864 Fax:: + 27 86 617 3449 Office mobile: +27 84 700 2867 Email: info@ventureforth.co.za
A unique gateway to Zululand and the battlefields
Accommodation
in villas and in 8 & 16-sleeper wooden cabins
School Groups & Teams
facilitation of groups of up to 120 youths with 8 supervisors
Weddings & Events Elandsheim Retreat is situated in the heart of northern KwaZulu-Natal battlefields between Dundee and Greytown.
Tel: 072 819 5686 | Fax: 086 235 3139 | Elandsheim Retreat Centre | P.O. Elandskraal 3017 | info@elandsheim.co.za
www.elandsheim.co.za
Sugar Bay Holiday Camp is located on the North Coast of KZN with over 15 years of experience in organising group camps for schools and organisations from all over the world. We offer: • • • • • • • •
Over 100 activities: including surfing, paintball, wall climbing, kayaking, dancing, arts & crafts etc. Curriculum specific tours: We will organise all the relevant activities to achieve your objective. 24-hour Supervision: We also offer the highest staff to child ratio in the country with 1 counselor to every 3 children. Teachers can just relax and enjoy a holiday of their own, while we take care of everything. Qualified care takers: All staff are trained in First Aid & CPR. Additionally, all water activities are supervised by our own fully-qualified lifeguards. Accommodate up to 200 students in wooden cabins, and separate luxury teacher cabins. Professional facilities which include: sports field, 25m swimming pool, paintball arena, obstacle course, 5-sided climbing tower, ropes courses, health care centre, indoor theatre and more. Secure 16-acre property offers an ideal sub-tropical location with private access to lagoon and beach. Special programs: Community Engagement/ Service Learning tours; and The President’s Award tour.
Holiday Camp for Kids and Teens 7-17
School Camps • Holiday Camps • Environmental
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Adventure Camps• Situated at the beautiful Lake Gariep & the 16 000 ha Oviston Nature Reserve (located in the middle of the country)
Reservations: 079 491 0083 Email: siloamvillage@gmail.com
https://youtu.be/yuG5BFh9zWQ www.siloamvillage.co.za
Leadership Camps• Sports & Eco Camps•
Conferencing Team building
Nature Fishing Star Gazing Boating Swimming Hiking Bird Watching Game Viewing Obstacle Courses Quad- Biking Can sleep 200 people
Situated on-route between Cape Town and Johannesburg, at the most central point in South Africa, lies a getaway destination unlike any you have ever experienced. Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Gariep dam, and the 16 000 ha Oviston Nature Reserve, Siloam Village offers a camping experience to churches, schools and groups that will be long remembered and can accommodate up to 200 campers.
This establishment and its surroundings offer you tranquillity and peace, with a variety of activities like gaming and game drives, fishing, eco-tourism, water sports, tailor-made teambuilding adventures and much more. It also boasts a unique animal farm with camels and various other interesting-species for kids to enjoy. An ideal venue for, camps, conferences, teambuilding weekends, year-end functions, churches and school/university groups.
Gariep Dam
2 hours drive from BFNTN
Bushtrail, a farm of 80 hectares, is situated in the Magaliesburg area, approximately 80 km from Johannesburg and about 100 from Pretoria. Bushtrail is situated well off the main road and we have a magnificent view of the Magaliesburg mountain, which was declared a world biosphere site in August 2015, and the valleys leading to it.
Bushtrail was originally started as a holiday camp catering for those children whose parents were unable to go away on holiday at the same time. These camps were and still are very popular. In 1981 the Educational side of Bushtrail was developed and it was in 1982 that the full potential of Bushtrail was realized when it was approved as an Environmental Field Centre by by the then School Journey Services.
GEOGRAPHY - this includes: •Map Reading •Mapping areas, rivers and sites •Plotting gradients
Educational Camps at Bushtrail
•Soil types, soil erosion and Bushtrail is unique in that it has a wide range of geographical prevention thereof
features with a very varied fauna and flora, all in a relatively small area. We, here at Bushtrail, believe that learning by and through experience is the best teaching method. Our approach is a 'classroom without walls'. Each lesson is conducted on a lecture format and then followed up by the practical work to consolidate the information given during the lesson. In the event of rain the Lapa is put to good use.
•Orienteering BIOLOGY - this includes: •Plant classification •Plant succession •Trees and Grasses •Birds
Our aims are to provide an outside, natural environment •Amphibians where children are encouraged to: • develop a first hand awareness of our precious natural •Snakes
resources The house and bungalows are built of natural stone and are under thatch. Borehole water and ESCOM power make Bushtrail a very comfortable 'home-awayfrom-home'.
At Bushtrail we have facilities to teach the following subjects:
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observe and explore nature.
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realise the importance of the Balance of Nature and to stimulate an interest in the conservation of nature.
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develop social interaction, personal insight and tolerance of others.
•Water conservation and the water cycle •Seed dispersal •Animal signs •Ecology study •Insect classification and social insect study
Each programme can be tailored to suit each groups •Maintaining the environment and requirements. The duration of your stay is determined others by yourselves from 1 to 5 days, or over weekends. Groups •Play may also conduct their own programme.
We cater for groups from Grade 1 right through to Grade 12. Student teachers have also been here for practical work. We offer a basic Afrikaans course to English medium schools. Leadership Identification Bushtrail is ideal for your groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership identification through our various physical activities like an obsticle course, problem solving and cook-out. Bushtrail's School Holiday Camps The camps are based on the American Camp idea. We cater for the seven to fourteen year old age group. Our main aim is to let your children have a holiday which they will remember for a long time. We have lots of fun, the number of return campers is sure proof of that. When the campers arrive they are divided into groups of about 10 campers per group. Each group has their own counsellor. A counsellor is an old camper who has shown leadership qualities and were selected for their ability to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and ages. Each camp is run along a particular theme and the programme is worked out prior to their arrival, the counsellors help to run the programme. They ensure that each camper is having a great holiday. Some of our activities include hiking, art, swimming, obstacle course, baseball, clay work, cook out, campfire, Games, trail setting and many more. Bushtrail's facilities Accommodation We can accommodate 120 children, sleeping in bungalows on bunk beds which have high density foam rubber mattresses.
Recreation
The ablution facilities have flush toilets and hot and cold running water in the showers.
A full sized well grassed rugby field with rugby posts.
On suite accommodation for the staff is situated close to the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bungalows.
There are two small chlorinated, fenced swimming pools, baseball, table tennis, an obstacle course and lots of lawn for soccer, cricket etc.
Meals Three substantial well-balanced and well liked meals are provided daily. The children are not involved in the preparing or cleaning up of meals. Cutlery and crockery are provided.
Bushtrail has a wide variety of sporting facilities.
For more information or a quote on costs, contact Liz Cell: 082 923 2739 Billy Cell: 082 920 4207
Medical
Tel: (014)577 1566
In the case of minor cuts and bruises we have a well stocked first aid kit.
E-mail: bushtrail@tiscali.co.za
In the event of anything more serious, the local doctor is within 20 minutes drive and the Krugersdorp hospital is 1/2 an hour away.
www.bushtrails.co.za
Our Vaal River getaway has everything for outdoor adventures and educationals involving school and student groups. Only an hour and 15 minutes from Johannesburg, Otters’ Haunt is a private lodge with a small campsite and bush camp as well as other units, all self-catered. We can arrange fully catered overnight accommodation for up to 100 nearby. Let us know who, what and when: we’ll quote – with activities free for teachers! Activities and coaching are designed to suit your aims
EXPERIENCE THE VREDEFORT DOME AND THE VAAL RIVER IN AND AROUND PARYS. LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD’S LARGEST IMPACT CRATER, A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Your hosts are teacher Karen Addison (above) and Prof Graeme Addison, popular science writer.
GRAEME: 084 245 2490 KAREN: 082 475 8767 OFFICE: 056 8181814 info@otters.co.za http://otters.co.za http://riverman.co.za http://vdome.co.za
If your school or club is looking for an ideal getaway look no further than Otters' Haunt, 3 km from Parys. This venue offers educational tours of the Vredefort Dome (geography, ecology, history) as well as a range of adventure activities for youngsters 6-18. The self-catering venue can accommodate up to 24 overnight, while groups on day visits may number up to 60. Ask about group discounts. Your hosts are Prof Graeme Addison, a writer and researcher on science & society, and Karen Addison, a teacher who now manages the venue. Facilities include: A bush camp comprising 3 cabins (10-24 beds) with a lapa and ablution block, and a larger chalet (4 beds) with own bathroom Very natural campsite on grass and under trees with only a shower and toilet for up to 8 Direct access to the Vaalriver, with walks on islands and paddling in canoes Options for white-water rafting, tubing, hiking and mountain biking Prof Addison is affiliated to the Adventure Qualifications Network and runs training for adventure
tour guides. As a spin-off, youth adventure camps teach the basics of outdoor skills, safety and the planning of trails. Over the years since Otters' Haunt was first opened up for tours in 2001, it has been patronised by many private and public schools, university groups, social clubs, bird watchers, fly-fishermen and natural scientists. The Dome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS), marking the oldest and largest visible asteroid impact crater on Earth. Here, some two billion years ago, a rock from space travelling at over 70 000 km/hr left a crater about 300 km across. This is a wonderful area for learning, playing and wandering. Contact:
GRAEME & KAREN ADDISON
MOBILE:
Graeme - +27 84 245 2490 Karen - +27 82 475 8767
LAND LINE: MAIL: WEB SITES:
+27 56 818 18184 info@otters.co.za http://otters.co.za http://riverman.co.za
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