ALLES Magazine Edition 40 May 2019

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Photographs: Mona Preller, Rubin van Rooyen, Silke Preller, Alles Camps, contributing advertisers, writers and their facebook photos,Johan Outram(photos), pcJumbo, Silke Preller, Elmore Preller(jnr), Elmay Preller.

Writers: Mona Preller, Rubin van Rooyen(ROAG), MediaClub South Africa, Brand South Africa, Bike and Trail Adventure Medics & Samuel Chowles, Soekie Sandra Krog, Radikids, pcJumbo, Proudly South Africa.

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Letter from a school that visited Teen Ranch.

Great to hear how much South African School camps, like Teen Ranch, does for their Visitors! Well done!

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Laerskool Die Krans en Kransjakkers Wilgestraat 33 Tel: 012 804 0906 Faks:0866 188 941 Email: admin@diekrans.org.za

Laerskool Die Krans hou verkiesing 7 Mei 2019

By Die Krans glo ons daaraan om leerinhoud relevant en toepaslik te maak. Kinders moet belangstel en nuuskierig gemaak word. Indien dit dus enigsins moontlik is, knoop ons nuwe vaardighede vas aan dit wat tans in die land of in die wêreld gebeur. Dit is immers wat die nuus, koerante en dikwels kettingwinkels, van vol is. Daarom volg ons ‘n benadering wat ons noem “’n Venster oopmaak benadering”. Dit beteken dat ons graag die venster vir elke kind oopmaak op ‘n groter werklikheid. Ons pas dus graag vaardighede wat geleer moet word, toe op aktuele sake. In hierdie geval die 2019 Verkiesing in Suid Afrika.

Ons het sedert die begin van die jaar, in ons familiegroepe, gefokus op die eienskappe van sekere diere en wat ons van hierdie vaardighede en kenmerke van diere kan leer. Met die verkiesing op hande het ons akademiese hoof, Juffrou Jane Steenkamp, met die gedagte vorendag gekom dat ons ‘n nuwe koning vir die diere moet verkies, aangesien koning leeu moes aftree weens ouderdom. Die Graad 7 leerders was ons partyleiers. Hul moes plakkate maak en begin met ‘n verkiesingsveldtog. Hierdie groep kinders het werklik inisiatief geneem en met groot entoesiasme die taak aangepak. Die oorredende toesprake wat hul moes lewer, was deel van hul mondelinge assessering. ‘n Verkiesingslokaal is ingerig en veriesingsbeamptes is aangestel om hierdie verkiesing vry en regverdig te laat verloop. Kinders moes soms maar in rye wag om te kan stem, want dit is die realiteit. Die stemme is provinsiaal en nasionaal getel.

Daar is dus ‘n leier vir elke fase asook ‘n nasionale wenner.

Die wyse waarop die kinders daaroor begin dink het was vir ons baie waardevol. So was daar byvoorbeeld ‘n worsteling onder ‘n sekere groep kinders of hul vir die

Laerskool Die Krans en Kransjakkers Wilgestraat 33 Tel: 012 804 0906 Faks:0866 188 941 Email: admin@diekrans.org.za

betrokke dier en sy eienskappe moet stem of vir die leiers van die party, ongeag die dier wat hul verteenwoordig.

Die partye wat geregistreer het, was: Die Spinnekop, olifant, dassie, hond, kat, wildsbok en donkie.

Hierdie leerervaring is nog nie verby nie. Omdat daar in die Graad 6 wiskunde sillabus verwag word om statistieke te kan uitwerk, gaan die graadgroep deeglik na die uitslae kyk en alles vir ons verwerk.

Het jy nie al gestem nie?

Net seker maak of dit regtig jy is?

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Kinders wat nog nie kan skryf nie, mag met ‘n vingerafdruk stem

En die uitslag:

Laerskool Die Krans se verkiesingsuitslae soos ontvang van die skool se OVK is as volg: Daar was 486 kiesers wat deelgeneem aan die verkiesing.

Vir die verskillende fases was die party-wenners as volg: Kleuterskool: Donkie Grondslag: Donkie Intersen: Wildsbok Die gekombineerde uitslag is as volg: Donkie: 126 stemme (25.9%) Wildsbok: 78 stemme (16%) Kat: 72 stemme (14.8%) Olifant: 61 stemme (12.6%) Hond: 61 stemme (12.6%) Dassie: 48 stemme (9.9%) Spinnekop: 40 stemme (8.2%) Baie dankie aan elke graad 7 - leerder vir julle inisiatief en kreatiwiteit met elke party se veldtog om stemme te werf.

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To amend the “Tourism Act, 2014 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM” a notice appeared: NOTICE 235 OF 2019 235 Tourism Amendment Bill, 2019: Invitation for the public to comment on the Bill 42404 INVITATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON THE TOURISM AMENDMENT BILL (TOURISM AMENDMENT BILL 2019) If the proposed amendments is unchallenged, accepted or altered as proposed, there exist quite a few challenges for schools and campsites alike. a. For schools as this bill may influence

who you allow to present recreational camps, sports camps and activities to your learners as The Department and Liability Insurance will definitely have an issue if the service providers you use are not lining themselves up with the act and will be seen as operating illegally.

b. For camp sites, recreational and sport

camp centres, as this proposed bill makes a few very interesting changes that will influence your facilitators and instructors training qualifications and the industry might be caught “with their pants down”, as the instant the amendment bill goes through and are accepted and signed

by Derek Hanekom (our tourism minister) most of our camp sites will be sitting with illegal operators as our instructors are not send for SAQA training.

First I quote some old parts The 94 act states: CHAPTER 1 INTERPRETATION AND OBJECTS Definitions: ‘‘tourist guide’’ means any person registered as such under section 50 and who for reward accompanies any person who travels within or visits any place within the Republic and who furnishes such person with information or comments.

This part of the 1994 act let recreational camp sites get away with activities as they reason: a) the school kids are not tourists b) they feel they are not tourist centres c) the “person” giving service here just talks: “who furnishes such person with information or comments”

One of the biggest mistakes made here is that the industry do not want to look at the words “or visits any place”, thus camp sites should have registered guides even under the old act if they “furnishes such person with information or comments”. But let’s give ourselves the benefit of the doubt and leave that argument there.

Under the proposed amendments, it is not that easy for campsites to slither themselves from the amendments if accepted: The new proposed amendments adds four new subsections as to what a guide really is and who are allowed to do what: " section 50 5A - A person registered in in terms of subsection 1 may for reward whether momentary or otherwise in relation to a commercial undertaking: a. provide guide service in relation to area of interest to tourists or visitors b. interpret the cultural heritage of an area for visitors or tourists c. assist or coach visitors or tourists in specific recreational activities they undertake, and

d. undertake any other activity determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette” This may mean in near future (later this year), that any person who receives some kind of reward, either money whether we call it a salary or not, or accommodation, or cv experience, or part of a gap year package deal, or whatever other reward, who a. interpret the cultural heritage in some form (may include drumming and cultural dances) for visitors, b. assist or coach visitors in specific recreational activities they undertake, c. do environmental education, life skills training or any special interest during a session, should be a qualified Guide or qualified Adventure Activity Instructor (last mentioned also seen as a Guide under the CATHSSETA Site Guide Qualifications-list of such qualifications at the bottom of this article).

Both of these already exist as skills qualifications*, so both can be enforceable by the skills development act and now, later this year, also the proposed tourism bill: The act further states that “50 (2) No person may be registered as a tourist guide in terms of this Act unless he or she shows proof of the competence contemplated in section 51.”

“51. The competence referred to in section 50a. must be [determined] registered by the South African Qualifications Authority in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework, contemplated in the National

Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008); and b. may include an additional requirements prescribed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette."

This means that the so called “in-house training” will no longer be deemed sufficient (never has, but the industry got away with it) as it now is pinned down in all the words necessary. The training must be a SAQA (NQF) registered course. *The following SAQA registered unit standards has been available for many years, and registered for the adventure, camping and outdoor industry:

SAQA ID 262278 262279 262244 262304 262318 262305 262246 262302 262241 262242 262240 262243 262245 262320 262238 252183 8440 9284 9283 12123

Unit standard title Conduct A reviewing session Conduct an adventurous experience control and maintain adventure equipment Facilitate learning through an adventure based learning experience Navigate in natural environments Plan and implement minimum environmental impact practices Set up and operate a camping site Conduct an abseil experience in an artificial or selected natural site Supervise a low ropes course in an adventure environment Supervise high ropes course Use orienteering techniques in a mapped area Conduct a sea kayaking experience for recreational use Lead a survival experience in the outdoors Manage and organise groups Present a team building programme and recreational activities Maintain safety in the conducting of adventure based learning activities Conduct a guided nature experience in a limited geographical area Conduct a guided mountain walking (Hiking) experience in a limited geographical area Provide a guided single pitch abseiling experience of less than 60 meters Conduct a placid water guided paddling (canoeing) experience

Level 4 4 4 4

Credit 5 8 5 8

4 4

5 5

4 3

5 8

3

5

4 3

8 3

4

5

4 4 4

6 10 10

5

5

2

20

3

20

3

20

2

20

Many of these unit standards have expired, but my guess is with the new amendment bill that they will be reactivated by CATHSSETA (until the QCTO will replace these qualifications in 2023 or before) and enforsed by Department Tourism.

My opinion is that there lies two options for the camp site or adventure service provider, as I don’t think the proposed amendment bill will be changed much or opposed: a. Start invest in SAQA training for

instructors now or

b. Start invest in SAQA training for

instructors as soon as the Bill is published.

This is not going to go away! Either way, you as the camp site will just give better service to your clients-the Kids and be in line with the proposed amendment bill.

Yes formal training is expensive, but try having an accident, now that’s expensive.

To campsites and adventure service providers I suggest the following: the Bill is here to stay, get your instructors qualified, it’s only a matter of time, but let’s get our ducks in a row. We can do this thing!

To Schools and teachers using such service providers: of the centres you use start asking to see the instructors who is going to present activities to the kids’ qualifications, make sure certificates are legit, for example: Recreation Degree does not allow an instructor to present an abseil climbing wall an abseil qualification does. Can a doctor fix your car, can an engineer pull your tooth…I guess they can, but ….can you trust the work done?

Let’s Choose Life, lets choose to protect our kids under our care by using service providers who uses trained instructors.

Rubin ROAG Academy List of Adventure Based Learning Instructor qualifications-seen as guiding qualifications under the document “A-list-of-Skills-Programmes.pdf” issued by SAQA/CATHSSETA already governed by Department Tourism: TG/ABLRECLEAD/4/0028 ABL Recreation Leader TG/ABLASSFAC/4/0009 ABL Assistant Facilitator TG/ABLFACILITATOR/5/0010 ABL Facilitator(single activity and multi activity) TG/ABLWATACTLEAD/4/0029 ABL Water Activities Leader TG/ABLSPACTLEAD/4/0030 ABL Ropes course Specialist Activity Leader TG/ABLABS&CLIMLEAD/4/0036 ABL abseiling and climbing leader (Artificial environment) TG/ABLTMBUILDLED/4/0036 ABL Teambuilding leader TG/ABLINST/4/0037 ABL Instructors

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RISK ASSESSMENT Written by Samuel Chowles

In the previous article we had a look at what are some of the hazards that could be present during an adventure activity.

Before we defined hazards fully, we considered the example of cleaning a floor. When water is on the floor is becomes slippery. The person cleaning the floor has a duty of care to display a sign, indicating that the floor is wet and slippery. This is to bring people’s attention to it in the hopes that a harmful slip or fall will be avoided. Similarly, if a paddling guide does not tell customers of an upcoming rapid in the river then he has breached his duty.

As one can imagine simply identifying the risk is not enough to prevent something bad from happening. We need to have a plan to be able to remove potential risks. When that is not possible then we must find a way to minimize the risk.

Below are the steps involved in dealing with risk.

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Eliminate (get rid of) Substitute(change) Develop controls (make something safer) Safety procedures Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Here is an example of how to make use of the above steps: 1. Try to take away the hazard whatever it is.

Height, Traffic, Noise, Snakes, Thieves, Sunburn, Water, hot sun, etc.

2. If this is not possible then can we change the hazard for something safer? Is it possible to work inside instead of outside to avoid the hot sun as an example?

3. If we cannot do 2 above, then try to make it safer by maybe only working in the sun in the early morning or late afternoon.

4. If that is not possible and we must work at midday, then make sure you and the customers are aware of the hazard. Warn the customers.

5. In addition to 4, use personal protective equipment. Hats, sunblock, drink lots of water, wear long clothing etc.

This process is called the Hierarchy of Control..

Sometimes we will need to necessary to also consider use more than one level of how serious the consecontrol at the same time. quences would be should the risk occur. Also, how We may try to work early in likely it is for the risk to occur. the morning to avoid the sun, but still make sure ev- For example, Sunburn is a eryone is aware of the dan- very likely risk if your activity gers and as a precaution put is outside. The conseon our hats and sunblock as quences are however, not well. This means we are us- that high. Sunburn is uning three levels of hazard pleasant but not permanent. control.

When abseiling, falling off the side of the cliff will have Together with looking at very high consequences. If how to control a risk it is you use safety lines though

it is a very unlikely thing to happen. Both these risks are considered manageable due to either being unlikely to happen provided safety measures are in place or easily manageable in case they do happen.

All this is combined into an easy to read format called the risk assessment. Below is an example of how all the points discussed above are made it fit into one table.

This is a shortened risk assessment for an abseil activity.

Despite best efforts, unfortunately sometimes accidents will happen. In the next article we will look at what an emergency action plan is and how it helps to deal with incidents.

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A campsite perfect for small and large school, church and sport groups, or for a family to enjoy a holidays in Jeffrey's Bay. Situated in the lovely Jeffrey's Bay, the campsite lies 200 meters from the main beach. It is a secure site, with safe parking for vehicles.

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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

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Camping outdoors is perfecthow forbigSchool, and Team they are, Church what their tracks look like,buildand when they are active. Calls and videos of animals in ing camps. the wild provide extra entertainment for curious young minds.

Challenging, games are thrown into the mix, adding extra fun and pleasure to the We are just 30 km from Somerset West,age-appropriate or 8 km from Grabouw. learning experience.

We are right on the buffer zone of the unique Kogelberg & HotThere are four languages in the app – English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Kids can read tentots Holland Biospheres. Surrounded by the Cape Pines descriptions, listen to narrations and play games in any of these languages, and easily switch between Forestry pine trees – this is the ideal camping getaway for anyone. them within the app.

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Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist

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Language: English, The smaller

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of the twoThe campsites that sleeps up to 54 people on descriptions of the animals – in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans – are written in easy and accessible IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Afrikaans bunk beds in army tents and to 150 in domevoice-over tents. artists. There are also calls for all the frogs, except one – the only language andup narrated by professional Recommended age: 3–8 voiceless species in It thealso region – while videos for 29 species Maximum capacity is 100 people. features a Marque tent show these delightful creatures in their natural habitat.

Designed for: iPad & ‘Quick facts’ about the size, egg type, location and conservation status of each species are revealed by toggling doubling as the Hall for lectures, etc.

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The app includes a play section with four games: puzzles, memory card games, an animal naming game and a nature cleanup game.

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Ligging – Ideaal geleë in die Ooste van Pretoria.

Oornag fasiliteite – Gemeenskaplike kamers (15-20 kinders per kamer) met stapelbeddens, ideaal vir skool-, sport-, leiers- en spanbou kampe. Ons het ook enkel kamers waar die onderwysers/fasiliteerders kan slaap.

Kwaliteit Kos – Kwaliteit kos gedurende u verblyf; ons weet dit is die belangrikste om warm te slaap en lekker te eet. Alhoewel u kan die selfsorg opsie ook kies.

Persoonlike programme – ‘n Program kan uitgewerk word volgens u behoeftes. Pryse sal verskil afhangende van die hoeveelheid aande wat u slaap, die hoeveelheid maaltye sowel as die hoeveelheid aktiwiteite wat u wil doen. Hier volg die basiese pryse (Neem asseblief kennis dat dit kan verskil van u finale kwotasie): Pryse vir self-sorg sonder spanbou  

3 dae en 2 nagte – R250p.p 4 dae en 3 nagte – R350p.p

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 3 dae en 2 nagte – R550p.p  4 dae en 3 nagte – R800p.p Spanbou aktiwiteite is R25p.p per aktiwiteit:  Fisiese aktiwiteite – Hindernisbaan, Blinddoek Hindernisbaan, Ultimate Challenge, Survivor, Paintball, Amazing Race, Minute to Win it, SkietPellet/Kettie/Boog  Nie-Fisiese aktiwiteite – Blinddoek legkaart, Doolhof (Maze), Blinddoek telling, Menslike Knoop, Blinddoek Kelner, Blinddoek Vorms, Papiertoring, Rug-teen-rug, Bande Uitdaging, Gebreekte Vierkant Vir enige verdere navrae of versoeke, moet nie huiwer om ons te kontak nie!

Groete Antoinette (0828022519) en Jackie (0826794496) info@adventurepeaks.co.za / www.adventurepeaks.co.za

Glenrock is set on a large 640Ha Highveld farm, only 2 hours from Durban, and 4 hours from Gauteng.

Teambuilding, Leadership, School Curriculum excursions, Adventure Camps and Group Bonding.

The farm is between Mooi River and Greytown off the R622, about 34km from Mooi River, in the hills above Rietvlei.

Glenrock Game and Trout has 7 fully equipped, selfcatering units and three lovely dormitories.

The beautiful dams are stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout and add to the picturesque surrounds.

Glenrock is a fantastic camp destination and boasts with a beautiful EduVenture centre.

It caters for young and old and specializes in

A total of 160 people can be accommodated, 80 people in our dormitories and a further 80 people can be accommodated through-out the cottages.

Glenrock EduVenture Centre was established in 2007 with the purpose of offering a good quality camp

experience to Schools, Churches and other organizations.

The Edu-Venture Centre has grown exponentially over the years and we are very proud to be able to offer so many diverse camps.

Our instructors are very experienced and excellent at facilitating groups with teambuilding and leadership camps. The activities on offer are well thought through and will bring out the best in everybody who takes part in these camps.

Office number: 087 808 5757 Besides the Camp facilities we also offer E-mail: douglas@glenrock.co.za some very exciting activities and things to do: Animal Farm; Play Park, 250m Zipline,

Cell: 0822295449 There is also awww.glenrock.co.za very large hall available. This Web: could be used for readings, activities or conferences.

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.

Besides the Camp facilities we also offer

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do: Animal Farm; Play Park, 250m Zipline,

can hire the kitchen and cater yourselves.

Tree Climb, Hikes, Mountain Bike trails, Fishing, Bird Watching and Game viewing to name a few.

There is also a very large hall available. This could be used for readings, activities or conferences.

WEDDING & ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

Comfortable self-catering accommodation for families and groups of up to 140 people, Our new Wedding and Entertainment Venue will be available from 1st April in fully equipped chalets 2019.

Located between Sabie & Hazyview on the 180 degree view over the Sabie R536 River Valley 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 – catering on request Excellent security

Weddings, Reunions, Church Camps, Conferences Corporate Groups, Sport Groups and Birthday Parties.

On request we do catering for groups.

Guests are welcome to get their own caterers for functions and weddings.

Seats +/- 150 guest in our beautiful venue with a unique style, overlooking the Sabie River Valley Accommodation and parking available Magda Nel

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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 Bourke’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.

Measles (Rubeola)

Top 4 Things Parents Need to Know about Measles Measles is very contagious and can be serious. An unvaccinated child can get measles when traveling abroad or even in the U.S. Two doses of MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles for your child.

You may be hearing a lot about measles lately. And all of this news on TV, social media, Internet, newspapers and magazines may leave you wondering what you as a parent really need to know about this disease. CDC has put together a list of the most important facts about measles for parents like you.

1. Measles can be serious.

Some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clears up in a few days, but measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age. There is no way to tell in advance the severity of the symptoms your child will experience.

• About 1 in 4 people in the U.S. who get measles will be hospitalized • 1 out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling, which could lead to brain damage • 1 or 2 out of 1,000 people with measles will die, even with the best care Some of the more common measles symptoms include: • high fever (may spike to more than 104° F), • cough, • runny nose (coryza), • red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis), and • rash (3-5 days after symptoms begin).

Related page: Measles Signs and Symptoms

2. Measles is very contagious.

Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected. Your child can get measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person has left. An infected person can spread measles to others even before knowing he/she has the disease—from four days before developing the measles rash through four days afterward.

Related page: Transmission

3. Your child can still get measles in United States.

Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 thanks to a highly effective vaccination program. Eliminated means that the disease is no longer constantly present in this country. However, measles is still common in many parts of the world.

Each year around the world, an estimated 10 million people get measles, and about 110,000 of them die from it.

Even if your family does not travel internationally, you could come into contact with measles anywhere in your community. Every year, measles is brought into the United States by unvaccinated travelers (mostly Americans and sometimes foreign visitors) who get measles while they are in other countries. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.

Related page: Plan for Travel

4. You have the power to protect your child against measles with a safe and effective vaccine.

The best protection against measles is measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles.

Your child needs two doses of MMR vaccine for best protection: • The first dose at 12 through 15 months of age • The second dose at 4 through 6 years of age If your family is traveling overseas, the vaccine recommendations are a little different: • If your baby is 6 through 11 months old, he or she should receive 1 dose of MMR vaccine before leaving.

• If your child is 12 months of age or older, he or she will need 2 doses of MMR vaccine (separated by at least 28 days) before departure.

Related page: Vaccine for Measles Page last reviewed: May 16, 2019 Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Viral Diseases

The best camp ever!

Blyde Adventure Camp Not only do you have a huge selection of additional activities that you can book for your group at low fee’s….

But you have a whole host of FREE activities that we offer as well! We’ll help you design the perfect itinerary.

Activities at camp! Tubing l Obstacle Course l Kettie Paintball l

River Crossing l Bush Survival l River Ecology l Team building l Bonsai Workshops l Leadership Development l Leadership Identification l Natural Bum Slide l Night Activities l Traditional Games l Educational Nature Walks And so much more….it just depends what you want…so tell us what you want…what you really really want…

Activities at Camp and our surrounding area

But wait!

There’s More!

A last little peek at what you can do at our venue‌

Visit our website for more photos

Accommodation Three separate camps. Each with its own dining halls, volleyball courts, braai areas, chalets and dorms Two camps have en-suite dormitories. One camp has separate ablutions that has been built wheelchair friendly

Contact our office on • 079 388 2196 •

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With our years of experience we’ll help you set up the perfect itinerary that not only suits your group – but your pocket too. And remember; we’re always open to negotiations.

Visit our website for more photos of activities and accommodation. www.blydeadventurecamp.com

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2018 special: Book during the months of April, May or June and only pay 2017 prices.

The Long-Lasting Benefits of Camp American Camp Association Camp has been providing special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations. When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home gushing about the lifelong friends they’ve made and the exciting adventures they had. What they probably won’t tell you about are the life lessons camp has given them — those skills that will translate into a lasting self-confidence, an awareness of the importance of kindness, and a greater comfort in voicing their opinions.

For more than 150 years, camp has been changing lives. Camp is full of fun and excitement, but it is so much more — camp provides children with the skills needed for a successful future such as independence, empathy, the ability to work as part of a team, and a broader world view.

The American Camp Association’s large-scale national study talked to 18- to 25-year-olds who attended camp as kids. We asked them what they experienced at camp that broadened their perspective and helped them in school and in their early careers.

They agreed that: 

Camp is a safe and nurturing environment that enhances independence. Camp gives children the guidance and freedom to explore activities, make new friends, and learn by doing.

Camp encourages effort and perseverance. Inspiring success is fundamental to camp and former campers attest that camp helped them become self-reliant and confident. Camp is a community that celebrates self-esteem, resilience, and dependability.

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Camp teaches kids to live in the moment. Seizing each moment — each experience — is the heart of camp. Former campers confirm that their time at camp was spontaneous, unrehearsed, and relaxed. They didn’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. This ability to live in the moment has helped them in their education, careers, and lives.

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Camp is a community that celebrates diversity. Diversity is the essence of the camp. Campers meet new people and learn to appreciate differences — to respect and value everyone’s uniqueness. Former campers confirm that their lives have been expanded by those of different cultures, ethnicity, faiths, and ideas. Camp provided a broader perspective for their adult lives.

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Camp builds and develops relationships. At camp they learned how to meet new people, work together, and carry on important and sometimes difficult conversations. They learned to make valuable connections with others. Former campers attest to the importance of these relationship skills in their success in higher education, the workplace, and life.

As families search for the perfect camp for their children, be sure the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). “ACA accreditation is voluntary, and it assures families that camps have made the commitment to a safe, nurturing environment for their children.

Camps and ACA form a partnership through accreditation that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety,” explains ACA President/CEO Tom Rosenberg. ACA

accreditation is a thorough peer review of a camp’s operation — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management.

Rosenberg adds, “Our research shows that campers have the opportunity to gain new experiences and learn new, life-long skills. The impact of camp lasts forever.”

Families can find the accreditation status of any camp at any time by visiting ACAcamps.org or by calling 1-800-428-CAMP. If your child’s camp is not accredited, ask why not.

About ACA: The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization with more than 12,000 individual members and 3,000 member camps. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy and evidence-based education and professional development, and is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accredits approximately 2,400 diverse camps nationally. Accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s voluntary commitment to the health, safety, and overall well-being of both campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org.

’n Ervaring sonder weerga!

ATKV-Drakensville, geleë in die pragtige Drakensberge, spog met ’n Omgewingsentrum wat ’n groot verskeidenheid opwindende avontuurervarings en ontwikkelingsprogramme aanbied. Ons ervare kursusaanbieders en opwindende reeks aktiwiteite is ontwerp vir skool-, studente-, en selfs kerkgroepe.

ATKV-Drakensville Omgewingsentrum Aksie, avontuur en spanbou in die berge Kursusse en programme Die Omgewingsentrum bied programme aan wat in lyn is met die Nasionale Kurrikulum en kan ’n positiewe bydrae lewer tot die volgende skoolvakke: • Natuurwetenskappe, Geografie, Ekologiestudie, Toerisme, Geskiedenis, Lewensoriëntering en nog meer • Spesiale leierskap- en doelwitstelling-ontwikkeling vir groepe

Enig in ons soort!

Ons Omgewingsentrum is uniek aan die Drakensberge met ’n wonderlike uitsig oor die omliggende Wêrelderfenisterrein, uitstekende fasiliteite en ook ’n groot verskeidenheid programmoontlikhede. Alle gidse is geregistreer by die Departement van Ekonomiese ontwikkeling, Toerisme en Omgewingsake.

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Twee koshuise op die perseel Addisionele verblyf Konferensiefasiliteite beskikbaar Etes word voorsien deur die Koswerf Restaurant

Alle ouderdomme, almal welkom!

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“Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a nation.� —Nelson Mandela

Allow children to evolve and learn by using all their senses.

Research has proven that a child remembers 65% more of what is learned if the process involves experiencing it first hand.

Experiencing the magnificent statue of our Late President Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria

School Tour Group visiting the Union Buildings in Pretoria

Museums are a chest full of educational treasures!

Create a visual and interactive learning experience! Include educational, experiential or adventure learning into your lesson plan and ensure a better learning experience for your students!

Children need to play and have the opportunity to grow up in a safe, secure and healthy environment

*Midweek special* at Meulstroom SCHOOL CAMPS

Facilities and Attractions: We sleep 196 guests in our Main Lodge (on-suite rooms) & 144 youth in our Bush Lodge (18 rooms with male & female ablution facilities) comfortably – total of 340 guests.

2 Restaurants, 3 Conference halls (up to 380 guests), 2 Break away rooms, 2 Swimming pools, 2 Boma areas, tuck shop, River rapids, the ‘Seekooigat’ for raft building, walking trails & 180˚ view of the Gouws mountains.

What we do best:

Midweek special package @R700 per person for: (#AllesMag) 2 night’s Accommodation in the Bush Lodge (learners bring their own bedding, bath & swimming towels). Teachers sleep in the

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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

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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.

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The Ultimate Retreat Planning Checklist An easily to follow checklist with items not to forget when planning a Christian retreat.

Retreats are great resources for any church group or ministry organization. They can be used to provide training and education, to cultivate and strengthen relationships, and to give an outlet for recreation and fellowship. As valuable as a retreat can be, it requires a lot of advanced planning and preparation. The following checklist has been compiled in order to make retreat planning easier by providing a comprehensive checklist of things to consider, organize and do. It is advisable to have a retreat planning team in place before getting started. Checklist planning sections can be divided among individuals or groups with set tasks assigned to each group.

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INITIAL PLANNING o Determine your audience. For whom is this retreat planned: men, women, couples, singles, youth? o Create a theme. Having a central idea makes organizing speakers and activities easier. o Schedule coordinating activities. Choose activities that fit the theme and meets the needs of attendees. o Set a date for the event.

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How much will you need to charge in order to cover costs?

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FINAL PLANNING

ACTIVITY PLANNING o Contact speakers/guest presenters. Find out if they are available on your set dates and how much they charge. o Determine a schedule of events. Decide on times for meetings, seminars, organized activities and meals. Be sure to leave room for unstructured personal time. o If you are using a self-service facility, plan a daily menu with available options.

PROMOTIONAL PLANNING o Send out mail and/or email informational brochures or newsletters. o Create a social media event page on Facebook or Twitter for promotion, updates and reminders. Social media is often the fastest way to communicate to an audience. o Set deadlines for sign-ups and/or deposits. It is easier to coordinate if you can get a solid count of attendees early on in planning.

o Check in with the venue to ensure the location and staff are ready for your event. o Check in with speaker/guest presenter to ensure he or she is still on board and prepared. It is advisable to have a back-up speaker available should there be any last minute changes.

Emergencies happen, so it is always better to be prepared. o Meet with your volunteers and planning team to go over schedules and checklists. This ensures that everyone is on the same page and has all the needed supplies and equipment.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

FEATURES • • • • • • • • • •

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

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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)

Cozy

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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