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ATKV-DRAKENSVILLE SEËNINGE Soos 2019 einde se kant toe staan wil ATKV-DRAKENSVILLE graag van die geleentheid gebruik maak DANKIE te sê aan al die lesers en die wat die oord besoek het. Mag die VREUGDE van Kersfees saam u wees gedurende die feestyd en in 2020. ATKV DRAKENSVILLE BLESSINGS As 2019 comes to a close all of us at ATKV DRAKENSVILLE join together to say THANK YOU to all the readers and those who visited our resort. May the JOY of the Christmas Blessing be with you now and through 2020.
Happy Holidays!
BLESSED FESTIVE SEASON Lessons learned from adventure and great quotes A message from ROAG to the true teachers and educators out there: Just like in an abseil, although going over the edge, never forget that you are not alone, there is a “Master Instructor” holding you safe on a belay rope. Just like many Hikes, there will be days of awesome, and days you wonder why you do what you do. Like with Rock Climbing, looking up, will get you there. Like with Mountaineering knots, some of the connections you make will be for a period, but some will be life lines, saving souls in their darkest nights. As with Navigation, there is a Compass in life, the book of life, a love letter that will guide you all the days of your life. Just like in Archery, there will be kids you teach that will become flaming arrows, impacting the nations. Like in a Treasure Hunt, “Wherever you find something extraordinary, you’ll find the fingerprints of a great teacher.” –Arne Duncan “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.” –Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Education is not the filling of a vessel, but the lighting of a fire. Just like a camp fire on a freezing night, as a educator, you’re the most important part of a young student’s life. Your wormth and love of learning can be infectious and inspiring to any student you teach. Remember like the fire, how you nurture the courage in a pupil’s heart. An old japanese proverbs reminds us “better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”
To the great teachers and educators-have an awesome rest this holiday and for those days you forget why you do what you do remember: “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”―Malala Yousafzai
WARM GREETINGS FROM ROAG ACADEMY & THE VAN ROOYEN FAMILY
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT AND LOVE.
Happy holidays to all! You have all been wonderful. Here's to another year with you. Mopani Lodge
from Pennington Beach Resort
TIME & VENUE
SATURDAY 07 DECEMBER
SUNDAY 08 DECEMBER
MONDAY 09 DECEMBER
TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER
10:00 - 10:45
Fathomless Solvent
Waterology
Water Fountain
VENUE
Dow Lab
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Sir Aaron Klug
Sangari Lab
11:30 -12:15
Bubbling Blob Sangari Lab
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Urban Water Supply
VENUE
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab
13:00 - 14:00 VENUE
Sydney Brenner
The Molecule of life Science Show Auditorium
14:30 - 15:15 VENUE
Hydropower Dow Lab
Mini-Yatcht Sir Aaron Klug
Pump it Up Dow Lab
Fathomless Solvent Dow Lab
TIME & VENUE
MONDAY 16 DECEMBER
TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER
WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER
10:00 - 10:45
Hydraulics Sytems
Water Fountain
Waterology
Pump it Up
VENUE
Festo Lab
Sangari Lab
Sir Aaron Klug
Dow Lab
11:30 -12:15 VENUE
Fathomless Solvent
Reduce, Reuse Water game Sydney Brenner
Over and Under Game Sydney Brenner
Reduce, Reuse Water game Sydney Brenner
Dow Lab 13:00 - 14:00 VENUE
The Molecule of li Audito
14:30 - 15:15
Bubbling Blob
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Sangari Lab
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Holiday Programme Wonders of H20
7 December 2019 - 12 January 2020 WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER
FRIDAY 13 DECEMEBER
SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER
SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER
Hydropower
Hydraulics Sytems
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Mini-Yatcht
Dow Lab
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Over and Under Game Sydney Brenner
Water through the Ages Sydney Brenner
Festo Lab
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab Centre Closed
Bubbling Blob Sangari Lab
Fathomless solvent Dow Lab
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER
Bubbling Blob
Hydraulics Sytems
Sangari Lab
Festo Lab
Water through the Ages Sydney Brenner
Waterology Sir Aaron Klug
Sir Aaron Klug Waterology Sir Aaron Klug
The Molecule of Life Science Show Auditorium Water Fountain Sangari Lab
Pump it Up Dow Lab
SUNDAY 22 DECEMEBER
MONDAY 23 DECEMBER
TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab
Mini-Yatcht
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Bubbling Blob
Sir Aaron Klug
Sangari Lab
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Centre Closed
Hydropower
Mini-Yatcht
Pump it Up
Water Fountain
Dow Lab
Sir Aaron Klug
Dow Lab
Sangari Lab
011 639 8400 | www.sci-bono.co.za | Corner of Miriam Makeba & Helen Joseph Streets | Newtown
THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER
FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER
SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER
10:00 - 10:45
Hydropower
Fathomless Solvent
Waterology
VENUE
Dow Lab
Dow Lab
Sir Aaron Klug
11:30 -12:15
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Bubbling Blob
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
TIME & VENUE
VENUE
WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER
Centre Closed
13:00 - 14:00 VENUE
Sangari Lab
The Molecule of life Science Auditorium
14:30 - 15:15 VENUE
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Mini-Yatcht
Hydraulics Sytems
Sir Aaron Klug
Festo Lab
TIME & VENUE
FRIDAY 03 JANUARY
SATURDAY 04 JANUARY
SUNDAY 05 JANUARY
MONDAY 06 JANUARY
10:00 - 10:45
Waterology Sir Aaron Klug
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Water Fountain
VENUE
Reduce, Reuse Water game Sydney Brenner
11:30 -12:15
Hydropower
Pump it Up
Fathomless Solvent
VENUE
Dow Lab
Dow Lab
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Sangari Lab
Dow Lab
13:00 - 14:00 VENUE
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Fathomless Solvent
Hydraulics Sytems
VENUE
Dow Lab
Festo Lab
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab
Mini-Yatcht Sir Aaron Klug
Daily Planetarium Shows
PLANETARIUM M
@ Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Times: 10:50 - 11:20 | 15:30- 16:00 Cost: R10 (Excl. Entrance Fee)
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
MONDAY 30 DECEMBER
TUESDAY 31 DECEMEBER
WEDNEDAY 01 JANUARY
THURSDAY 02 JANUARY
Water Fountain
Hydropower
Sangari Lab
Dow Lab
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Sir Aaron Klug
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Pump it Up
Hydraulics Sytems
Fathomless Solvent
Dow Lab
Festo Lab
Mini-Yatcht
Centre Closed
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Dow Lab The molecule of life Science Show Auditorium
Over and Under Game Sydney Brenner
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab
TUESDAY 07 JANUARY
WEDNESDAY 08 JANUARY
THURSDAY 09 JANUARY
FRIDAY 10 JANUARY
SATURDAY 11 JANUARY
Bubbling Blob
Hydraulics Sytems
Mini-Yatcht
Hydropower
Sangari Lab
Festo Lab
Sir Aaron Klug
Dow Lab
Water through the Ages Sydney Brenner
Waterology
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Waterology
Smart Water Technology Booster Festo Lab
Wonders of Wetlands Sangari Lab
Water Bottle Tornado Sangari Lab
Fathomless Solvent
Sir Aaron Klug
Mini-Yatcht Sir Aaron Klug
Sir Aaron Klug
Molecule of life Science Show Auditorium Hydropower
Pump it Up
Water Fountain
Dow Lab
Dow Lab
Sangari Lab
Dow Lab
FLOOR ACTIVITIES Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: 14:00 - 14:30 Daily
R10.00
H2O Today Threatrical Performance 12:15 - 13:00 Monday- Saturday
All Ages ( Free)
Exploring Ecosystems
All Ages ( Free)
Life in the Arctic
All Ages ( Free)
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HYDROPOWER
WATEROLOGY Presenter: Sibongile Venue: Sir Aaron Klug Summer learning with water experiments, get ready to get wet as we experiment with different household materials and water. See what absorbs water, what sinks or floats in water and what dissolves in water.
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THE FATHOMLESS SOLVENT Presenter: Hlanganisa Venue: Dow Lab A solvent is a substance that can dissolve many substances .Water can dissolve many substance, but can it be considered to be universal solvent? Find out this Holiday Programme if there is an universal solvent in The Fathomless Solvent?
Join us in a stream of molecules of life, looking at its composition and the importance of its elements.
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Arctic region is situated in the northernmost region of the Earth. It is almost entirely covered by water, much of it frozen and seasonally v arying snow. It is also home to lots of wonderful wildlife like polar bears, Seals and many more! Come and have fun with us as we explore Life in the Arctic with interesting Experiments.
Low water pressure can make simple tasks like bathing or brushing your teeth a hassle, but a Smart water booster Technology may be the perfect solution. Help us build a system that creates an area of low pressure and helping to lift or propel the water with help from atmospheric pressure.
Wetlands are areas saturated with water, eith permanently/ seasonally, such that it takes on the characteristic of a distinct ecosystem. Th play a crucial role in a number of spheres in lives from being a habitat, filtering sediments and nutrients, flood mitigation and water pur cation among others. South Africa has a num of wetlands to sustain the ecosystems. Join u as we make our own wetland and experience the importance of this biological phenomenon
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Can the force be applied to one point of a flui and be transmitted and felt on the other poin the fluid? Yep! That happens in the hydraulic system when an incompressible fluid usually oil is used to move energy from one point to another. Come let’s use water as our fluid in simple DIY hydraulic gadget, where we will g more insight into concepts like force, energy, pressure, etc.
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Presenter: Zibusiso Venue: Sangari Lab
HYDRAULICS SYSTEMS
LIFE IN THE ARCTIC Presenter: Anne Venue: Mills Space
Apart from consumption purposes, water can have many other uses. One of them is by con verting the energy of moving water to produc electricity. This is a very important method as is renewable and cause no harm to our plane There no better way of exploring the working principle of hydropower than making your ow model which produces rotational motion whe placed in running water.
WONDERS OF WETLANDS
THE MOLECULE OF LIFE SCIENCE SHOW Presenter: Andile Venue: SAP Auditorium
Presenter: Tertia Venue: Dow Lab
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All living things must have water to survive, whether they get it from a water fountain or a rain cloud. Water fountains can be natural or man-made. Most of man- made water founta uses electricity. Join us when we make our o water fountain without using electricity.
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Presenter: Dineo Venue: Dow Lab Learn how to make a wave bottle using oil, water, and a secret ingredient that makes the whole … the whole thing fizz, bubble, and erupt like lava.
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Join us make your own mini tornado that’s a lot safer than one you might see on the weather channel. Learn how to make a tornado in a bottle with this fun science experiment using easy to find items.
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HYDROGEN FUEL CELL Presenter: Rachel Venue: Festo Lab 6+
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Water can be split into its components hydrogen and oxygen gases through the process of electrolysis. Hydrogen can be recombined with oxygen to produce water, more interestingly, electricity is produced in the process and a renewable one. Join us as we learn more about these process doing hydrogen fuel cell cars.
PUMP IT UP Presenter: Elijah Venue: Dow Lab
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Now let’s turn our focus on one of the ways of obtaining water from underground and wells, the hand pump. The mechanisms of some pumps can be complicated and difficult to understand, but rest assured the Mini Hand Water Pump you will make will be a piece of cake. Most importantly there will be a lot of learning in the making process and the functioning of each components enclosed in transparent materials.
MINI YATCHT Presenter: Ziyanda Venue: Sangari Lab
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Ever wondered what keeps the boat which weighs a thousand of tons afloat in water, and how does it propel forward and keep stable. Join us as we make our own mini boat.
011 639 8400 | www.sci-bono.co.za | Corner of Miriam Makeba & Helen Joseph Streets | Newtown
PLANETERIUM Presenter: Portia Venue: Ground Floor Let us take a journey through time from the violent birth of our planet four and a half billion years ago, through ice-ages, massive volcanic eruptions and the dinosaurs’ reign to the first humans.
URBAN WATER SUPPLY AGE
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Where does my tap water comes from? ALL
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Wetlands are the link between land and water, and are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Depending on its type, it may be filled with trees, grasses, shrubs or moss. Come join us as we explore the importance of wetlands.
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Did you know that liquid nitrogen can be used to make ice cream? It’s been described as the five minute way to make amazing ice cream. No cranking… no ice and rock salt mixtures… and you can forget about those electric ice cream makers. Do you wonder how does it taste? Join us to explore and tantalize your taste buds with a five minutes’ delicious ice cream.
How to use your water wisely
WATER THROUGH THE AGES ALL
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Presenter: Randwater Venue: Sydney Brenner
A look at Water and the use of water thr history, especially in a South African con
OVER AND UNDER GAME
LIQUID NITROGEN ICE CREAM Presenter: Kate Venue: Mills Space
REUSE REDUCE GAME Presenter: Randwater Venue: Sydney Brenner
EXPLORING ECOSYSTEMS Presenter: Bryceland Venue: Mills Space
Presenter: Randwater Venue: Sydney Brenner
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7 December 2019 - 12 January 2020
011 639 8400 | www.sci-bono.co.za | Corner of Miriam Makeba & Helen Joseph Streets | Newtown
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ABOUT US Camp UA lies in the heart of the Waterberg, approximately 12km north of Modimolle (previously Nylstroom) in Limpopo Province. It consists of 400 hectares of bushveld and koppies, a natural dam and fountain and a variety of wildlife that includes kudu, giraffe, bushbuck, impala, springbuck and blue wildebeest. This malaria free area is a paradise for iden�fying a vast variety of indigenous trees, savannah shrubs and grasses as well as a comprehensive variety of birds and insects. Come and join us for the ul�mate bushveld experiences like hiking, swimming, 4×4 game drives, golfing, a variety of other physical challenges, skills development games, and of course, the ul�mate tradi�onal South African experience: a braai (barbecue) under the Southern Cross accompanied by nocturnal wildlife calls. We specialise in providing adventure experience learning camps that include leadership iden�fica�on, leadership development, and team building. We provide facili�es for nature camps, sport camps, holiday camps and welcome self-catering groups as well.
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Connecting a wide audience with nature
Two Oceans Aquarium Environmental Education Centre Booking Pack
Welcome to the Two Oceans Aquarium Environmental Education Centre School Groups - Discovery Centre lessons: The Two Oceans Aquarium’s Environmental Education Centre has a range of lessons designed to complement your visit and to focus the minds of your pupils on what they will experience when walking through the Aquarium. Each lesson focuses on a specific marine topic as well as general marine environmental issues. The lesson options are broadly CAPS compliant. This enables you to choose a topic related to class work that you might be covering during the year. Your visit to the Aquarium could thus serve as an introduction to a subject or revision of the subject. You are welcome to consult with our teaching team, before your visit, to arrange an activity specific to your requirements. Enrichment Courses: Our Marine Sciences Academy programme comprises several courses that cater for young people who have a passion for the ocean and who may be interested in a career in Oceanography or Marine Biology. These courses focus on interesting animals and environments. The Young Biologist course is aimed at Grade Tens who are interested in becoming Aquarium volunteers. Our Marine Science components provide enrichment for Grade Elevens who are interested in studying Marine Science at tertiary level. These courses and components are conveniently presented over weekends and school holidays. Please see further details on these courses in this booklet or visit our website on www.aquarium.co.za. Contact Details: For school group bookings, please contact Carrin Virèt on schools@aquarium.co.za or call +27(0)21 814 4559. For more information on our enrichment programmes and how to apply, please contact Katja Laingui on education@aquarium.co.za or call +27 (0)21 814 4555.
EDUCATION PHASES The Two Oceans Aquarium Environmental Education Centre offers stimulating programmes that complement the school curriculum for all education phases. Each education phase is colour coordinated. FoUndaTion PhaSe Grade 1 - 3
inTermediaTe PhaSe Grade 4 - 6
Underwater wonders Fish lesson Water conservation Plenty of fish in the sea! rocky shore ecology Shark lesson exploring under our oceans Structures and skeletons Four pillars of smart living Kelp forest and holdfast ecology data collection marine sustainability issues Biodiversity invertebrates ecotourism in our two oceans
Senior PhaSe Grade 7 - 9
FeT PhaSe Grade 10 - 12
DISCOvEry CENTrE lESSONS Our activities guide students to discover and learn about freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems through hands-on learning. Should you wish your activity to relate to a different topic, we would be happy to discuss your requirements and structure an activity accordingly. Please discuss this with our Bookings Coordinator.
Underwater wonders Recommended for touring groups and groups visiting the Aquarium for the first time. This exciting hands-on investigation of a selection of live rock pool animals enables multi-sensory exploratory learning about various adaptations for survival. For more senior grades we include food chains, food sustainability and marine environmental issues. Suitable for all phases
Fish lesson An activity aimed at investigating how fish have adapted to living in water as well as providing an introduction to a few unique fish species. In the past a fish dissection was done as part of this lesson. This is no longer done as sardines have been categorised a red-listed sustainable seafood product. Suitable for all phases
Water conservation A presentation on the importance of water and why we need to conserve it. Among other activities, this includes a hands-on investigation into how leaking taps waste water. An understanding of percentages and the calculation of averages are essential for this activity. Pupils are required to bring calculators and pens for this lesson. Intermediate and senior phase, Grade 6 onwards
Plenty of fish in the sea! Is this statement true? We will look at: the various effects fishing methods have on our marine resources e.g. overfishing and bycatch; Define the concept of sustainable and unsustainable use; and discuss the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) as a way for consumers, retailers and restaurants to choose more sustainable seafood resources. Suitable for Grade 9s
rocky shore ecology This lesson activity introduces students to animals and plants found in rocky shore ecosystems. It also investigates the factors that influence their distribution. This activity can be in preparation of a rocky shore visit before you take your class to the seashore‌ You can also book one of our teachers to do a follow-up lesson at a rocky shore near you. Intermediate, senior and FET phase, Grade 6 onwards
Shark lesson An investigation using live shysharks to discover more about cartilaginous fishes and how they are related to bony fishes. We discuss the importance of sharks and their endangered status and debate whether they really deserve the negative reputation they currently have. Intermediate, senior and FET phase
exploring under our oceans Learn more about wrecks around the Cape coast and how they have become fantastic homes for all sorts of plants and animals. Each lesson also includes a handson introduction to some of the highlighted animals. (i.e. brittle stars, sea cucumbers and shy sharks.) After the lesson, the exploration can continue in the Aquarium, which showcases a multitude of habitats and organisms from our own offshore environments. Intermediate, senior and FET phase
Structures and skeletons A look at support structures and skeletons in animals focussing on invertebrate and vertebrate classification, using live animals as examples, where possible. We refer to fish, sharks, and rock lobsters and have arthropod exoskeletons as well as live sea anemones and sea urchins in the lesson for hands-on observation. Suitable for intermediate phase From Grade 5 - 8 and Senior.
Four pillars of smart living This lesson seeks to introduce the four pillars of Smart Living; then focusses on Biodiversity, using our coastline, the Aquarium displays and live animals in the classroom to illustrate the topic. The next phase of the lesson highlights littering, how much terrestrial litter ends up in the ocean and what practical measures can be taken to minimise this issue. This is rounded off with a practical exercise on sorting and recycling common litter items. Suitable for Grade 6 - 9s
Kelp forest ecology This hands-on activity explores kelp forest ecology, including the fascinating animals that can be found in the kelp holdfasts. Pupils will be introduced to the kelp forest ecosystem, its resident invertebrates and how they have adapted to survive. Suitable for senior and FET phase, Grade 8 onwards
data collection A hands-on activity in which students perform an investigation into sustainable pilchard harvesting. This is done through the scientific method of establishing the mass and length of pilchards in order to generate data which is collated and processed to be used for discussion on seafood sustainability. Pupils should bring pens. Suitable for senior and FET phase, Grade 9 onwards
marine sustainability issues An investigation using some live animal ambassadors to explore the concepts of biodiversity, sharks in crisis, seafood sustainability and marine pollution. Suitable for senior and FET phase, Grade 8 onwards
Biodiversity This activity is a hands-on investigation of the geographical and biological diversity of our two oceans, using a range of local rock pool invertebrates. Suitable for FET phase
invertebrates Scientific classification, definitions and principles of basic zoology are dealt with through a hands-on study of various animals representing a range of invertebrate phyla and classes. Suitable for FET phase
ecotourism in our two oceans This activity highlights the difference between the cold Atlantic and warm Indian Oceans and how they affect ecotourism along the South African coastline. Also involves a hands-on study of some common rock pool inhabitants. Specifically for students studying tourism. Suitable for FET phase
SCHOOl GrOUP bOOkINGS accompanying adult supervision • For Grades 1 – 12, we require 1 adult to every 10 children, but can accommodate two adults within the same price range. • For Grades 0 – R, we require 1 adult to every 5 children, but can accommodate two adults within the same price range. Adults need to supervise their assigned group at aLL TimeS. Booking • Book your Aquarium visits a minimum of two weeks in advance. • Select topics that are applicable to your classroom and your children. • Select more than one date, as your first choice might not be available. • Bookings for multiple days need to be completed on separate booking forms. Confirmation of visit Once your booking form has been received by the Aquarium, an invoice will be sent as confirmation of the booking. If you have not received an invoice within 24 hours, please contact the Booking Coordinator on tel: +27 (0)21 814 4559. Payments • Bus payments are to be made one week prior to the visit. We will only book the bus once payment has been received. • Payments for the visit can be made beforehand, or at the Aquarium on the day of your visit. • Please send pre-payment proof to fax: 086 6794078 or email: schools@aquarium.co.za • Please bring proof of payment with you on the day of your visit. • No group will be allowed access into the Aquarium without payment. account details Please arrange an EFT payment into the following account: Bank:
Nedbank
account number:
108 329 0614
Branch:
Foreshore
Branch Code:
108 309
Cancellations One week notice is required.
SCHOOl GrOUP bOOkING FOrm 2019 eating areas Complete and return to schools@aquarium.co.za or fax to 086 679 4078.
Pricing structure
* Please note these prices do not apply * Prices are subject to change without n than*welcome to sit Prices applicable to RSA schools only.
Applicable to groups of 10 or more.
There are benches outside the Aquarium where the children are more and eat. If it rains, an alternative plan can be made on the morning of your visit. There are School name: ......................................................................................................................................................... no holding areas for lunch bags / packs. Contact information
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11 February to 4 December
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• Running, shouting and general misbeha • Food, beverages and chewing gum may • Accompanying adults are to assist with Sponsor a Child’s Visit / adopt a School • The Aquarium retains the right to ask If for self guided tour only, please indicate a time: ....................................................................................... • Please be reminded no discount is give Many children in the Western Cape have never been to the Aquarium. Many have • No food storage facilities are available Transport never even seen the sea. The Two Oceans Aquarium’s “Sponsor a Child’s Visit and
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aims at having single-use plastic bags banned in South Africa. To this end, the Two Oceans Aquarium, in 2011, banned all staff and volunteers from bringing single-use plastic bags onto the premises. Visit www.rethinkthebag.org to learn how your class can make a difference to the environment by supporting this campaign and saying NO! to plastic bags. Penguin Promises The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to be associated with the Penguin Promises campaign and encourages everyone to join the movement. This is not a fund-raising campaign, but rather an awareness campaign that urges people to make a change in their lives that will have a positive impact on the environment. Visit www.penguinpromises.com to make a promise and a difference!
PUPPET SHOWS
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Our Early Childhood Development (ECD) puppet shows help children to learn in a fun and interactive way.
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This puppet show illustrates the difference between turtles and tortoises and the danger marine debris poses to marine animals.
Meet some interesting sea creatures like clownfish, sharks, penguins and seals while learning about living smartly. A storybook and 12 printable activity sheets are available for this puppet show.
*my Wild Pets Join Beauty and Geo on their latest adventure as they learn about the differences between pets and wild animals; how to love, respect and care for all animals. Also learn about sea stars as we meet a sea star who journeys from the ocean to the Aquarium becoming an ocean ambassador.
*Water Cycle adventure Meet a fluffy cloud, the hardworking sun, the cutest raindrop and a big old tree. Together these friends teach about the importance of water and how to save this precious resource. *Puppet Books available for these puppet shows.
*Wetlands not Wastelands Let Thalie and Geo teach you all you need to know about where your rubbish goes and how to help the environment by using the five important Rs - Refuse, Redue, Reuse, Recycle and Responsibility.
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28 November 2019
Bishops Prep tackle ocean pollution and "Cut A Loop" Mandy Gloak
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As part of the school curriculum, the Grade 4s at Bishops Preparatory School have to complete a section on water and water pollution as part of their Social Sciences module. Much of the focus of this module is about sewerage treatment and its effects on rivers (https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/11-reasons-whywetlands-are-vital-for-humans-and-animals), but the Grade 4s, some of whom have parents involved in ocean science, wanted to focus more on types of water pollution that they actually play a direct role in. Together with their teacher Mandy Gloak, these kids did something incredible!
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The main focus of these kids was on the relationship between plastic and the ocean (https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/The-plastic-problem-How-muchplastic-pollution-is-in-our-ocean). The Grade 4s learned about the hazards posed by plastic pollution to sea life, particularly the risk of entanglement
ocean (https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/The-plastic-problem-How-muchplastic-pollution-is-in-our-ocean). The Grade 4s learned about the hazards posed by plastic pollution to sea life, particularly the risk of entanglement (https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/seal-and-turtle-tangled-in-ghost-fishinggear-rescued-by-nsri/). They learned about the "Cut A Loop (https://www.aquarium.co.za/content/page/cut-a-loop)" programme, aimed at snipping all loops in plastic waste so that they do not pose as serious an entanglement risk should they end up in a waterway. The kids put this into practice by collecting hundreds of plastic bottles and spending a day cutting all the loops.
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The Grade 4s also learned about single-use plastic items, eg. coffee cup lids, straws, and shopping bags. These items pose significant environmental risks because of their prevalence, so the kids discussed solutions and came up with alternatives to these items (https://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/our-favouritealternatives-to-disposable-plastic-items).
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The kids also looked at ways to recycle and learned about all the resin codes found on plastic packaging and what they mean. They examined various food wrappers and packaging to figure out what the items were made of, if they could be recycled, and how they should be disposed of.
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A "track our trash" activity was done, where the Grade 4s used a map of Cape Town's natural waterways and manmade drainage channels and pipes to work out what would happen to a piece of litter that blew into a drain. Where would it exit into the ocean? How far would it flow to get there? By looking at this map, the kids learned that even inland suburbs are still having a direct impact on the sea.
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It's always a pleasure to see schools being proactive about the environmental challenges facing us today. Plastic pollution is a challenge that has a simple solution, but one that needs the support of everyone - it's great seeing schools all over Cape Town taking a leadership role in the face of this issue, your learners are the future custodians of our oceans (and we think it will be left in good hands).
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’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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The people of Warthog Inn are its The beautiful surrounding of our campsite, expertise of our staff and tailor most valuable assets and as such are made programs promise to provide a expected to share and support the visions and values of our camp. memorable experience for all. Respect for each other. Warthog Inn hosts one of the best Honesty and integrity. developed adventure courses in South Africa. Here at Warthog Inn the learners discover their potential through our outdoor adventure learning. Our highly skilled instructors will lead the learners to new levels self-discovery, potential and development.
Office: info@warthoginn.co.za Cell: 082 319 0429 Kobus Snyman: kobus@warthoginn.co.za Cell: 082 431 7776
Activities include the following and are planned according to duration of camp and specific needs: Adventure course with (26 obstacles ) - Foefieslide Boeresport - Field focus program and training Go cart racing - Archery Self-defense (Marius Ferreira, 6thDan in Karate) Dance and karaoke - Huge Water slides - Reptile show Game drives (more than 16 different species) - Solitaire Reptile show - Kettie shoot - Target Shooting Literia course - Night adventure - Night march Group Dynamics 22 meter swimming pool (Ideal for swim camps)
A Great Team Experience! Warthog Inn offers Sport Weeks available for Rugby, Rugby Sevens, Netball, Hockey, Cricket & Soccer. The sports school division in association with JARU Sport Academy brings a variety of sport camps, including rugby, cricket, netball, softball, seven-rugby and practice camps at professional level. JARU Sport Academy also now works in conjunction with THE BLUE BULLS & TUKS RUGBY ACADEMY. JUMPSTRETCH SA now forms part of the exceptional Sport clinics at Warthog-Inn. JUMPSTRETCH TECHNOLOGY = Variable Isotonic Resistance Systems (Flexband) and Functional Conditioning and Rehabilitation with Flexband Technology.
WARTHOG INN & JARU SPORT ACADEMY A camp site that offers a huge variety of action, fun and adventure at an affordable rate.
Looking for the PERFECT DESTINATION for your next school outing or team building weekend? Forever Swadini is an award-winning Resort that’s nestled in the peaks of the Drakensberg, a mere stone’s throw away from VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL LANDMARKS like Kruger National Park, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, The Pinnacle, Mac-Mac Falls and God’s Window.
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Unique Unique treestrees located located at Swadini at Swadini include include Lebombo Lebombo clusterleaf, clusterleaf, Carrot-tree, Carrot-tree, Mitzeeri, Mitzeeri, Forest Forest feverfever tree tree and Matumi. and Matumi. Unique Unique birdsbirds can also can also be found be found in in Swadini Swadini and include and include Crowned Crowned Eagle,Eagle, African African BlackBlack Duck,Duck, African African Finfoot, Finfoot, Half-collared Half-collared Kingfisher Kingfisher as as well as well the asTrumpeter the Trumpeter Hornbill. Hornbill. Wild Wild animals animals that that can be canfound be found in, and in, around and around the Resort the Resort include include Leopard, Leopard, Kudu,Kudu, Hippo, Hippo, Crocodiles, Crocodiles, Waterbuck, Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Bushbuck, Meerkat, Meerkat, Duiker, Duiker, Mongoose Mongoose and Impala. and Impala.
With being in close proximity to all the majour educational tour destinations, your class will have too little time to fit in all the treasures in the area. What about a visit to the Endangered Species Centre or some interaction with elephants? From a traditional tribe, entertaining with dance and music, to being on the border of the Kruger National Park (where you can book additional talks about animal species and activities) to being mid some of the world’s greatest wonders, like Bourke's Luck Potholes, The Pinnacle, Mac-Mac Falls, God's Window and the ever popular Graskop Lift! Plan your roundabout tour and ensure you visit the Three Rondavels, the oldest Boabab trees and the magical mining town of Pelgrim’s rest. Swadini has an extensive team and group program that includes, hiking, horse riding river rafting and much more. Please enquire for a full list of all our activities. The Swadini School Tour will become the pinnacle of your school’s annual outdoor experiences calendar! Contact our friendly team today to discuss all your needs. Reception and Reservations: +27 (0)15-795 5141 +27 (0)76 634 1170 swadinires@foreversa.co.za Alternatively guests can book online
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ROAG Academy and Choose Life Ministries presents:
join e m o c ith and a f n i t g year n i l Step ou o o h -sc our De Applications for our Gap Year for January 2020 are now open! Do you have a heart for people, nature and God? Come learn about all three while having fun, working hard and grow in life skills, people skills and leadership Coddiwomple through the year with:
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Community service at a Kids Hostel in Harties
Ministry School
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and learn the discipline of adventure therapy.
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a camp built on the foundation of love, trust and hope
a great venue hidden in the bronberg hills 20 minutes from the city - leadership camps - hockey clinics - adventure centre - great obstacle course - break away camps - and much more ... only skill needed: you must play in the mud
Jackie Knoetze en Antoinette Wildon Tel no: 0828022519 Mobile no: 0826794496 E-mail: info@adventurepeaks.co.za
We cannot wait to welcome you!
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
We have a large Dining hall with a fully
some very exciting activities and things to
equipped kitchen, we can cater or you
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.
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,
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.
Pub date: April 2015 Price: R99,99
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• Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) • Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist
Initiative Activities) Language:Courses English, (Brain-Teaser • Tap and listen to text in all four languages Run on a daily basis and are completely IsiXhosa, Afrikaans Low RopeIsiZulu, & High Rope Courses (Teamwork Conquering of • Record and listen toand yourself reading customisable to reach the specific aim Recommended age: 3–8 Fear) • Tap to play calls or watch videos of the camp Designed for: iPad(Teamwork & • Play interactive educational games (with multiple levels of difficulty) Jacobs Ladder and Conquering of Fear) Android tablets • Fun Knots for kids to use on their own, with friends, siblings or older family members Raft Building and Learning Rope (Educational Adventure) File size: ± 300 mb • Fosters a love of nature • program that is excellent Paint Ball (Slingshots) • No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases,for advertising or external website linksCorporate Schools, Churches and Map Reading and Orienteering (Educational Adventure (except in the Help section which is Race) protected by a parent gate) Groups Zip-line & Canoeing (Fun Adventure) • Camps supplementing Night Hikes & Sleep outs (Outdoor Fun) Check out our app videos YOUTUBE: the curriculum with outdoor expehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULXN2Enp3k9CMWfWgL48dw Fishing & Swimming (Fun and Relaxing) riences to ensure the best foundation Cycling & Hiking (Outdoor Fun) WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com for learning Camp Craft & Cooking (How to build shelters, get water, etc.) • motivate sports and work teams to perform By Special Arrangement: optimally together • to get the adrenalin pumping with some fast-paced or Paint Ball (Guns) fear-conquering activities Climbing Wall (Conquer fear) • to learn Drumming (Team build fun) more about the wonders of forest Archery (Team build fun) • , ideal for Kloofing (Outdoor Adventure) sports teams to prepare for an event MEDIA & BLOGGERS: Lazer Tag & Clay Pigeon Shooting (Top-G) while still having fun For further information or to request Flower & Fruit Picking Tour (Educational) • review copies pleasePrograms contact: for a break Joanitafrom Nel the daily routine Eskom Palmiet Hydro Electric Tour (Educational) away JNel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za Wagon Trail Tour (Historical Educational) * Combination of the above 011 327 3550
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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. Pub date: August 2015
Sasol Young Explorer – Frogs is the second app in the new Young Explorer nature series for kids. Colourful,
Language: English, The smaller
species found in southern Africa.
Bush Camp Information: informative and stimulating, Frogs introduces young children (3–8 years old) to 55 of the most common and rare frog
Price: R99,99
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. Android tablets File size: ± 300 mb
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 Mail us on: No collection of personal/location data, in-app purchases, advertising or external website links admin@b2bcamps.co.za
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The resort is situated within walking distance (500m) from the beach in Pennington, 9Km south of Scottburgh on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Durban, Margate and the Wild Coast are within one hour's drive, which makes daily excursions easy. Several chalets, Log cabins, Camping sites and a lodge is situated amongst indigenous trees. (Chalets, Log cabins and Lodge can also be combined for larger groups). Groups such as churches, schools adventure camps, conferencing, NGO,s , Universities, FET colleges and Team Building is always welcome at Pennington.
Break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and join us for a fun filled full activity program to suit your time, needs and pocket. Tailor made group packages are planned for either Churches, Schools, Technicons , Universities or for corporate team building. Packages are made up from the activities below and can include some or all depending how many days you are on camp. Full catering done by our chefs from the kitchen at very reasonable rates for your camp.
Team building * Leadership Identification Beach Olympics * Wall-climbing * Low Ropes Course Campfire * Kayaking * Obstacle Course Archery and much more ...
Crystal clear swimming pool * Trampoline A large Boma with braai facilities * Table Tennis Darts * TV * Campfire * Rock and Surf Fishing Kayaking - Groups only * Pool Table If you are a Golfer, you will enjoy outstanding golf courses in the area, at Umdoni, only 2km away, Selborne, only 2km away and Scottburgh, 12 km away And do not forget to enjoy our brand new 2 x 200 m zip line, run by the qualified instructors of TVG!
* Adventure * Academic * Art * Cookery * Dog Training * Etiquette * Environmental * First aid & safety * Fun & camps
Kiddies playground Various guest units and dormitory accommodation
* Fly fishing
Horses
* History
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* Holiday camps * Horse grooming
Foefie slide Heated indoor swimming pool
* Horse riding
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* Leadership
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* Music * Personality, character & gifting development * Survival * Veldschool and more...
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ATKV Klein-Kariba’s Leadership and Adventure centre offers a wide variety of activities, accommodation, and programmes. Our experienced team of presenters will offers wide variety of ensure an unforgettable experience for school, student, and evenachurch groups.
Courses and programmes » Leadership » Team-building » Fun and adventure » Sports » Life skills and goal-setting
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» Box car racing
» Two warm mineral baths
» Abseiling
» Cold water outdoor swimming pool and splash pool
» Archery
» Waterslide
» Hiking trail
» 9-hole short and miniature golf course
» Horse riding
» Volleyball and rugby
» Raft building
» Horseback riding
» Paintball
» Game viewing
» Obstacle course
» Hiking trails and cycling
» Tracking
» Pedal and rowing boats
» Target shooting
» Fishing
» Water study
» Pool and electronic games
» Group challenges
» 4x4 motorcycle rides
ATKV Klein-Kariba: Telephone: 014 736 9800 Email: kkinligting@atkv.org.za Website: www.klein-kariba.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/ATKVKLEINKARIBA
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At Teen Ranch we offer comfortable, affordable youth accommodation in Port Edward, on the Lower South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, to school, church and corporate groups of up to 180 people. Outdoor challenges await you at Teen Ranch with our adventure centre on a 47 hectare farm. Develop your team - team builing activities - discover your leaders - mould your mentors - plan a group get-away - relax and revitalize Teen Ranch's tropical farm setting, abundant bird life and picturesque dams ensure emotional and spiritual well being, while intellectual and physical growth is challenged by our outdoor adventure centre activities.
Contact Sarah on: 083 256 7518 Mail: sarah@teenranch.co.za
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park <newsflash@isimangaliso.com> Tuesday, 19 November 2019 10:30 booking@allesmag.co.za Camping in iSimangaliso
Camping in iSimangaliso The iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site has a variety of accommodation options within the protected area, from luxury catered resorts to self-catering and camping. Even in tighter economic times, one often just wants a short, peaceful break in the wild. For those seeking a simple retreat in a glorious setting, camping can be just the ticket. Camp sites, mostly managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, are offered at several of the Park’s ‘Jewels’: Kosi Bay at Lake Nhlange, Sodwana Bay, Mabibi, False Bay, uMkhuze, Cape Vidal and St Lucia Estuary (Maphelane also has camp sites but the resort is currently closed). These sites are generally in some of the most scenic areas, offering an affordable way to spend some time in nature.
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For seaside bliss, Cape Vidal (above) is regularly voted as one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top camping areas, with good reason. The sites are clearly demarcated with water and electricity points, plus neat ablutions. Tucked behind the soaring vegetated dunes under huge trees, the sites are protected from wind and even in bad weather, a day at Vidal beats a day in any office. And if that was not reason enough to visit, the resort is also situated within the big game section of the Eastern Shores section, and the beach is a nesting site for endangered sea turtles. Snorkelling and swimming in the small bay area are highly popular at this family-friendly resort.
Above: Kosi Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sites are positioned in a tranquil lee alongside Lake Nhlange (Third Lake) and are grassed, mostly shaded and have neat communal ablution blocks. Although they are far from the beach in terms of road access, if one has a
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boat you can cross the Lake to park at Bhanga Nek, where a short walk takes you to a lonely, beautiful stretch of beach.
Above: Mabibi camp site is a true hidden gem, behind the crest of a steep vegetated dune close to Lake Sibaya. Here you will find nine sites with a decent communal ablution facility, as well as three permanent tented chalets. The latter are probably the best affordable accommodation deal in the whole Park, offering exactly the right amount of comfort for a great beach holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; electricity, (nonpotable) water, own bathrooms and fully equipped kitchenette as well as a private braai area. The site is run by the local Mabibi community under the management of Isibindi Africa, who own the luxury Thonga Beach Lodge nearby. Access to the beach is by way of 138 steps but the trek is so worth it for an endless stretch of beach and excellent low tide snorkelling.
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Above: False Bay, which closed down many years ago due to persistent drought, is open for camping once again but not many seem to have re-discovered this. False Bay is all about birding, walking and cycling in a special pocket of incredibly biodiverse sand forest. Camp sites are located along the shores of the widest point of Lake St Lucia with wide open vistas and a whole lot of peace and quiet.
Above: Sodwana Bay has hundreds of camp sites – in its heyday these were immensely popular but in recent years, the number in use is much smaller. It is still the cheapest way to spend time close to the beach access at this outstanding scuba diving destination, but if a touch more comfort is desired then look at the nearby Coral Divers accommodation chalets that are currently undergoing super attractive upgrades.
For a bush option, you cannot beat the uMkhuze campsite near the eMshophi Gate. There are scant few places where one can camp in a big five reserve (the camping area is fenced though) and recent improvements to the ablutions make these much more user-friendly. The site may still be fairly rustic – electricity is only run part time on a generator and water is often restricted or even non-existent, especially in winter – but there is a pool and its position in the natural lee of a cliff has made it a firm favourite among regular fans. After all, when you can watch
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elephants from your tent ‘stoep’ and hear roaring lions at night, a little rusticity is really worthwhile!
Currently the southernmost accessible site in iSimangaliso is Sugarloaf near the Lake St Lucia Estuary mouth (above). This large facility has 95 electrified sites, yet it never feels overcrowded even when full (December holidays) thanks to its enormous shady trees and vegetation screening off smaller sites. The big attraction is the large swimming pool, plus a walk of only a few hundred metres to the Estuary beach along the boardwalk. Any overflow bookings are redirected to the Eden Park camp site closer to town (20 sites), but guests staying there may use the facilities at Sugarloaf. As with all things, preparation is key, so before planning a camping trip check ahead on issues such as water availability and facilities. With the right equipment and attitude, the camp sites of iSimangaliso offer some of the best value in beautiful off-the-grid places. Visit www.isimangaliso.com for details of iSimangaliso’s camping and other accommodation options.
Footnote The iSimangaliso Authority produces 20 news flashes a year on issues of interest or importance to stakeholders and visitors. These can be received by email, or found on the website www.isimangaliso.com, together with other relevant Park information. Media enquiries should be directed to Debbie Cooper at debbie@isimangaliso.com.
Newsflash No.: 2019.11.19
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So baie skoolverlaters is nie seker wat om na matriek te doen nie. Daarom is dit ’n goeie idee om na skool ’n breek te neem en binne ’n veilige omgewing te besin oor die opwindende maar uitdagende toekoms wat op jou wag. Die ATKV bied deur Postmatriek so ’n geleentheid om nie net keuses oor jou loopbaan en toekoms te neem nie, maar ook om deur ervaringsleer verskillende vaardighede te ontwikkel en terselfdertyd lewenslange vriendskappe te smee.
Van die hoofdoelwitte van die Postmatriekjaar is om tydens ’n program gevul met visie, doelwitte, avontuur en uitdaging nie net te Van die hoofdoelwitte van leierskappotensiaal die Postmatriekjaar is om tydens ’n program gevulook met die visie,insig doelwitte, avontuur ontdek nie, maar en vermoë teen uitdaging nie net leierskappotensiaal te ontdek nie, ontwikkel om verantwoordelike en ingeligte besluite maar ook die insig en vermoë te ontwikkel om rakende jou toekoms en loopbaanrigting te neem. verantwoordelike en ingeligte besluite rakende jou toekoms en loopbaanrigting te neem.
Besoek ons webwerf vir meer inligting en aansoekvorm:
www.atkvpostmatriek.co.za Die ATKV-Postmatriekjaar se programinhoud is geakkrediteer en bestaan uit ses opwindende afdelings om elke student tot sy volle potensiaal te ontwikkel.
Persoonlikheidsontwikkeling Fokusareas binne hierdie aspek van die program sluit in algemene lewensvaardighede, persoonlikheidsontleding, emosionele intelligensie, leierskapsontwikkeling, groepdinamikaaktiwiteite, kommunikasie, probleemoplossing en konflikbestuur.
Toekomsbeplanning Loopbaanvoorligting en begeleide loopbaankeuses word individueel deur ’n bedryfsielkundige bepaal. Ons verseker ook skaduwerk waar jy die geleentheid kry om verskillende beroepe te ervaar en ’n verdere doelwit is om jou te help bou aan ’n indrukwekkende CV.
Straatskerp Hier fokus ons op selfstandigheid deur aandag te gee in ons program aan algemene regsbeginsels, persoonlike finansies en begrotings, entrepreneurskap, basiese besigheidsbestuur, projekbestuur, etiket, aanleer van Zoeloe en algemene beginsels in Afrikaanse skryfkuns, seksualiteit, wapenvaardigheid, selfverdediging, basiese doen-dit-self-vaardighede, kompas-, kaart- en GPS-navigasie, veldkookkuns, huishoudelike vaardighede (kosvoorbereiding, huishouding).
Avontuur Verskuif grense en leer om buite jou gemaksone oplossings te prakseer deur Bergfietskursus, Skubaduik, Stap- en wildernis-ekspedisies, Perdehantering en ruiterkuns, Witwaterroei (River rafting), Abseil en rotsklim, Avontuurresies en -oriëntering, Jag- en slagkuns, Kampkuns, Avontuurfasilitering en -aanbieding, Veldoorlewing, Noodhulp: vlak 1 en 2, Voël- en boomidentifikasie
Pret Sosiale vaardighede word ontwikkel deur kultuurervarings, ’n bergfietstoer en buurlanduitstappies na Lesotho, Mosambiek en Botswana.
Akademie ’n Keuse van een uit van 19 geakkrediteerde aanlyn kursusse word gemaak om tydens jou Postmatriekjaar te doen. So word krediete bymekaar gemaak vir die rigting waarin jy belangstel, 'n rigting om te ondersoek of bloot net te werk aan jou indrukwekkende CV.
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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 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
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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. Residents can walk from site to all the near attraction like, surfing, super tube, putt-putt, laser games, Billabong Village, craft coffee and beer restaurants, small shops and much more. As organisation we offer the following services: Facilitated programs for - leadership development, team building, rugby clinics, outcome based programs and tours. Catering - selected menu for camps, small functions, conference, platters, etc.
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Accommodation: 7 Houses (max. 18 people) 4 Small Bungalows (max. 4 people) 1 Big Bungalow (max. 6 people) Facilities: 2 Conference Rooms (20 people) 2 Halls Spacious Stoep with braai facilities Large ablution facilities Laundry Room Volleyball Court (sand) 200m from main beach Bookings: 042 293 1159 sharnel@vcsv.co.za Facebook: VCSV Jeffreysbaai / UCSA Jeffreysbay Office Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 13:00; 14:00 - 16:00 CLOSED on public holidays, Saturday and Sunday
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
FEATURES
• Multilingual app with four languages (English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and Afrikaans) • Packed with accurate info written by a mammal specialist • Tap and listen to text in all four languages • 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
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WEBSITE: www.youngexplorerapp.com
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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. ‘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.
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
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
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For further information or to request review copies please contact: Joanita Nel jnel@penguinrandomhouse.co.za 011 327 3550
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