KAMP AFRIKA
Kamp Afrika is a Pan African summer camp designed for tweens and Teens (10-16years). Our objective is to expose participants to African culture, awakens their potentials, passion and values through adventure, recreation, crafts, storytelling, arts and theatre in a fun filled manner. On camp, campers will meet peers with similar interests and talents where they will share their love of knowledge in an environment that values creativity and intelligence while having lots of fun making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
KAMP ACTIVITIES
Our activities are in 4 categories- Adventure, sports, creative arts and crafts, music and theater and are structured to foster campers’ self-esteem, creative expressions, skill building, peer relationships, independence, social comfort, exploration, leadership, physical activities and true participation in a community environment.t
1. ADVENTURE
- Kayaking
- Obstacle courses and treasure hunts
- Canoeing
- Outdoor camping in African tents
- Fishing
- Horse back riding
- Tree Climbing
- Bonfire nights
- Kite flying
2. SPORTS
- Water volleyball
- Badminton
- Lawn tennis
- Catapulting
- Archery
- cycling
- Beach soccer
- BBasketball
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Fitness classes
- Aim the bucket
3. CREATIVE ARTS AND CRAFT
- Bead making
- Tie and dyeing
- Basket weaving
- Broom making
- Hair weaving
- Cooking with an African bias
- African bags, shoes and accessories making
- African head gear(gele) tying
- Wrapper tying
- Coconut oil making
- Fitness classes
4. MUSIC AND THEATER
- African Drumming ( bata, gan-gan, ekwe, gbedu,konga,jembe)
- Stage plays
- Singing
- African dancing
- Story telling
- Standup comedy
- Chanting (Ewi)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Celebrity Guest appearances
- Outdoor cinema
- Story telling around a bonfire
- Live musical shows
- Tours
- An African fabric expression night.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The safety and security of our campers is our highest priority. Security is provided by the mobile policemen, Corporate guards security and Vigilante. Officers of these security agencies patrol the camp 24/7 to ensure safety of the campers. In a carefully supervised setting, we create a tightly-knit community where campers feel comfortable, safe and connected. MEDICAL
The camp runs on a 24/7 medical center managed by a doctor and 2 nurses. We provide acute care and first aid treatment of injuries and illnesses to campers that occur during the camp as well as assist in the administration of medication as indicated on the health form which is completed upon registration.