Life at the Bay

  There is no shortage of summer camps in No rth America, they are even part of the culture. The concept o f an American-styl e summer camp is still new in S outh Africa and thus it is impo rtant for parents to ask the right questions when choosi ng a camp for their kids. P arents should be searching for a camp that prioritizes safety, educational and personal development , in a safe and fun environment.    To find a reliable and responsible camp it is necessary to ask the right question s. It's best to begin with the basics such as ; how long the camp has been running and what licenses the camp holds, etcetera. However, to properly judge their credibility and suitability for your child, you will have to ask questions that go beyond these basics.   Here are 10 Questions to ask when booking a camp for your kids:   1. What i s the camp’s philosophy?  As a parent, you need to be comfortable with the camp’s philosophy as your children will be guided by th

Sugar Bay Resort isn’t just a fun getaway for kids and teens, we also offer courses to assist in youth empowerment, such as our Counselor in training (CIT) course and the President’s Award Program.    History of the President’s/The Duke of Edinburgh ’ s Award:      The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded in the United Kingdom in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. This award recognizes adolescents and young adults for completing a series of self-improvement exercises and is renowned internationally by 144 nations. In South Africa, the award was first established in 1983 under the name The Gold Shield Award. In 1992, after the appointment of Mr. Nelson Mandela as the first president of a democratic South Africa, the name was changed to The President's Award for Youth Empowerment.  In its 33-year history of youth engagement in South Africa, the Award Program has reached over 150,000 young people in the country. There are over 14,300 active participant

  It almost feels like yesterday when we were dreaming about a sunshine-filled December and spending our summer vacation with all our lovely campers at Sugar Bay. Well guess what? Before we knew it, summer and December have arrived ! We have planned four incredibly themed camps these upcoming December and January school holiday s.  Finding Dory Week: 9 - 16 December   Join us in an underwater adventure with Nemo and Marlin as we join in the search for the loving and often forgetful little blue tang fish, Dory. Highlights: E xcursion: Ushaka Marine World Themed Water Park & Aquarium. Beach Art Classes: Shell art, Beach in a bottle, Up-cycling of items found on the shore. California theme d Beach Party Night. School of Fish Talent S how : Winners will be treated to a special Sushi dinner. “ Be-kind-to-one-another- campaign”: As inspired by the voice of Dory herself, Ellen De Genres and

Sugar Bay is having a super spectacular competition for all the schools we host presentations at this November!  The Prize: One free week at the ultimate children's paradise - Sugar Bay, during our April themed holiday camps for a learner and their best friend!  Yep, you even get to bring your best buddy along!  How to Enter:    Get your mom, dad or legal guardian to give us a call on the same day as the presentation was held at your school. Use the Sugar Bay “Secret Code Word” - example; Sticky Tape , given to you by either Sticky (counselor), or Tape (Head Counselor) to get a R500-00 discount voucher towards your next stay at Sugar Bay.  If we get a minimum of 10 calls within a week of the presentation at your school,  your school will automatically qualify and get entered into the draw.   The draw will take place on Friday, 11 November 2016. Competition Rules: Only schools with the mos