Life at the Bay

The Easter bunny is getting the eggs out his basket and Sugar Bay is also rewarding you with a R2900 discount off all our upcoming April holiday camps. Are you ready to start you’re your school vacation in splendour and have an epic end to the summer? We certainly are! Dungeons and dragons week – 1-8 April Come in your armor as we prepare to participate in the ultimate medieval battle for Dungeons and Dragons week at Sugar Bay. We’re going to have fire-breathing fun all week long. You’d better get your game on, you wouldn’t want to end up in the dungeon. Highlights: Journey to the dragons cave (themed camp out) Character building classes (campers will get to design their own characters using different art materials) Each day is themed and has its own events (example; Day of treasure - We will host a treasure hunt around the whole of camp) Campers will complete challenges in order to earn keys throughout the week which they will use at the end of the week in order to escape the dun...

Summer camps aren’t as common in South Africa as they are in the United States. This is one of the reasons why you are likely to spend more money on a summer camp than you would on a typical holiday booking at an ordinary resort or lodge. Summer camps can range from as little as four-hundred Rands per person, per night, to nine-hundred Rands, all depending on the quality of the camp and what it has to offer. You cannot compromise on the quality of a summer camp to cut costs, which is why you should view summer camp as an investment.    There are many reasons why summer camp prices are a little upscale. Here’s how pricing of a summer camp can affect the experience the camp has to offer; Safety:   You cannot expect a cost-effective camp to have high-end security measures in place because; high-end security doesn’t come cheap. Be it equipment or general safety assurances, if a camp is cost conscious, you will not get the best in terms of safety, which is something...

The first half of the year is almost done! And to celebrate that we’re halfway there, we’re giving campers a R1800 discount on all our June/July holiday camps. We’ve programmed four themed holiday camps for these winter holidays, and we’ve picked the best of the bunch! Even though it’s getting a little chilly, know the sun always shines at Sugar Bay.    Smurfs - The Lost Village week: 25 June – 2 July Join us as we embark on an adventure with our blue little friends through the forest filled with enchanted creatures to uncover the biggest secret in Smurf history!    Highlights: Enchanted Beach Bonfire Forbidden Forest Fear Factor Smurf Blue Colour Run Papa Smurf’s Potion-Making Classes Magical make your own Smurf Class Camp out at the Forbidden Forest How much will it cost to embark on this adventure? Book now to go blue & become a Smurf!  Baywatch week: 2-9 July ...

We all love a delicious, wholesome, meal. However, with our fast-paced lifestyles, it is often difficult to decide on a good option that’s quick, delicious and easy to prepare. The types of food served at most summer camps are carefully selected and tick all the boxes when it comes to being traditional, wholesome and on-the-go.    Since campers are away from home, summer camps make every effort to ensure that their campers are comfortable and do not feel homesick. In doing so, traditional, freshly-made food is prepared three times daily. These appetizing meals give campers the special feeling of “being at home” when they’re at camp. It also eliminates the unhealthy and quick option of grabbing take out and teaches campers to appreciate good, home-cooked meals.    With summer camp offering so many activities that require physical participation, healthy wholesome meals are a necessity. The meals served at camp need to provide campers with long-lasting energ...

One reason that many parents send their kids to a holiday camp like Sugar Bay is so that they can make new friends and become more confident in a safe and fun environment, without the added pressure that often comes from school or home. Evidently, many children have left Sugar Bay's shores having received much personal benefit from their holiday experience. They share their stories below: Mvelo (High school student, Parktown): "Sugar Bay changed my life forever. Before I came to Sugar Bay, I had a low self-esteem ; I was anti-social and never had any friends . I chose to rather be at home, indoors, rather than playing outside because I was afraid of socializing with other kids as I felt like they would judge me. All of that began to change when I came to Sugar Bay, 10 years ago. I was inspired and encouraged to break out of my shell and socialize . Since then, I love coming back to Sugar Bay and making new friends. I’ve loved every single moment I’ve spent here ...

The fast-paced, modern-day living has kept our kids cooped up in their bedrooms, mostly in the company of technology. We only realize the negative impact of this lifestyle, when we notice that our kids shy away from physical activities and socializing, dislike the idea of being challenged, lack character and have no independence. The best way to repair this “detachment from authenticity” is by eliminating technology and replacing it with an opportunity to experience something tangible. This opportunity comes from camping. Camping has the greatest impact on children and teaches them what technology cannot. Here are 5 Reasons why kids should go camping: 1. Camp provides the opportunity to try new things. The activities practiced at camp pushes children out of their comfort zone and expose them to new activities and experiences. These opportunities assist them in discovering new hobbies or passions which will direct them in their future career choices. 2. Camp helps with the developm...

We had four awesome holiday camps these past December/January school holidays at Sugar Bay Resort. From underwater adventures, to a trip back in time, we did it all! Finding Dory Week: 9 - 16 December 2016   We went on an extraordinary underwater adventure this week with 171 campers, all in pursuit to find Dory. Our camp portrayed the “under the sea” and “California Beach” theme fantastically with floating fish, colourful coral and blue waves decorated all over our main hall. Some of the highlights of this week were the “Beach Party Night” and “A School of Fish Talent Show”. The campers also went on an exciting excursion to Ushaka Marine World, an aquarium and water park where they got to see the special “Finding Nemo/Finding Dory” tank.    Have a look at our album on Facebook featuring more pictures from Finding Dory week.    Candy Land Week: 16 – 23 December 2016   Sugar Bay got super sweet during Candy Land week and ...

The opportunity of gaining new friends, independence, and maturity by sleeping away from home is best provided by a summer camp. Summer camps have been running in America for decades, however, they are fairly new to South Africa. There are also a variety of specialized summer camps nowadays; camps that focus solely on sports, drama, etc. This is why choosing the right summer camp is imperative. It’s best to find a camp that is traditional and allows your children to experience a little bit of everything. Here are 5 important things to look for when choosing the right summer camp for your kids: 1. Find a camp that is technology-free  A camp that doesn’t allow your kids to carry their mobile and gaming devices are usually the best option. These camps provide your children with a break away from technology and allow them to participate and gain the complete camp experience without any distractions. 2. Find a camp with an outdoor focus It’s good to find a camp located i...

  Simple, yet essential life skills like appreciation, courage, trust, etcetera, cannot be studied out the pages of a book. These lessons require direct participation and are best learned from purposeful reflection.    A holiday camp which encourages spontaneous opportunities for learning seemed to be a great start for laying the foundation for experiential education. Experiential Education is a process through which a learner constructs knowledge, skill, and value from direct experience.    At Sugar Bay holiday camp, four metres elevated from the ground, was not only where a new crate building record was achieved, but also courage. Motivated by a bunch of campers, a little boy conquered his fear of heights. This was where he discovered that he was indeed a courageous young man.   A few metres away, a group of girls were sitting under a tree, braiding friendship bracelets. After the class, they exchanged bracelets with a str...