Life at the Bay

Lockdown has been long. So we get it, if you’re a parent that feels like you really need a break from being an all-in-one parent, friend and school teacher 24-hours a day. Perhaps it’s best to look forward, and have a plan for your recuperation and a plan that will also give your kids the outdoor freedom and adventure they crave. You are exhausted and your kids want an adventure — that’s what holiday camps are for, that's what camp counselors are for. Yes, holiday camps will re-open again. It’s something that you can look forward to. During the down time, we have revamped the cabins to give holiday adventures a new look. New shooting games have been added to the program, and a new water slide has been installed. There is always something new at Sugar Bay. We even have a new menu.  We understand that kids cannot wait to laugh and run around with their friends again. We also understand that parents would like more freedom to work, and to also have a break. So when holida...

  Sending your kids to overnight camp can be nerve-racking if you’re going to be stressing about their safety. It’s important that you choose a camp that has trustworthy staff and counselors as well as safe facilities.    To put your mind at ease, here are some suggested questions that you should ask concerning the safety policy of a summer camp:    1. What is the ratio of staff to children? Staff ratios are very important. The higher the number of counselors to campers, the more supervised your children will be. A higher staff to child ratio means a more controlled environment and will ensure that your kids are getting the quality supervision and attention they require.    2. How has the staff been trained?   Your children should be in the care of staff that are at least qualified to render basic first aid, also known as Emergency First Response. You need to also question their psychological training in terms of how they would h...

  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 chil...