When actor & mom Lunathi Mampofu visited Sugar Bay Holiday Camp in Zinkwazi Beach, it was more than a quick stop at a children’s camp. It was a mom getting to see the place her daughter, Skye, had been talking about long after coming home.
Like many parents, Lunathi had felt the nerves that come with sending a child away to sleepover camp. It is one thing to know your child is going somewhere fun. It is another thing to let them go without being able to check in every few minutes, fix every small problem, or know exactly what they are doing throughout the day.
That is why her visit to Sugar Bay mattered.
Skye was already comfortable there. Lunathi got to see her daughter in the camp environment, moving around with confidence, proud to show her cabin, happy around the pool, and clearly at home in a place that had become special to her. For a parent, that says more than any brochure could.
Sugar Bay is a children-only sleepover holiday camp on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, based in Zinkwazi Beach. Children and teens come for school holiday camps filled with activities, beach and pool time, cabin life, evening events, friendships and 24/7 supervision.
But what stood out in Lunathi’s visit was not just the activities. It was the feeling that Skye had been given space to grow, while still being cared for.
She spoke about the value of independence, and how important it is for children to have experiences outside their everyday home routine. At Sugar Bay, Skye gets to make choices, manage small responsibilities, spend time with other children, and enjoy a holiday that feels like her own.
That is something many parents want for their children, even if the first step feels emotional.
Lunathi’s visit gave a real look at what that can mean. A child who settles in. A child who feels safe enough to enjoy herself. A child who comes home with stories, confidence and a genuine connection to the people and place.
For parents who are still unsure about sleepover camp, her experience is reassuring because it is honest. The nerves are normal. Letting go is not always easy. But seeing your child happy, confident and cared for can change the way you look at camp completely.
Sugar Bay has been welcoming children and teens since 2001, with over 100 activities, trained counselors, cabin accommodation and a full camp programme designed for fun, friendship and independence.
About Sugar Bay Holiday Camp
Sugar Bay is a children-only sleepover holiday camp in Zinkwazi Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. The camp welcomes children and teens aged 7 to 17 during the school holidays, with over 100 activities, 24/7 supervision, trained counselors, beach and pool experiences, cabin accommodation and a full camp programme built around fun, confidence and independence.
Explore upcoming Sugar Bay school holiday camp dates:
https://www.sugarbay.co.za/2026-school-holiday-camp-dates
Learn more about Sugar Bay:
https://www.sugarbay.co.za/about-sugar-bay-holiday-camp
Find answers to common parent questions:
https://www.sugarbay.co.za/parent-faq
Book a Sugar Bay holiday camp:
https://www.sugarbay.co.za/book-a-holiday
Call: 032 485 3778
WhatsApp: 082 525 9503
