3 Brisk Activities That You And Your Child Can Enjoy Together
“Come have some tea with Miss Bubbles and me” – said your 7-year-old, as they pull you in to sit […]
Book your school for a tour at Sugar Bay in 2021
Sugar Bay is the number one holiday destination for children and teens in South Africa. Based on the American Summer
Raising Kids With 21st Century Skills
Going to camp is more than just an adventure away from home. Camp is an investment in your child’s character,
Plunge into the adventure of a lifetime!
Is your child finished with school and not sure what is next? Don’t settle for traditional academics, take your child’s
The 3 Benefits of Camper-Counselor Relationships
Summer Camp is a great place for children to get some much-needed time out from mom and dad and form
Give your child the holiday of a lifetime
Located in the tropical KZN North Coast, Sugar Bay is the first and only American-style summer camp located in South Africa. We
Why friendship is important to children
Have your children been feeling lonely missing their friends during the lockdown? We can all agree this year has been
Camp: Kids to Explore, Challenge and Conquer Obstacles
At Sugar Bay holiday camp, your kids can explore, conquer the unknown, and challenge themselves in a trustworthy and supportive
Sugar Bay and COVID 19
The Bad News We are still at Stage 3 so Sugar Bay holiday camp is not allowed to open for
Pack your excitement, camp will re-open
It is all about finding your happy place after Lock down. For us, that is Sugar Bay holiday camp.
Holiday environment at home
Sugar Bay Holiday camp is in the business of entertaining kids, and they have shared some tips of how to entertain your kids during the lock-down. Redirect your kids from screens and create a fun, holiday environment at home.
April Holiday Camps For Your Kids and Teens
Sugar Bay is a luxury holiday camp in Kwa-Zulu Natal, for children between the ages of 7 and 17 years old. We offer over 100 activities, including surfing, skate boarding and ropes courses. Our newest activities are airsoft (which is similar to paintball) and tie dye. None of our activities are compulsory and children are given the freedom to choose what they would like to do. We have qualified staff known as camp counselors, who look after the children 24/7. No child is ever left alone and we have a strict supervision ratio of one counselor to every three children.
8 Signs of Great Parenting
Even if your child sometimes tests your patience, the point of being their parent is to help them grow. Everything that you teach your child should come from a place of love. Children need affection. Show your kids that you love them with smiles and hugs. While love is not enough to be a good parent, it is a vital part of raising happy and emotionally healthy children.
How Sugar Bay Camp is Completely Different
The word “camp” may conjure up memories of slurry porridge and compulsory exercise, but fortunately there is one camp in South Africa that will have your kids remembering the complete opposite.
How to Survive Your Child’s First Sleepover Camp
You may have already imagined your child’s first sleepover camp, and everything you could get done. A week or two without your child may sound like a dream come true. However, when you finally get the solitude you have been craving, the house seems dreadfully empty and too quiet.
Sugar Bay: A dream holiday destination for children
Kids all over the world are ditching their cellphones, and switching off the TV in favor of spending a school
When your teen wants out of summer camp
Teenagers have different reasons for not wanting to go to camp anymore, from feeling like they have grown out of the annual excursion to wanting to invest time in things that interest them outside of camp.
3 Tips to manage homesickness like a pro
When you introduce the idea of camp to your children, the first reaction expected is of excitement, looking forward to making new friends, being away from home and new experiences. For some children, however, the idea of being away from home might be frightening and a cause of anxiety.
Bringing art to life- 3 Traits every art teacher should have
How do we create the next generation of innovative artists? Through all our amazing art teachers across the globe! It’s not
The Big Question: Should Cellphones Be At Camp?
Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to get off their phone? Or delayed responses because they need to answer a text? Welcome to a world where toddlers have tablets and teenagers are iMessaging on the latest iPhone. A break from the digital world is the goal of our camp, to be able to revel in adventure, friendships, and personal growth. Most camps do not include cellphones on their packing list, and the reason is simple: cellphones take away from the camp experience.
Life After Camp: 3 tips for a smoother re-entry home
There are a gazillion articles with tricks and tips on sending your child to camp; how to pack for your child
Natalija’s 20th camp anniversary at Sugar Bay
In 2015, we saw Natalija Bozovic walk through our gates on our Thailand themed holiday camp, and as we celebrate
Feel The Beat: Drumming at Sugar Bay
Do you want an African drum beat master at your next party? Well our campers should be on your speed dial! Drumming has
Screen Addiction: parenting in the age of a digital era
No other topic could create a catastrophe of opinions, judgements, beliefs and arguments as parenting. Add technology in the mix
Surfing with Smiles
We sat down with the Sugar Bay surfing PC (Pro Counselor), Smiles, on his surfing journey and who he thinks
What Summer Camp Mom Are You?
We all know there are different types of moms around the world, but when moms send their children to summer
Why a good holiday camp is worth the cost
You want your children to be productive during their school holidays, so you browse around for a good holiday program.
Why outdoor play is vitally important for children
Children are spending an increasing amount of time indoors due to all the technology that can be easily accessed at
Characteristics of a good camp counselor
Whether you want to work as a camp counselor, or you are a parent searching for the best holiday camp
Gap Year: Benefits of working at a summer camp
Making a career choice at the age of seventeen and committing to it for a lifetime is a pivotal decision
