SCHOOL TRIP | STUDY TRIP SOUTH AFRICA
Experience the incredible passion for sport that South Africans have during a school or study trip to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. A school or study trip to South Africa can be one of the most enjoyable and educational experiences you can have with your fellow students. It gives you the chance to see for yourself how ‘The Power of Sports’ uses sport for various purposes and how sport can foster unity in a divided South Africa. What’s more, the trip is interspersed with interactive workshops, presentations, outdoor activities and (sports) games with peers, allowing you to learn about each other’s cultures. And to top it all off, you and your group can take on a well-coordinated local South African team.
Our school and study trips are always tailor made. By combining competitive sports matches with excellent excursions, we will give your school or study group an incredible sporting and cultural experience.
Community projects
€830 to €1,050 pp
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10 days | 14 days school/study trip
Example programme School/Study Trip South Africa (10 or 14 days)
Our school and study trips are always tailor made, put together in consultation with teachers and group leaders. Below is an example programme to give you an idea of what is possible:
Day 1
- Activities:
- Airport pick-up.
- Arrival at the accommodation and introduction to Port Elizabeth, South Africa and the trip.
- Evening: braai (BBQ).
Day 2
- Activities:
- Guided tour of Port Elizabeth.
- Meeting local young people.
- Safari drive in Kragga Kamma Game Reserve.
Day 3
- Activities:
- Community sports coaching in the townships.
- Evening: games and activities at the accommodation.
Day 4
- Activities:
- Training in preparation for the first evening match.
- Community sports coaching in the townships.
- Match against a local team in a sport of your choice.
Day 5
- Activities:
- Visit to Seaview Lion Park.
- Beach day.
Day 6
- Activities:
- Training in preparation for the second evening match.
- Community sports coaching in the townships.
- Match against a local team in a sport of your choice.
Day 7
- Activities:
- The group organises an event as a lasting contribution to the local community.
- Examples: building and painting a gym from a shipping container, or organising a sports day.
- Evening: braai (BBQ).
Day 8
- Activities:
- Free day to relax and recover after an intense week.
Day 9
- Activities:
- Cultural exchange with young South Africans.
- Interactive workshops, presentations, outdoor activities and games to learn from each other.
Day 10
- Activities:
- Training in preparation for the third evening match.
- Community sports coaching in the townships.
- Match against a local team in a sport of your choice.
Day 11
- Activities:
- Trip to Jeffreys Bay (world famous surf beach).
- Activities: sandboarding, surf lessons and horse riding.
Day 12
- Activities:
- Last day of community sports coaching in the townships.
Day 13
- Activities:
- Day cruise along the beautiful Sundays River.
- Open air braai (BBQ) with traditional African dancers and drummers.
Day 14
- Activities:
- Farewell to the group.
- Airport drop-off.
This programme offers a great balance of sporting activities, cultural exchange and relaxation, and can be fully adapted to the needs and wishes of your group!
- You can register for this trip up to 2 months in advance.
- A minimum of 8 participants is required,
- Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Payment is due at least two months in advance.
Your own group:
We can agree on suitable dates for your group together.
Costs
€830,- based on a 10-day trip to South Africa
€1050 based on 14 days in South Africa
Included: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, transport, accommodation, all activities, 24/7 support both at home and in South Africa.
Not included: Flights, travel insurance, drinks.
About South Africa and our project
South Africa is a republic situated at the southern tip of Africa. The country has a rich colonial history, in which the Netherlands and England, amongst others, played a part. A major problem in South Africa today is education. Due to the legacy of apartheid, access to good education still varies greatly from one neighbourhood to another.
As a traveller in South Africa, you will spend your trip in the Eastern Cape, based in Port Elizabeth. During your trip, you will stay at our foundation’s premises and visit our projects in the townships of Port Elizabeth. The foundation uses sport as a means of tackling social issues in these neighbourhoods. The sports lessons are designed to teach children important skills such as teamwork, decision-making and leadership. In addition, we provide children with education to help them develop their talents. We also provide information on HIV, AIDS and gender equality. The programme is constantly expanding. Every year, around 18,000 children take part in our projects and activities!
Where will you be?
All activities take place in the Eastern Cape and you will spend every night in beautiful accommodation in Port Elizabeth (P.E.). P.E. is a city with more than 300,000 inhabitants. This port city is also known as the ‘Windy City’. The name gives it away: this area is ideal for surfing. Three languages are spoken in Port Elizabeth: English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. The city is very lively, though not exactly pretty. The region, on the other hand, is stunning. This is where you can experience the real Africa.
Nick Mould
Tour leader
Nick Mould is half English and half South African, just as he is half a footballer and half a rugby player. In 2004, he left England for South Africa to work with young people in Port Elizabeth. He has done so successfully, and he enjoys talking about it.
Sport in South Africa
Unlike in many other countries, football is not the most popular sport in South Africa. People find rugby even more interesting. South Africans also love boxing, cricket and, yes, football too. Extreme sports such as surfing, abseiling and bungee jumping are also popular. Sadly, the legacy of apartheid is still visible in the sporting world, although this is changing. Rugby is more the sport of the white population, the ‘coloured’ community likes to go to the cricket, and football is the sport of the black population.
Why travel with The Power of Sports?
The Power of Sports offers high quality school and study trips, and at a low price too! The young team of organisers makes sure you can travel without worries by being available 24/7. The organisers also make sure you are well fed and have a great time together. And of course our tour leader always makes sure you get from A to B. We deliver a tailor made service and adapt the programme to the wishes and level of the group.
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