SCHOOL TRIP | STUDY TRIP GHANA

Ghanaians are hugely passionate about sport and will seize every chance to share this love of sport with you. On this trip you will learn all about the culture, play against local teams, coach Ghana’s young talent and discover the stunning flora and fauna of one of the most popular countries in West Africa. Travelling in Ghana not only gives you the chance of a cultural exchange, it also takes you and your fellow travellers to parts of Ghana you would otherwise never see. These sporting school and study trips go beyond what you can read in the guidebooks. Our tailor made trips to Ghana are unique, combining cultural excursions with our community development projects. The trip is also mixed with interactive workshops, presentations, outdoor activities and (sports) games with people your own age, so you learn about each other’s culture. And to top it all off, your group can take on a well matched local Ghanaian team.

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Community projects

A trip to Ghana would not be complete without helping out at our community projects in one of the many disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Accra. As part of your school or study trip, your group gets the opportunity to teach and coach children and young people from these neighbourhoods. Every group member gets the chance to coach their chosen sport(s) and pass on valuable knowledge to the children. This is a fantastic chance to connect with local people and give something back to the communities your group visits during its stay in Ghana. Expect plenty of singing and dancing from the children as they show their gratitude for your time and effort.

An important part of a successful trip is not only seeing how sport is experienced and played in other countries, but also bonding with people your own age by experiencing a new culture. Throughout the trip your group gets the chance to take part in a range of cultural activities and enjoy everything Ghana has to offer in terms of its beautiful natural surroundings, lively local customs and rich history.

 €710 p.p.

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10 days | 14 days school/study trip

Our school and study trips are always tailor made and put together in consultation with teachers and group leaders. Below is an example trip, so you get an idea of what a 14 day trip could look like. Of course you can choose how long you go for.
Day 1 – Airport pick-up, arrival at the accommodation, introduction to Accra and Ghana and a briefing about the whole trip.
Day 2 – Tour of Accra and its disadvantaged neighbourhoods with a visit to a museum and the market, in the evening a ‘6 a side’ tournament.
Day 3 – Community sports coaching in the disadvantaged neighbourhoods with a visit to the children’s centre in Labadi, followed in the afternoon by a trip through rural Ghana, including the famous Umbrella Rock and the amazing Boti Falls.
Day 4 – Visit to our football academy, including a meeting with our football stars and a workshop to learn about each other’s culture. In the evening a match against our football team. (It doesn’t have to be football)
Day 5 – Rest day with an optional visit to the famous Labadi beach.
Day 6 – Visit to all our projects in Accra’s disadvantaged neighbourhoods, and in the evening a visit to the Accra Sports Stadium to watch a local Premier League football match.
Day 7 – Visit to the Cape Coast region followed by a visit to Kakum National Park, including the Canopy Walk (rope bridges) for the real adventurers.
Day 8 – The whole day is dedicated to a cultural exchange, in which the group spends time with young Ghanaians and learns from each other through interactive workshops, presentations, outdoor activities and games. In the evening a match is organised against a local Ghanaian team.
Day 9 – In the morning there are more community sports coaching projects with the young people from our programmes, and in the afternoon an educational visit to the National Museum in Accra to learn more about its history.
Day 10 – Rest day with an optional visit to the famous Labadi beach. In the evening there is a briefing about the next day’s assignment.
Day 11 – To leave something behind in Ghana, the whole day is used for the group to organise an event. Previous groups have organised a sports day for our young people or brightened up the neighbourhood with colourful murals.
Day 12 – Visit to a wildlife park followed by a visit to Cape Coast Castle, to learn about the history of Ghana and the slave trade, in which Britain, among others, sadly also played a part.
Day 13 – This day is all about your departure: you visit our programmes one last time, including our football academy and the children’s centre in Labadi. We say goodbye with accessible sports activities. In the evening there is a BBQ.
Day 14 – Goodbye, airport drop-off.
  • 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.

Cost €710 based on 10 days in Ghana

Included: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, transport, accommodation, all activities, 24/7 support both at home and in Ghana.

Not included: Flights, travel insurance, visa, drinks.

About Ghana and our project

The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. The whole trip takes place in and around the capital, Accra. Many young people in this city come from families living in extreme poverty. The Power of Sports aims to give every individual an educational opportunity so they can reach their true potential. Besides their sporting development, all participants in our programmes also receive good quality education. The goal is for students to grow both academically and in sport, giving them the best chance of success. When you join our trip, you will not only meet our participants but also contribute directly to our foundation.

Besides offering sports education to a great many children, we also have our own football academy in Ghana. The academy is home to boys who excel at football and are being trained for a career in top level football. Besides football, each of them is also offered an education. The academy currently has two classrooms of students. If your group consists of good footballers, you can take on our football team, but you can safely assume you will lose.

Where will you be?

Our activities take place in the capital, Accra. The city has around two million inhabitants and is the largest city in the country. The centre of Accra is compact, grown around the historic British, Danish and Dutch forts. Over the years, with migration from rural areas, the city has expanded considerably. You will never escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and that takes some getting used to. Ghanaians are known as warm, friendly and sociable people.

Sport in Ghana

As in many other countries, football is by far the most popular sport. The national football team, the Black Stars, has won the Africa Cup of Nations four times. Basketball has also been played more and more in recent years, with more and more courts appearing on squares in Accra.

Many Ghanaians also play tennis and do athletics, and they are keen boxers, swimmers and table tennis players too. They are certainly a sporty people, as you will discover if you choose to volunteer in Ghana.

James Dzandza
Tour leader

James Dzandza is a Ghanaian with a very well known name in (international) football. For more than 15 years he has been committed to helping less fortunate local people in Accra. He now runs numerous community projects that give Ghanaians better prospects for the future.

Accommodation

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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