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Surf Program
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Learn how to surf on our Beginner Surf Program which is based down at Muizenberg Beach Front. Or Surf world class waves around Cape Town with our Intermediate Surf Program.
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In order to make the most of your time on the Gap Year South Africa Program, you will also Volunteer on some of your chosen Volunteer Projects and you will Volunteer with Ubuntu Learn2Swim&Surf Program, as an assistant coach. You will be given guidance by the lead instructor with a "How to teach" lesson as well as guidance along the way.
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(please see the list below of Volunteer options for you)
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Morning Projects
Monday-Friday
09am-12pm
Sports Coaching
Coaching physical education to children in Primary School Ages 07-13 years old, you are. This is outdoorsy, active and a fun way of connecting with the children outside of a classroom environment
Volunteers role: Assistant Coach
Warm Up's and Exercises.
Minimum Stay - 2 Weeks
Rainbow School
Rainbow is a Non-Profit Pre-School which offers quality education at an affordable price for the community.
You will work with ages between 03-07years old.
Volunteers role: Teachers/Classroom Assistant.
Minimum Stay - 5 Weeks
WordWorks
Wordworks offers one-on-one tuition of Reading and English to Gr R, 1 & 2 Primary School children.
Volunteers role: English Teacher
Minimum Stay - 12 Weeks
Sinathemba
This NGO works towards teaching Children with sever Mental and Physical disabilities to have the ability to manage in an everyday environment & Society.
Volunteers role: Teachers Assistant
Minimum Stay - 5 Weeks
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Surf Lessons
Monday - Friday
1:30pm-3pm
Beginner Program
Set @ Muizenberg beach with the Surf Emporium.
The Beginner Program Includes:
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3x Surf Lessons/Week
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Unlimited Equipment Rental Included
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This program requires a Minimum Stay of 2 - 5 Weeks
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Intermediate Program
Start with a 2 Week skill-evaluation @ Muizenberg beach with the Surf Emporium to determine your level of competence to surf different waves.
OR If you have completed at least 5 Weeks of our Beginner Surf Program you may be eligible to advance onto the Intermediate level.
The Intermediate Program Includes:
Minimum 3 surf guiding sessions/week - exploring waves around the South Peninsula.
The Intermediate Program Excludes:
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Specific Surf Guiding Equipment - One should buy their own equipment suitable for advanced surf breaks.
Otherwise we do have some basic equipment to try out, and one can also rent at Surf Emporium.
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Photographs
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Board Building Workshop
This Program requires a Minimum Stay of 5 Weeks
Other Projects
Various Times&Days
HopeTown
Teach art in Ocean View community
Soccer
Teach and play soccer in the community
Agriculture
Work alongside the Living Hope team on ups killing individuals on sustainable farming methods.
Tears Animal Rescue
Help rescue, walk and feed abandoned and abused animals.
Horse Riding
Helping Sinathemba children with their Horse riding as a imperative occupational therapy for them.
Soup Kitchen
Help to Prepare meals for the Sickly & Poor
Ubuntu Learn2Swim&Surf
Teach swimming & Surfing to adults and children
Cape Town City Care Program
developmental programs for children of all ages such as sports, games, arts, photography, dance etc.
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Beginner Program
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This program is predominantly based down on the Muizenberg Beach front which is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how surf - whether it's for the first time or to improve on ones skills. You will be given 3 lessons/week by The Surf Emporium and have unlimited Equipment Rental for days that you would like to do some Free Surfing and practice your skills. These lessons include a surf instructor, your equipment (surfboard & wetsuit) as well transport to and from the beach. You will learn how to stand up on your surfboard; how to paddle and balance on your board; how to read waves and the relevant weather patterns that effect the waves; surf etiquette; how to read wave charts; and all about different surfboard shapes & Design. A good end goal to have by end of 5 weeks - is to be able to surf a wave going either left or right along the face of the wave.
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Intermediate & Surf Guiding Program
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You will start your program down at Muizenberg beach, so that your surf coaches can assess your current skills. Once you have shown confidence & capability in the waves, you will be assisted with surf guiding as you explore and learn how to surf other breaks around Cape Town. If you have done at least 5 Weeks of the Beginner Surf Program, then you may be eligible to advance to the Intermediate, should our find that you are capable of doing so.
For the Intermediate Program you should have your own surf equipment (board & 4-3ml wetsuit) in order to travel to other surf spots. However if you don't already have this equipment, we can assist you with either purchasing while you are here - or we can add Equipment Rental into your package. You will have a surf guide - a local surfer who knows the surf spots to transport you and guide you in the water as your learn how to surf a variety of different waves. A Surfboard Building Workshop is a fantastic addition to this Program and will advance your knowledge & understanding of the craft. Various Surf Trips and Surfari's are available & must do's with this Program as you explore South Africa's abundant coastline of world class breaks.
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Each Surf Program Includes the Following:
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Board & Lodging @ The Gap House
3x Meals/Week Monday - Friday
Airport Transfers on arrival & Departure
Transport to and from your weekly Projects
Cape Town City Attraction Tours - Bi-Weekly
Mentoring and Guidance throughout Programs
24/7 Support
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