| Exciting venue for Children in the Wilderness camps |
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A new venue, the Hoanib River Camp, was tested with camps for the Children in the Wilderness programme on 29 May by hosting 15 children from Warmquelle School, which is near Sesfontein, and Purros School. Sarah Omura, the Project Coordinator of Wilderness Safaris Namibia, said children who attended the six-day programme that included game drives along the Hoanib River where aged between 15 and 18 years.
There was a morning devoted to HIV/AIDS with the children writing and performing dramas depicting different cultural barriers to their well being and ways in which to manage these situations. According to Omura, the children ventured into the dry Hoanib River for a very informative nature walk focusing on the animal tracks that litter the riverbed. Other highlights were the nights around the campfire of storytelling, stargazing, games and songs that were conducted by staff and campers. According to Wilderness Safaris, the Children in the Wilderness camps are a life changing experience for all those involved. Ensuring the emotional and pysical safety of each child create part of the magic of the camps during the five-day interactive programme. Wilderness Safaris states that, by putting safety first, creating a culture of positive feedback, encouraging supportive relationship with other kids and staff and adding a healthy measure of laughter, all contribute to a powerful impact of the five-day adventure. The children benefit greatly from being in a safe and stimulating learning environment, that not only increases their self-confidence and skills but also allows them to be creative, have fun and establish a sense of belonging. The unique venues of the camps make some of the world’s best environmental ‘classrooms’ and the interaction with local guides, conservationists and lodge management creates a fantastic opportunity for the children to develop new insights into the value of conservation and eco-tourism in this country. “This not only benefit the local economy, but also contributes other sustainable development initiatives in the country in the future” says Wilderness Safaris. |
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