Konka 2022

The Konka experience started with 60 very excited Grade 7 learners board the bus. After about two hours of travelling, the bus arrived at Konka at 10h30. The drive through the Konka gates to the main site elevated the excitement to another level.

Our learners were greeted by the incredible, experienced facilitators and allocated to different groups. They were shown to their dormitories and unpacked. For some children the thought of sleeping away from home may have been nerve-racking, but they soon overcame the fear and were all so excited to be sharing a sleeping spot with their friends. The facilitators then conducted a few ice breakers. After a hearty lunch they continued with team building exercises; such as Cops' and Robbers and Traffic jam. They ended off the day with a delicious wholesome supper, tuck shop time and a night hike under the twinkling stars. "Lights out!" was declared at 22h00.

Day 2 started with a hearty breakfast followed by more leadership activities, such as kayaking, wall climbing, ziplining and solving the plank dilemma. That was followed by a scrumptious lunch in the dining hall. After lunch the facilitators instructed them to get changed into their swimming attire. The learners went for a swim to cool down before the next major activity - the highlight of the day - the obstacle course! The mud obstacle course saw our learners getting “down and dirty” and showing how well they could work as a team. The day ended off with a fantastic dinner, hunting the flag and toasting marshmallows.

Day 3 saw very weary learners arrive for breakfast. After an appetising breakfast they then went to the rugby field to complete in team Boeresport activities. This was so much fun! They then went to Tuckshop, packed and boarded the bus to return to school.

Konka taught our children many life skills lessons, such as how to problem solve, learn responsibility and gain independence. Through bonding activities, children developed supportive relationships not only with different children, but also with their teachers.

A camp like Konka takes classroom learning and puts it in the context of the ‘real world’. The ‘hands-on’ approach makes children feel good about themselves and enables them to celebrate their own success. Our children become more aware of the environment, develop outdoor skills and an appreciation for nature. Konka will probably be the highlight of their primary school journey!