Magazines & Newspapers

"Tired of dragging your dogs, cats, spouse, togs and the kitchen sink to the coast each year? Now you can pack the brats off to South Africa's first real American style summer holiday camp..." - Getaway

"We suggest that this 'summer camp' will provide any child between 8 and 16 with a vital life-enhancing experience that increases self-awareness, confidence and independence." - Getaway

"I watched them from a safe distance (a sort of invisible cameraman) and could see them draw in a shy mouse, spend time with an un-co-ordinated lounge lizard, or maybe deflect the pent-up energy and anger of a little beast who had obviously been caged in an over-pampered home" - Getaway

No references are made to videos, watching TV, or choruses of : 'I'm bored'" - Natal Witness

Its ideal for teenagers who have a big blank sheet on their curriculam vitae. After all, 'Spent the holiday moping around the house', isn't going to impress a future employer. - Natal Witness

"They tend to want to stay for the friendships they've made and the independance they've gained" - South Africa News

"If you're looking for somewhere to send the kids next school holiday, Sugar Bay is it. But be warned, they will never be the same again and you'll be nagged for another round next holidays." - Country Life

"At Sugar Bay, you're not forced to do anything, there's no yuck food or compulsory activities" - Country Life

"A day might start with breakdance or art class, move on to rock climbing, then you get a bit of surfing and end with a night sleeping in the open in a hammock, The combinations, like the activities seem endless" - Country Life

Camper Quotes

"Fun and happiness." François

"Sugar Bay is a cool place where you can just let loose and have fun!" Jenna

"Sugar Bay means a bunch of strangers meeting at the beginning of the week… and a family leaving at the end of it." Zoë

"Always a second home." Chad

"Everyone in your family becomes a family." Chelsea

" A fun place.. A second home!" Azmyra

"Somewhere you'll never forget!" Leana

"Sugar Bay is a wonderful camp that I enjoyed till the last day and where I learnt a lot." Kuraisha

"You'll never be lonely here!" Neo

"Sugar Bay means so much in my life because this is where I can just chill out and be myself." Paige

"It was great fun and a bonding experience that I'll never forget." Jevon

"A place to get to know your friends and meet new people." Shaggy

"It means a lot to me because you are not treated like a kid and you get to bond with everyone." Tayla C.

"What a great opportunity to leave the big city behind and experience nature for ourselves." Joshan

"Sugar Bay has been the best camp that I have ever attended… I enjoyed it thoroughly. The counselors rock!" Irene

"A place of comfort, a place to have fun, a place to relax." Sanchia

"An awesome place to learn and grow." Sivu

"A sweet place to come in the holidays to get out of your folks' hair." Dan

"Sugar Bay is my holiday home!" James

"Fun, extreme, extraordinary, LEKKER!" Dillon

"Its cool because the counselors become like family." Daniel

"A great, fun place to be by the sea." Muhammed

"A fun escape from our normal lives with challenging yet fun activities." Gorata

"If only school was like Sugar Bay!" Alicia

"Friendship, kindness and fun." Zofia

"Fun and friends!" Robyn
"I can be free to be who I am." Kelvin

"It felt like home and the counselors were family to me." Scott

"Sugar Bay means friends, laughter and enjoyment to me." Stuart

Parent Quotes

"From mainstream to the extreme - I never knew my child would experience so much!" - Aaron Jones (Bloemfontein - Parent of first time camper)

"I was completely reassured that my child was safe, despite his specific medical needs" - Lisa Chantler (Cape Town)

"I think Sugar Bay is a wonderful concept, It gives kids the opportunity to have some great outdoor and adventure experience in an incredibly beautiful environment" - Susan Pearce (Washington, USA)

"Our children got so much more out of the experience than I thought. It is so wonderful picking your children up and seeing them so happy and talking about their experiences" - Tania Smith (Durban - Parent of first time camper)

"I think that today with the advancement of technology, i.e. iPods, Computer games, TV, TV games, etc, our children tend to spend too much time indoors and too little time interacting with children of various ages and culture groups. Sugar Bay brings this essential balance back into my son's life." - Theresa Condes (Umhlanga)

Teacher Quotes

"Anyway thanks a million for all that you and your team did for our children and adults. We had a fantastic time while in your camp. Your place and team will definitely be highly recommended to everyone requesting a place to hold their Youth Camp." - Gerald Chetty

"As a kid who grew up at 3 U.S. full summer camps I recognise pro's running a quality camp... you all have it wired." Cabby Tennis