Ocean, lagoon & pool
Surfing, kayaking and bodyboarding sit alongside pool swims, water games and lagoon adventures.
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Sugar Bay holiday camp · Zinkwazi Beach
100+ camp activities.
At Sugar Bay.
Surfing or skating. High ropes or hands-on art. A pool swim, a team game, or something completely new.
Explore over 100 activities for children and teens aged 7–17 at Sugar Bay on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, South Africa.
100+ activitiesLand, water, sport & creativity
Your choiceNo compulsory activities
Learn & progressIntro classes and skill levels
A camp day with real variety
Land, water, sport
& creativity.
Popular choices include skating, arts and crafts, pool swims and sea swims. And there is plenty more to discover, from the indoor sports hall to Beach Bread.
Indoor & team sports
An indoor sports hall, basketball, soccer and a wide range of team games.
Skating, BMX & sport
Skating and BMX progression, team games, archery, and plenty of action in the indoor sports hall.
Arts & crafts
Painting, friendship bracelets, tie-dye, decorating and hands-on making, with space to get creative.
Music, dance & circus
Drumming, singing, dance, drama and circus activities including Poi Spinning.
Beach & outdoor life
Beach Bread, sand sculptures, exploring, outdoor cooking and camp adventures beyond the water.
NEW AT SUGAR BAY
E-Foil
One of the newest additions to the activity programme, alongside the new Hot Tub.
Ask the Sugar Bay team about participation requirements for E-Foil and the Hot Tub.
More to look forward to
High ropes. A five-sided climbing structure. The indoor climbing wall. Inflatable slides, Poi Spinning and Beach Bread.
Browse the programme
The full activity list
Choose a category to see what is on offer. Activity sessions depend on the programme, conditions and the relevant participation requirements.
Ocean & lagoonPoolRopes & climbingAction & balanceSports & gamesBeachArts & craftsCircus & scienceMusic & dramaOutdoor adventures
Ocean & Lagoon Adventures
Surf, paddle, explore the lagoon and enjoy the sea. Participation follows the relevant swim assessment, activity level and conditions.
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Kayaking
- Bodyboarding
- Surfing
- E-Foil
- Bodysurfing
- Nippers Lifeguard Training
- Snorkeling
- Swimming & Wave Fun
- Raft Building
- River Cruise
- Fishing
- Lagoon Ball Games
- Lagoon Tubing
- Wake Snake
- Lagoon / Inflatable Slides
- UFO
Pool Fun & Relaxation
Pool favourites, water games and the new Hot Tub. Ask our team about individual activity requirements.
- Water Slides
- Tubing On Water Slides
- Pool Swimming
- Water Gladiators
- WOW Balls
- Water Barrel
- Water Polo
- Hot Tub
Ropes & Climbing
From low ropes to high ropes, outdoor climbing and the indoor wall. Ropes activities do not run in rain; the indoor climbing wall is the exception.
- Advanced High Ropes Course
- Beginner High Ropes Course
- Zipline
- Low Ropes Course
- Beginner Climbing Wall
- Advanced Overhang Wall
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Crate Climbing
- Jacob's Ladder
- King Swing
Action & Balance Sports
BMX, skating, target skills and balance challenges. Paintball for under-12s is target shooting only, with no contact games.
- BMX
- Skating
- Paintball
- Archery
- Indo-Boarding
- BOSU Surfing
- Mechanical Surfboard
- Sumo Wrestling
- Obstacle Course
Team Sports & Games
Team games and indoor options, from soccer and basketball to table tennis and foosball.
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Netball
- Touch Rugby
- Indoor Soccer
- Indoor Cricket
- Indoor Hockey
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
- Pool Table Games
- Dodgeball
- Foosball
- Capture The Flag
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Scotty The Pirate
- Athletics
- Four Square
Beach Activities
There is plenty to do at the beach without going into the water.
- Bat And Ball
- Beach Cricket
- Beach Golf
- Beach Soccer
- Beach Volleyball
- Nature Walks
- Shell Collecting
- Crab Hunting
- Beach Exploring
- Beach Clean-Up
- Hole To China
- Shelter Building
- Beach Creations
- Sand Sculptures
Arts & Crafts
Paint, build, decorate and make something to take home.
- Body Art
- Card Making
- Fabric Painting
- Glass Art
- Chalking
- Sun Catchers
- Henna
- Sketching
- Biscuit & Cupcake Decorating
- Tile Painting
- Dream Catchers
- Friendship Bracelets
- Beadwork
- Candle Making
- Paper Making
- Origami
- Stress Balls
- Shell Art
- Tie-Dye
- Surfboard Making
- Sweet Making
- Planxworld
- Balloon Modelling
- Helium Balloon Fun
Circus Skills & Science Fun
Try a new circus skill, a magic trick or a hands-on science activity.
- Poi Spinning
- Staff Lessons
- Hacky Sacks
- Magic Tricks
- Space Jump
- Water Rockets
Music, Dance & Drama
Make music, move, act and perform with other campers.
- Drama Games
- Stage Performance
- Acting Lessons
- Drumming
- DJing
- Singing
- Dance (Various Styles)
Outdoor Adventures
Get outdoors, explore and try camp favourites such as Beach Bread.
- Overnight Camping
- Outdoor Cooking
- Spreading The Kindness
- Mad Missions
- Hiking
- Rock Exploring
- Beach Bread
The list combines the current activity inventory with the latest programme additions. Intro and level classes are grouped under each activity rather than counted separately.
Build skills, one step at a time
The certified activity programme
Start with an Intro Class, then progress through Levels 1, 2 and 3, depending on the activity.
The programme includes Dance, Skating, BMX, Ropes, Art, Paintball, Bodyboarding, Surfing, Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking.
“Certified” refers to Sugar Bay’s activity progression programme. The summaries below explain the established lesson progression; instructors guide each camper’s participation.
Activities are not reserved for Junior, Intermediate or Senior sections. Individual age, swimming, skill and weather requirements still apply.
Explore the levels
A preview of the lesson plans
Intro→Level 1→Level 2→Level 3
SurfingBodyboardingKayakingStand-up paddleboardingBMXSkatingDancePaintball
Surfing
- Intro class
Board control, lagoon paddling and standing; ocean knowledge and catching a wave with help.
- Level 1
Ocean etiquette, safe entry and exit, and catching and riding a broken wave with assistance.
- Level 2
Warm-ups and stretches, paddling out, catching waves independently, board control and ocean confidence.
- Level 3
Ride waves unaided, catch an unbroken wave, and practise weaving, pumping and manoeuvring. Level 3 requires capable swimmers.
Bodyboarding
- Intro class
Learn the basics of bodyboarding before heading into the ocean.
- Level 1
Practise skills, tricks and riding the shore break.
- Level 2
Move towards the mid break while continuing to develop tricks.
- Level 3
Practise at backline. Level 3 requires capable swimmers.
Kayaking
- Intro class
Learn kayaking basics through lagoon games.
- Level 1
Equipment, waves and tides, ocean theory, lagoon paddling, turning and direction.
- Level 2
Paddling technique, distance paddling, capsizing, waves, tides and ocean theory.
- Level 3
Turning in waves, ocean paddling, distance paddling to backline and ocean capsizing. Ocean sessions run only in safe ocean conditions.
Stand-up paddleboarding
- Intro class
Meet the board and paddle; practise balance and the feel of the board in the lagoon.
- Level 1
Paddle towards the reeds, play balancing games and practise different directions.
- Level 2
Develop balance with yoga and exercise on the board, then paddle further and explore.
- Level 3
Take the board into the sea and practise catching waves, only in safe ocean conditions.
BMX
- Intro class
Learn to ride and balance on a bike.
- Level 1
Standing while riding, obstacle courses, balance and braking, with progression to road riding.
- Level 2
Bunny hops, wheelies and indoor ramps.
- Level 3
Work on advanced ramp skills, including a 360.
Skating
- Intro class
Mounting the skateboard, safety equipment and pushing off.
- Level 1
Posture, turning, pumping and pushing, with introductions to kickflips, manuals and ollies.
- Level 2
More advanced ramps and turns, equipment care, and refining tricks.
- Level 3
Advanced ramps, skating theory and more advanced tricks.
Dance
- Intro class
Basic movement, movement games and a simple routine.
- Level 1
Complete the basic routine, enjoy movement games and practise freestyle.
- Level 2
Develop an advanced routine and freestyle, preparing a performance linked to the camp theme.
- Level 3
Complete the advanced routine and performance, develop freestyle and create a routine.
Paintball
- Intro class
Non-contact target practice. Under-12s take part in target shooting only; no contact games.
- Level 1
Target practice and team games, including capture the flag, for eligible campers aged 12 and over.
- Level 2
Equipment care, advanced aiming, base-attack tactics and handling challenging positions.
- Level 3
Advanced accuracy and more challenging arena scenarios. No Junior, Intermediate or Senior section restriction replaces the minimum age for contact games.
Ropes and Art remain part of the certified programme. Ask the activity team about their current lesson progression.
See the full certified programmeHelpful to know before camp
Participation & safety
You don’t need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy Sugar Bay. With sports, creative activities and land adventures alongside water activities, there’s plenty for everyone. Swimming ability, activity level and conditions help determine the appropriate water sessions.
Paintball
Campers under 12 take part in target shooting only. They do not take part in contact games.
UFO
Only campers who have passed the swim test may participate. These campers wear the yellow sleeves.
Surfing & bodyboarding
Level 3 is for capable swimmers. Progression is based on the activity’s established lesson levels.
SUP & kayaking
Level 3 ocean sessions take place only when ocean conditions are safe.
Ropes & rainy days
Ropes activities do not run in rain, except for the indoor climbing wall. Indoor sports and creative activities provide other options.
E-Foil & Hot Tub
Please speak to the team about current participation requirements before camp.
Questions about your child’s participation? Speak to our team before camp.
Plan your camp
Choose your holiday week
See the camp dates, themes and prices, or talk to us about your child’s first stay.
Sugar Bay · Ages 7–17 · Zinkwazi Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Activities are subject to programme availability, conditions and participation requirements.
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