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. Instructors guide each camper’s progression according to skills, swimming ability, age requirements and conditions. Activities are open across camp sections.
Certified activity · 01
Dance
Movement, freestyle and performance.
The advanced routine follows the theme of the week.
Intro class
Learn the basics of dancing and a simple routine. Get familiar with movement while enjoying movement games.
Level 1
Enjoy more movement games and complete the basic routine. Learn how to freestyle to any music.
Level 2
Start the advanced routine and prepare for the performance at the end of the week. Learn advanced freestyle, with a routine in line with the theme of the week.
Level 3
Complete the advanced routine and the end-of-week performance. Develop the ability to freestyle to any music and create your own routine.
Certified activity · 02
Skating & Ripsticks
Board control, ramps and tricks.
Skills build from the basics through to advanced ramps and tricks.
Intro class
Learn the basics of skating: mounting a skateboard, safety equipment and pushing off.
Level 1
Advance onto ramps while learning correct posture, turns, pumping and pushing. Learn the kickflip, manual and ollie.
Level 2
Tackle more advanced ramps and sharper, more advanced turns. Learn about the care and upkeep of equipment, and work on perfecting the kickflip, manual and ollie.
Level 3
Tackle the advanced ramps, learn skating theory and practise more advanced tricks. Try out the skating sectors.
Certified activity · 03
BMX
Balance, bike control and ramp skills.
Progress through the lesson levels with your instructor.
Intro class
Learn how to ride a bike and balance on one.
Level 1
Learn to stand up while riding, complete obstacle courses while balancing, and learn how to brake. Then progress to road riding and experience the beauty of Zinkwazi.
Level 2
Learn how to bunny hop and wheelie, explore the indoor park, and ride the indoor ramps.
Level 3
Learn how to do a 360 from a ramp.
Certified activity · 04
Paintball
Target skills, accuracy and teamwork.
Under 12: target shooting only. Contact games: ages 12 and over.
Intro class
Practise shooting at suspended targets hanging from branches, marked on trees or placed in the centre of the paintball arena. This is strictly a non-contact class. Campers under 12 take part in target shooting only; no contact games.
Level 1
Build teamwork through paintball games. Start by brushing up on target practice, then move on to capture the flag. Work as a team to break through the other team’s line of defence while protecting your own flag. Contact games are for campers aged 12 and over.
Level 2
Learn the tactics of an effective base attack, equipment care, advanced aiming and how to get out of compromised positions in the arena. Contact games are for campers aged 12 and over.
Level 3
Once you have developed a high level of accuracy, move on to more challenging arena scenarios and handling the paintball equipment independently. Smoke bombs, barricades and other obstacles add to the challenge. Contact games are for campers aged 12 and over.
Certified activity · 05
Bodyboarding
From the basics to tricks at backline.
Level 3 requires capable swimmers.
Intro class
Learn the basics of bodyboarding and prepare to take your skills into the ocean.
Level 1
Build on the basics and test your skills. Start working on tricks and riding the shore break.
Level 2
Move out towards the mid break and keep working on your tricks as you progress further into the ocean.
Level 3
Test your moves at backline. Level 3 is for capable swimmers.
Certified activity · 06
Surfing
Board control, ocean knowledge and riding waves.
Level 3 requires capable swimmers.
Intro class
Learn surfing basics and basic board control. Practise paddling and standing in the lagoon as you prepare for the ocean. Learn basic ocean knowledge and how to duck under the waves, then catch a wave with the help of a counsellor.
Level 1
Learn ocean etiquette and board control in the ocean. Learn the concept of catching waves by body surfing, and how to enter and exit the ocean safely. Catch and ride a broken wave with assistance.
Level 2
Learn surfing warm-ups and stretches. Paddle out and catch waves on your own, standing for the whole wave. Improve ocean knowledge and surfing etiquette, develop board control and build confidence in the ocean.
Level 3
Paddle out and ride waves unaided. Catch an unbroken wave and ride the entire wave. Learn to weave, pump and manoeuvre the surfboard, with focused assistance on correct posture while surfing. Level 3 is for capable swimmers.
Certified activity · 07
Stand-up paddleboarding
Balance, paddling and wave riding.
Level 3 ocean sessions run only in safe ocean conditions.
Intro class
Learn about the board and paddle. Practise balancing and get used to the feel of the board on the water in the lagoon.
Level 1
Paddle to the reeds and play balancing games to get used to your board and the water. Learn to paddle in different directions and improve your skills.
Level 2
Develop your skills with yoga and other exercise techniques on your board. Paddle to a secret spot for a picnic and explore the wildlife of the area.
Level 3
Take the board into the sea, feel how the water moves beneath it and practise catching your own wave. Level 3 ocean sessions take place only when ocean conditions are safe.
Certified activity · 08
Kayaking
Paddling skills for lagoon and ocean.
Level 3 ocean sessions run only in safe ocean conditions.
Intro class
Learn the basics of kayaking and play lagoon games.
Level 1
Learn about kayaking equipment, waves, tides and ocean theory. Practise paddling technique in the lagoon, including turning and direction.
Level 2
Build your knowledge of waves, tides and ocean theory. Practise paddling technique, distance paddling and capsizing.
Level 3
Practise turning and direction in the waves, paddling technique in the ocean, distance paddling to backline and capsizing in the ocean. Level 3 ocean sessions take place only when ocean conditions are safe.
More ways to progress
Ropes & Art
Both are part of the certified programme. For their current lesson plans, please speak to the activity team.
Also in the programme
Ropes
Ropes is part of the certified activity programme. Ask the activity team about its current lesson progression.
Ropes activities do not run in rain, except for the indoor climbing wall.
Also in the programme
Art
Art is part of the certified activity programme. Ask the activity team about its current lesson progression.
Helpful to know
Participation & conditions
You don’t need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy Sugar Bay. Land, creative and indoor activities offer plenty of choice. Water participation follows the specific activity requirements.
Paintball
Campers under 12 take part in target shooting only, with no contact games. Contact games are for campers aged 12 and over.
Surfing & bodyboarding
Level 3 requires capable swimmers.
SUP & kayaking
Level 3 ocean sessions take place only when ocean conditions are safe.
Ropes
Ropes activities do not run in rain, except for the indoor climbing wall.
Elsewhere in the activity programme, UFO is only for campers who have passed the swim test and wear the yellow sleeves.
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