December 2026 & January 2027 Holiday Camps at Sugar Bay
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What is Sugar Bay?
Sugar Bay is a children-only sleepover holiday camp for ages 7–17 in Zinkwazi Beach, on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, South Africa. Children stay at camp without their parents, share cabins with campers of a similar age and spend their days taking part in activities with trained counselors.
Families book directly with us. Your child can come with a friend or sibling, or arrive on their own; counselors help newcomers settle in and get to know their cabin group. We’ve been welcoming campers since 2001.
What will your child do at camp?
Campers choose their activities each day from a programme with more than 100 options. They might try surfing or kayaking, spend time on BMX or climbing, or choose arts and crafts, dance and team sports. They can return to a favourite activity or try something they’ve never done before.
Each session has a theme that adds games, creative projects and evening events to the regular camp programme. Children have choices throughout their stay, with activities suited to their age, ability and the day’s conditions.
Where they stay, and who looks after them
Cabins with counselors overnight. Wooden cabins have bunk beds, en-suite bathrooms and bedding supplied. Cabin groups are arranged by grade, with children of similar ages and gender together.
24-hour supervision. Trained counselors lead activities and look after campers during meals, cabin time and overnight. Qualified lifeguards supervise water activities.
Support while they settle in. Counselors and Camp Mom help with homesickness, friendships and everyday worries. A nurse-run Health Centre and a doctor on call provide medical support.
Updates for parents. Campers hand in phones on arrival. Parents receive daily WhatsApp updates and can contact the office during the stay.
Accommodation, bedding, three meals a day, regular camp activities, equipment and supervision are included in the camp fee. Read the first-time parent guide for a closer look at camp life.
Choose a December or January camp
There are five sessions between 4 December 2026 and 10 January 2027. Choose one camp or combine consecutive sessions for a longer holiday.
F1 Week
4–9 December 2026 · R7 999 early bird; standard price R9 299
F1 Week at Sugar Bay runs from 4–9 December 2026: a five-night sleepover holiday camp for children and teens aged 7–17 in Zinkwazi Beach, on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.
Cabin mates will build and decorate their own race car, earn materials through challenges and prepare for the final race. Pit-stop relays and reaction games add to the racing theme, with shared projects giving children practice in teamwork and solving problems together.
The theme runs alongside Sugar Bay’s programme of over 100 free-choice activities, including surfing, kayaking, BMX, climbing and arts and crafts. Campers choose from the activities available each day.
Accommodation, meals, activity equipment and 24-hour supervision by trained counselors are included. A chance to make friends and practise independence, with adults nearby to help.
No optional excursion.
Roblox Week
9–16 December 2026 · R12 999 per child
Roblox Week at Sugar Bay brings familiar game ideas into outdoor play from 9–16 December 2026. This sleepover holiday camp welcomes children and teens aged 7–17 to Zinkwazi Beach, on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.
Campers will care for a cabin mascot, solve mysteries and take on building challenges, with different programmes for each age group. The games happen in person, giving children who enjoy Roblox a familiar way to start conversations and work with new friends.
Alongside the theme, campers can choose from Sugar Bay’s programme of over 100 free-choice activities, including water sports, BMX, climbing, dance and creative activities. Daily choices depend on the programme, conditions and participation requirements.
Accommodation, meals, activity equipment and 24-hour supervision by trained counselors are included. Children have room to make their own choices and try new things with support.
Optional go-karting excursion: R650 extra.
Neon Week
16–23 December 2026 · R12 999 per child
Neon Week at Sugar Bay runs from 16–23 December 2026 for children and teens aged 7–17. This sleepover holiday camp in Zinkwazi Beach, on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, combines outdoor adventures with UV art and glow-themed games.
Cabins will collect glow sticks through challenges and prepare outfits for the Neon Glow Show Finale. Age-group activities include blacklight puppets, a life-size arcade and an escape-room challenge, giving campers shared projects to work on and opportunities to express their creativity.
Children can also choose from Sugar Bay’s programme of over 100 free-choice activities, including surfing, kayaking, skating, climbing and arts and crafts. Activities vary with the daily programme, conditions and participation requirements.
Accommodation, meals, activity equipment and 24-hour supervision by trained counselors are included. Campers can build friendships while practising skills and making choices for themselves.
Optional pantomime excursion: R650 extra.
Grinch Week
27 December 2026–3 January 2027 · R12 999 per child
Spend New Year at Sugar Bay’s Grinch Week, running from 27 December 2026–3 January 2027. This sleepover holiday camp is for children and teens aged 7–17 in Zinkwazi Beach, on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.
The Grinch will be hiding decorations and causing mischief while Cindy Lou Who looks out for acts of kindness around camp. Whoville-inspired games lead into a New Year’s Eve carnival, fire show and countdown to 2027.
The themed events run alongside Sugar Bay’s programme of over 100 free-choice activities, including surfing, kayaking, BMX, climbing and creative activities. Campers choose from the options available each day, with participation requirements and conditions taken into account.
Accommodation, meals, activity equipment and 24-hour supervision by trained counselors are included. Sharing cabin life and joining group activities give children opportunities to make friends, consider others and practise independence.
Optional Bounce excursion: R650 extra.
Afro Beats Week
3–10 January 2027 · R11 999 early bird; standard price R12 999
Afro Beats Week at Sugar Bay runs from 3–10 January 2027: a sleepover holiday camp for children and teens aged 7–17 in Zinkwazi Beach, on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.
Explore African cultures through music, crafts, food and games. Planned activities include drumming, gumboot dancing, beadwork and clay work, with an art exhibition and an optional, non-competitive showcase. Campers can try unfamiliar creative skills and share what they have made with others.
The theme runs alongside Sugar Bay’s programme of over 100 free-choice activities, including surfing, kayaking, BMX, climbing and team sports. Children choose from the activities available each day, according to the programme, conditions and participation requirements.
Accommodation, meals, activity equipment and 24-hour supervision by trained counselors are included. A January holiday with new friendships and opportunities to grow more confident doing things for themselves.
Optional Camp Out excursion: R150 extra.
Make it a longer holiday
Combine F1 Week and Roblox Week (4–16 December), Roblox Week and Neon Week (9–23 December), or Grinch Week and Afro Beats Week (27 December–10 January). Compare the combined-stay prices before booking.
Travel and booking
Bring your child to Sugar Bay, or arrange the supervised Sandton coach at R1 250 one way or R2 500 return, including one meal each way. King Shaka International Airport transfers cost R350 one way or R700 return. Coach availability depends on bookings; confirm arrangements before booking flights.
Choose your session in the online booking form and tell us about medical needs, allergies, dietary requirements or additional support before camp. Excursions, transport and tuckshop spending cost extra. Optional excursions must be booked and paid for in advance.
Still deciding? WhatsApp 082 525 9503, call 032 485 3778 or email holidays@sugarbay.co.za.
Sugar Bay Camp · 21 Nkwazi Drive, Zinkwazi Beach, KwaZulu-Natal. Parent FAQs · Packing guide.
Prices are per child. Early-bird offers apply while active. Dates, prices and programme details are subject to change; confirm availability and your arrangements with the bookings team.
