Surfpop
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
Surfpop is passionate to grow responsible and sustainable tourism in South Africa by offering high quality surf camps that include volunteering at Surfpop. Volunteers assist our team of professionals to help build a sustainable future for children from township communities in Cape Town.
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Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Attachments
Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
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W e e k 1 |
Free | Breakfast Surf theory Surf lesson Break Surf coaching with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Tour Break / Free surf Education session with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Surf lesson Break / Free surf Surf coaching with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Free morning / Free surf Education session with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Surf lesson Break / Free surf Life skills with Surfpop children | Free |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
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W e e k 2 |
Free | Breakfast Tour Break Surf coaching with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Surf theory Surf lesson Break / Free surf Education session with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Free morning / Free surf Surf coaching with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Surf lesson Break / Free surf Education session with Surfpop children Break Dinner | Breakfast Surf lesson Break / Free surf Beach clean up with Surfpop children | Free |
The volunteer activities in the calendar is all based around the best surf and weather conditions.
Program Outcomes
- New cultural insights
- Cross cultural and language teaching insights
- Understanding different learning level barriers
- Working in a diverse team with people from different ethnic backgrounds
- Learning the theory behind the ocean and waves
- Learning the theory behind surfing
- Learning the physical act of surfing
- Conquering the waves
- Learning to become a good surf instructor
- Learning to work with groups of children
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months
- Typical Program Cost: €2500
- Program Financial Aid: No
Staff Training and Certification
Our staff are all professionals in their respective fields with the certifications to back that up. They will train you and keep an eye on you throughout your stay with Surfpop, to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role as volunteer. Next to volunteering, they will take care of all your needs, from offering expert advice and sharing local information, to adventurous tours and fun professional surf lessons.