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GYC2767 - Sports Development Expedition Country: Kenya Cost: £2500.00 Cost Includes: The price includes flight, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include insurance, kit or visas      Duration: 1 months Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7611 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone with bags of enthusiasm and a passion to teach sports to others. You should have good organisational skills, confidence and a desire to see the best of Kenya! The month long expedition will take place in August and September of 2007 and meets the demand from students who are seeking pro-active and Eco Friendly, life-challenging experiences. Sports Development Expedition (SDX) project goals are varied and under the supervision of a team leader and camp staff, students are required to apply themselves and their skills to anything from low-level construction to coaching sports with African school children. Orientation The team will stay in Mukurumuji Camp which is located in a secluded region of the Shimba Hills National Reserve. It is surrounded by indigenous communities and a wide variety of wildlife. Sports Project Work As part of the expedition the team will spend time within schools coaching and teaching the children as well as building and improving their current sports facilities. Students will be split up between the schools and throughout the month coach, train and select a football squad to compete in an inter schools festival. Culture Camp Kenya SDX ensures students will experience an intense variety of Kenya 's unique cultural heritage from the revered Masai tribe to the spiritual Digo people. Ocean Students will take part in a trip to Diani Beach that offers superb scuba diving, dolphin & whale shark safaris, kite surfing, and jet-skiing as well as one of the worlds finest beaches. Safari The team will go on a 2 day safari to one of the leading camps in Africa and experience the game drive of a lifetime. Itinerary br />Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Orientation Day 3-4 Meet Village Schools Day 5-6: Sports Training/Project Work Day 7: Robinson Crusoe Snorkelling Experience Day 8-10: Sport Project Work Day 11-12 Sports Training Day 13: Masai Village Experience Day 14-15: School Sports Selection Day Day 16-18 Sports Training Day 19: Beach BBQ Day 20-22: Sports Project Work Day 23-25: Safari Day 26: Tournament Preparation Day 28-29: Final Tournament Day 30: Final Party/Farewell Day 31: Depart What's Included - International return flights and all transfers in Kenya - Orientation - Swahili Lessons - Full Board and accommodation - Project funds and materials - Project Coordination by team leader - Cultural Visits - Ocean trips - Beach BBQ - Safaris as per itinerary - National Park entrance fees as per itinerary - Final Party and Community Farewell Please note: £500 of the expedition cost is donated to the Camp Kenya Trust Like the sound of this and want to know more? Fill in the form below for more info... Our users say... "My expectations were more than realised and I have to say I had high expectations. It taught me many skills of a practical nature and has encouraged a greater degree of independence. I think it’ll also be useful in showing people that I can get things done without supervision, both in drumming up funds to go out the Kenya in the first place, and in what we did coaching the kid while we were there." - Marco Allsop 0845 344 7611 Camps International was born out of a passion for the people and wildlife of Africa and a love of adventurous travel. Spend your gap year or careergap at Camp Kenya in the Kenya bush, surrounded by mud villages and 4km from the Indian Ocean. From this base, take part in a variety of adventures, including community projects, safaris and learning to Scuba dive.