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South Africa - Teach, Surf and Skate in Cape Town

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4.6 / 5Overall Rating
14Reviews
2005Year established

Program Overview

This project is an adventure club for 12-14 year old children focused primarily on extramural surfing and swimming lessons. The adventure club provides children with a valuable opportunity to take part in a range of outdoor activities from surfing and swimming to hiking and even sandboarding. An orientation in Cape Town is provided before the start of the project.

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Program Highlights

Begin your volunteer adventure with tours of Cape Town!
Teach children useful life skills such as how to swim
Over 300 children have learned to swim and over 80 to surf!
Some of these children have become sponsored by major surf brands
Experience South African wildlife and nature sites during free time

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Orientation
Pre-Departure Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Short Term

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4.6
14 reviews

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Day to Day Life
4.8
Community Engagement
4.6
Program Administration
4.5
Volunteer Placement
4.4
Living Situation
3.9
Health & Safety
3.6

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad Program
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable Mention
Innovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022
Innovation in Sustainability 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Innovative New Program - Volunteer Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organization 2017 (Notable Mention)
Global Youth Travel Awards 2018
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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