Camp Brochure

RESORT CATALOGUE

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them

into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7:24

OUR RESORTS

Thank you for considering one of the UCSA Resorts for your next Christian getaway. We have eleven unique venues settled in some spectacular locations, provided by God. We look forward to being a part of enriching the journey of folks with Christ at one of these super spots.

Should you require any further information, please feel free to make contact with one of our representatives at the resort you may be interested in (indicated on each page at the bottom).

Bainskloof Pg 2 Waterval Pg 8 Western Cape Western Cape Die Hoekie Pg 3 Kleinmond Pg 9 Gauteng Western Cape Groot-Brakrivier Pg 4 Retief Camp Pg 10 Western Cape Free State Jeffreys Bay Pg 5 Uitsig Pg 11 Eastern Cape Western Cape Winklespruit Pg 6 Karmel Pg 12 KwaZulu-Natal Western Cape Kijk in de Pot Pg 7 Western Cape Accommodation Accommodation units: 13 Beds: 134 (120 in dormitories and 14 in two self-catering units)

Nearby The town of Wellington

Outdoor activities • swimming (only allowed under supervision of a first-aider) • hiking (centre’s own scenic eco-hiking route; Bainskloof hiking in the adjacent Western Cape Limietberg Nature Reserve requires a permit from Overview Cape Nature) Aptly referred to as the “mountain camp”, UCSA’s Bainskloof camp centre high up in the Limietberg Mountains combines first-rate accommodation and facilities with an unsurpassed Facilities and services experience in nature. Due to its rugged location, limited space is available for outdoor games. • fully-equipped kitchen However, the camp centre’s own scenic eco-hiking trail and the nearby river with natural pools • hall (120+ persons) for swimming, more than make up for that. Add to this the crisp mornings, an abundance of pure • self-catering (on-site mountain air, and the quietness that sets in during the late afternoon as night starts to fall, and catering service you can be sure that you will leave at the end of your stay physically and spiritually re-energized. available on request) The camp centre provides group accommodation for 120 persons and is ideal for focussed • sheltered braai programmes in inspiring surroundings for youth, church, and other groups. It also has a 10- • electricity bed apartment and a free-standing 4-bed cottage (both self-catering) that can be rented • cellphone reception independently. (not guaranteed) The venue is furthermore a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. Not offered • bedding, towels, toilet paper and cutlery • camp programmes • television Address Contact • Wi-Fi R301, Bainskloof Pass, Hayley Dreyer: • day visits 13 km outside Wellington • E-mail: [email protected] GPS co-ordinates: S 33 37.050; E 19 06.074 • Telephone: 021 887 0212

2 Accommodation Accommodation units: 20 Beds: 240

Nearby Hartbeespoort dam

Outdoor activities • lawns for playing games • swimming • hiking • adventure training and activities Die Hoekie Gauteng Facilities and services • fully-equipped kitchen • hall (250 persons) Overview • hall (60 persons) The UCSA Die Hoekie camp centre is a well-equipped, truly countryside, centre with various • lapa area / seminar room accommodation options and a wide range of adventure, recreation and educational activities offered. • swimming pool Group accommodation for 240 persons is available in rondavel style cottages at two separate sites • on-site catering service on the terrain. A tented camp (40 persons), as well as fully-furnished guest rooms (9 persons) are also • self-catering available. • camp programmes offered Of note is the outdoor wellness centre, Camp Extreme Life, which forms part of Die Hoekie. This • electricity NPO offers a range of camps and activities, including school ministry, adventure, leadership, eco veld • cellphone reception school, survivor and Godly-intent camps; educational, personal growth, therapeutic and specialised • Wi-Fi (on request) programmes, and even a mobile alternative to offer off-site adventure programmes according to • day visits for groups clients’ needs. • hiking Those utilizing the facilities can choose to make use of the services and programmes offered, or rent the facilities and arrange and present their own. The venue is ideal for youth, church, school and other groups. It is furthermore a good choice for Not offered • bedding, towels, toilet conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. We cater for recreation, education, paper and cutlery development and therapy. • television

On request Address Contact • bedding and cutlery R513, 20 km outside Pretoria North, direction Elsanette Grobler: • projector, sound equipment Hartbeespoort Dam and Brits • E-mail: [email protected] • mobile camps and activities GPS co-ordinates: S25 40.393; E27 58.008 • Telephone: 012 504 2072; 079 515 2744 available at your preferred venue

3 Accommodation Accommodation units: 14 Beds: 105 (groups: 81; supervisory staff: 8; 4 x self- catering apartments: 16)

Nearby George, Mossel Bay, Groot- Brakrivier, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Wilderness

Outdoor activities • lawn area for playing games Groot-Brakrivier • swimming Western Cape • beach activities

Overview Facilities and services The UCSA Groot-Brakrivier camp centre, located in a region known for its pleasant climate and • fully-equipped kitchen exceptional scenery, offers the best of both worlds when it comes to accommodation for small to • hall (120 persons) medium-sized groups. It has the tranquillity that is required for focused camp programmes and, • sheltered braai facilities at the same time, can be a springboard for exploring the surrounding and sought-after Southern • self-catering Cape and Little Karoo regions, renowned for their leisure, educational and outdoor activities. • electricity • television (limited Apart from group accommodation, the camp centre also rents out individual furnished apartments DStv programmes) with kitchens and separate entrances, suitable for couples and individual families. Bedding and • DVD/video player cutlery are included. • cellphone reception • day visits for groups The camp centre is ideal for youth, church, school sport and other group accommodation. The Not offered venue is furthermore a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private • bedding, towels, toilet functions. paper and cutlery in group accommodation • on-site catering service • camp programmes • camp programmes Address Contact offered Suiderkruis Road, Groot-Brakrivier Jan Richter: • electricity GPS co-ordinates: S 34 03.272; E 22 • E-mail: [email protected] • cellphone reception • Telephone: 044 879 0699; 072 231 7859 • Wi-Fi (on request) • day visits for groups

4 Accommodation Accommodation units: 14 Beds: 172

Nearby The camp centre is located in the heart of Jeffreys Bay with easy access to all its facilities.

Outdoor activities • lawn area for playing games • swimming Jeffreys Bay • beach activities Eastern Cape Facilities and services • fully-equipped kitchen Overview • hall (230 persons) The UCSA Jeffreys Bay camp centre has a supreme location and is a mere 200m from the town’s • conference room popular Blue Flag beach. It offers outstanding accommodation and facilities for groups requiring (up to 20 persons) a location for autonomous group programmes, or for individuals and families wanting holiday • sheltered braai facilities accommodation. • on-site catering service • self-catering The camp centre is ideal for youth, church, school sport and other groups and is geared to pro- • electricity vide a one-stop service. This includes accommodation, conference facilities, catering, as well as • cellphone reception personalised camp packages such as spiritual, Bible-based programmes, leadership development, • Wi-Fi team building and educational activities, and rugby clinics. Groups can also choose to follow their • camp programmes offered own programmes. • day visits for groups

The venue, furthermore, is a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. Not offered • bedding, towels, toilet paper and cutlery

Address Contact Cnr. Drommedaris and Jeffreys Road, Jeffreys Bay Sharnel Uys: GPS co-ordinates: S34 03.226 E24 55.288 • E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: 042 293 1159

5 Accommodation Accommodation units: 34 Beds: 272

Nearby Durban with its popular waterfront and recreational water activities, South Coast towns, including Umkomaas, Illovo, Port Shepstone and Margate

Outdoor activities • beach activities Winklespruit • swimming KwaZulu-Natal • coastline hiking

Overview Facilities and services The ambience of UCSA Winklespruit camp centre’s location next to the beach already sets • two fully-equipped kitchens the scene for a superb camp experience. Add to this a wide selection of well-maintained • main hall (400 persons) accommodation options and purposeful camp-related infrastructure and services, then there • dining hall can be no doubt this is the place for camp memories that will not be forgotten. • a venue that can be used as The safe beach lends itself to the outdoor activities associated with camp programmes. a small chapel And, although secluded, the camp centre forms an integral part of the popular seaside town • on-site catering service of Winklespruit with shops and services, including medical care, readily available. • self-catering The centre is ideal for youth, church, school sport and other groups and offers the flexibility • camp programmes offered of accommodating smaller, as well as larger groups. It also offers holiday accommodation for (on request) couples and families. • electricity The venue is furthermore a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other • cellphone reception private functions. • fully enclosed campsite; gate with coded access • security service available at an extra cost

Not offered • bedding, towels, Address Contact toilet paper and cutlery Camp Street, Winklespruit, KwaZulu-Natal Annemarie Greyson: • television South Coast • E-mail: [email protected] • Wi-Fi GPS co-ordinates: S 30 05.895; E 30 51.658 • Telephone: 031 916 1748; 082 898 3213 • day visits

6 Accommodation Accommodation units: 6 Beds: 72

Nearby The towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and other tourist destinations

Outdoor activities • swimming • volleyball • hiking Kijk in de Pot Western Cape Facilities and services • fully-equipped kitchen • hall Overview • sheltered braai facilities UCSA’s sought-after Kijk in de Pot camp centre, located in the idyllic Banhoek Valley near • self-catering Stellenbosch, ticks all the right boxes for an exceptional camp experience. It offers well-appointed (on-site catering service facilities in surroundings that only the Cape winelands can offer – majestic mountains, a flowing available on request) river with clear water (and natural pools for swimming!), magnificent vistas and lush, extended • camp programmes offered lawns to enjoy the outdoors. • electricity With abundant tourist attractions close-by, you may want to consider adding extra days to your • cellphone reception camp programme just to get to it all! • day visits for groups Planning to use the facilities during winter? No problem! Not only does wintertime in this part of the world offer its own mesmerising experience, but the ambiance of the inviting fireplace in the camp centre’s hall will make for cosy winter evenings to be remembered long after the camp Not offered • bedding, towels, has ended. toilet paper and cutlery The centre is ideal for youth, church, school sport and other groups. The venue is furthermore a • television good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. • Wi-Fi

Address Contact R310 (Helshoogte Road), 10 km outside Hayley Dreyer: Stellenbosch • E-mail: [email protected] GPS co-ordinates: S 33 54.414; E 18 57.136 • Telephone: 021 887 0212

7 Accommodation Accommodation units: 14 Beds: 149

Nearby The town of Tulbagh, well-known for its historic attractions

Outdoor activities • swimming • volleyball • hiking

Waterval Facilities and services Western Cape • two fully-equipped kitchens • hall: Uitspan camp: Overview 104 persons; Jakkalsfontein As if a visible protection barrier, the distant mountain ranges that encircle the UCSA Waterval camp: 45 persons camp centre greatly add to the serenity and atmosphere of peace that the centre is known for. • sheltered braai facilities The Waterval centre is located in the countryside and offers easy access to its two individual • two swimming pools camp sites – Jakkalsfontein and Uitspan. Both sites feature functional and well-maintained • on-site catering service facilities, enhanced by beautiful lawns, shade-providing trees and crystal-clear swimming pools. • self-catering Programmes and activities offered by the centre, including environmental educational camps, • camp programmes leadership camps, as well as trail hiking (including a hike to the nearby waterfall and a swim in its • electricity natural pools), further set the scene for an exceptional camp experience. • cellphone reception The centre is ideal for youth, church, school sport and other groups and offers the flexibility of • day visits for groups accommodating smaller (up to 45 persons) as well as larger groups (up to 104 persons). The venue is furthermore a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. Not offered • bedding, towels, toilet paper and cutlery • television • Wi-Fi

Address Contact Outside Tulbagh (off the R46 on Main Road direction Jurie Herbst: Tulbaghweg railway station, follow the VCSV Waterval signs) • E-mail: [email protected] GPS co-ordinates: S 33 20.383; E 19 07.088 • Tel: 023 230 0925; 079 352 2278

8 Accommodation Accommodation units: 16 (wheelchair accessible) Beds: 160

Nearby The popular coastal towns of Betty’s Bay and Pringle Bay, with Hermanus and Somerset West further afield.

Outdoor activities • beach activities Kleinmond • swimming (in the ocean and Palmiet River) Western Cape • coastline and mountain hiking Overview • a visit to the Stony Point “Become quiet in the presence of God where ocean and mountain meet.” This invitation African penguin colony reflects the essence of UCSA’s camp centre in the town of Kleinmond. • birdwatching Located on a sizable stand in a quiet part of the town, this well-appointed camp centre offers outstanding group accommodation. It has a tranquil setting which is ideal for group programmes of a focussed nature and interludes for personal reflection. Facilities and services • fully-equipped kitchen With the Palmiet Mountains as backdrop and the Kleinmond beach a mere kilometre away, the • modern dining/ Kleinmond camp centre certainly is a place of shelter and a space to connect with the inner self. conference/recreation hall The centre is ideal for youth, church and other groups. The venue is furthermore a good choice (additional rental fee) for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. • conference facilities (only the hall available) • sheltered braai facilities • self-catering • electricity • cellphone reception • Wi-Fi • day visits for groups

Address Contact Not offered No. 20 11th Avenue, Kleinmond Hayley Dreyer: • bedding, towels, GPS co-ordinates: S34 20.168 E19 01.934 • E-mail: [email protected] toilet paper and cutlery • Telephone: 021 887 0212 • on-site catering service • camp programmes

9 Accommodation Accommodation units: 31 Beds: 512

Nearby Maselspoort Resort, Bloemfontein

Outdoor activities • extensive lawns for playing games • adventure training and activities

Retief Camp Facilities and services Free State • fully-equipped kitchen • hall (600 persons) Overview • hall (200 persons) The UCSA Retief Camp is located on the banks of the Modder River, 20 km outside • braai facilities Bloemfontein and adjacent to the popular Maselspoort Resort. It offers a variety of • self-catering (on-site accommodation options and has access to the recreation and other facilities of the catering service available Maselspoort Resort. on request) The camp’s own Outdoor Centre with trained facilitators and instructors offers adventure • camp programmes offered activities to school and other groups. By means of experiential learning activities, basic life • Maselspoort Resort skills and Christian values are taught and groups are introduced to Christ during the process. swimming pool and One of the key features of the camp centre is its capacity to accommodate exceptionally facilities (available to large groups of more than 500 persons. groups at an extra cost) The centre is ideal for youth, church, school sport and other groups. The venue is • electricity furthermore a good choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. • cellphone reception • day visits for groups

Not offered • bedding, towels, toilet paper and cutlery • television Address Contact • Wi-Fi N8/Mazelspoort Road, 20 km outside André Meyer: Bloemfontein, adjacent to the Maselspoort Resort • E-mail: [email protected] GPS co-ordinates: S29 01.586; E26 24.207 • Telephone: 078 019 5358

10 Accommodation Accommodation units: 6 with 2 rooms each Beds: 83

Nearby The town of Lutzville and the coastal resort Doringbaai

Outdoor activities • hiking • water sports Uitsig • angling Western Cape Facilities and services • fully-equipped kitchen Overview • hall (80 persons) The UCSA Uitsig camp centre is located in the village of Strandfontein on South Africa’s West • chapel (110 seats) Coast, about 25 km from Lutzville (not to be confused with the seaside resort, Strandfontein, near • sheltered braai facilities Muizenberg, Cape Town). The centre’s facilities include modern accommodation, a kitchen, a hall, • on-site catering service and a chapel, while its location offers a lovely view over the Atlantic Ocean. • self-catering Outdoor activities include a stroll or hike along Strandfontein’s long, white sandy beach or • electricity along a number of hiking trails in the area. Mountain bike trails and a wide variety of water sports • cellphone reception activities are available, while a tidal pool and a children’s playground serve as a safe space where • television the outdoors can be enjoyed. (on request in the hall) The centre is ideal for youth, church, school and other groups, as well as for conferences, • day visits for groups weddings and other events.

Not offered • camp programmes • Wi-Fi • towels • toilet paper

On request at extra cost Address Contact • bedding Strandfontein, West Coast (on the R362) Mirinda Erasmus: • cutlery GPS co-ordinates: S21 45.434; E18 13.594 • E-mail: [email protected] • catering • Telephone: 027 215 1666; 083 305 4329

11 Accommodation Accommodation units: 4 Beds: 104

Nearby The town of Franschhoek with its numerous attractions

Outdoor activities • lawns for playing games • swimming • hiking • adventure training

Karmel Facilities and services Western Cape • fully-equipped kitchen • hall (tables and chairs for Overview 104 persons) “Beyond beautiful!” This description from someone who attended a camp at UCSA’s Karmel • sheltered braai facilities camp centre says it all. • a big lapa with 10 The camp centre with its secluded location in the imposing Franschhoek Mountains, a river fireplaces where campers with natural pools for swimming close by, an abundance of lush fynbos vegetation, and never- can prepare their own ending vistas of majestic mountains against a backdrop of impressive cloud formations, exudes an food, if required atmosphere of freedom and adventure. Add to this the centre’s own, well-equipped facilities, and • on-site catering service you’re set for a camp and adventure experience to remember. • self-catering The centre is ideal for adventure camps for youth, church and other groups, especially for • camp programmes programmes that require tranquillity in an isolated setting. The venue is furthermore a good offered by Big Oak choice for conferences, weddings, birthdays and other private functions. Adventures • electricity (limited – 230V generator for lights in the evening) • limited cellphone reception

Not offered • bedding, towels, toilet Address Contact paper and cutlery R45, 10 km outside Franschhoek De la Harpe de Villiers: • television direction Villiersdorp • E-mail: [email protected] • Wi-Fi GPS co-ordinates: S33 55.201; E19 09.772 • Telephone: 083 992 5799 • day visits

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