Proposal for: Paul Roos Gymnasium Mr Werner Cloete/Ronel Schoeman Grade 9 Expedition Programme: Matroosberg Reserve Proposal date: 12 May 2016 Prepared by: Walther Meyer Dates: 5 – 11 December 2016 6 Nights, 7 Days Numbers: Approximately 50 - 60 learners Approximately 1 teacher/adult Venue: Matroosberg Reserve Approximately 140km from Cape Town Transporters: School to make own arrangements (quotation on request) _____________________________________________________________ About the Matroosberg Reserve The Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve is situated on the farm Erfdeel, 35 km from Ceres, South Africa. The reserve covers more than 1000 ha of mountain area, and reaches the Matroosberg Peak, which at the altitude of 2249m, is the highest in the Boland. The Matroosberg Peak is about 250m higher than Sneeuberg in the Cederberg. During the winter months the Matroosberg Peak and the surrounding mountains is often covered in snow. Accommodation Accommodation will be in two person tents at various wild mountain campsites throughout the reserve and in the Hex River Mountains. Activities The adventure programme will be tailored towards individual and team development. The activities will focus on personal development & challenge as well as the individual forming part of a team and working towards a common goal in an expedition setting. Our experienced team of facilitators will ensure your group a fun, action packed and educational adventure programme filled with outcomes based activities in the beautiful natural mountain setting of the camp. Each activity is facilitated by a trained VFI staff member to ensure safety and fun. Learners will be divided into groups who will work, camp, trek and live together for the entire programme. Copyright (C) Venture Forth International 2015 www.ventureforth.co.za Activities include: Paddling skills and kayaking Abseiling and rock climbing High ropes challenge course Camp craft Cooking skills Hiking (overnight expedition, summit of prominent peak/s) Swimming, rock pools etc. Archery Air rifle shooting Mountain biking Copyright (C) Venture Forth International 2015 www.ventureforth.co.za On expedition programmes learners cook and clean for themselves. The facilitators provide guidance only. The final programme is put together in such a way that it forms a logical flow. This will include activities which are more physical and less physical, more emotionally intense and less emotionally intense, difficult and easy tasks in the mix. The most beneficial activity is often not the most fun, or the most challenging one. The most significant learning may sometimes come from a very mundane activity. The final programme will be designed once we have confirmation and go-ahead. Program Day 1 Learners arrive early-morning Orientation & group activity Activity rotation 1 Activity rotation 2 Dinner Evening activities Day 2 Breakfast Activity rotation 3 Activity rotation 4 Activity rotation 5 Dinner Evening activity Day 3 Breakfast Activity rotation 6 Activity rotation 7 Activity rotation 8 Dinner Evening activity Day 4 Breakfast Solo from first light Day 5 Solo end at first light Trek day 1 Evening camp-out on mountain Day 6 Trek day 2 Summit Matroosberg Peak Evening camp-out on mountain Day 7 Trek day 3 Descent to base camp Final debrief – kit clean – pack up Depart for home – parent transport at 14:00 LUNCH: On the fly every day Copyright (C) Venture Forth International 2015 www.ventureforth.co.za Copyright (C) Venture Forth International 2015 www.ventureforth.co.za Quotation Included: VFI facilitators & guides, camp fees, hiking permits, meals, accommodation, all technical and specialist equipment, 2-person. mountain tents, cookers with fuel, foam sleeping mats. Meals will be supplied for: Lunch & Dinner on Day 1 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on all other days Breakfast & Lunch on final day A selection of snack foods Excluded: Transport Personal camping & hiking equipment except what is specified above Additional meals or snacks other than that specified above Medical, rescue, evacuation or personal accident insurance COST: R3850 – 00 per learner No charge for attending teachers Terms: 1) We will require a 50% non-refundable deposit on booking and the balance 60 days prior to the camp 2) Cancellations for beds cannot be done after 30 days prior to the date of the camp. Additional persons can be accommodated however. 3) VFI will provide learners with a packing list before the camp 4) VFI will need co-operation from teachers to facilitate and ensure discipline during programme. 5) Quotation based on a minimum of 50 paying persons attending camp Copyright (C) Venture Forth International 2015 www.ventureforth.co.za About Venture Forth Company Profile Based in beautiful Cape Town on the Southern tip of Africa, Venture Forth International was founded in 1994 as a specialised mountain guide service and an accredited mountaineering school. Using our experience gained in the mountains of the world, we have expanded our adventure portfolio to include services such as corporate team building and youth outdoor education. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and professional company with the flexibility to serve our clients’ adventure, travel and training requirements with dedication and enthusiasm. Whether you want to take a half day hike up Table Mountain, start out rock climbing or go on a high altitude expedition, we would like to meet you and make it a reality. Your safety and enjoyment is our top priority. Venture Forth has a 100% safety record since its inception in 1994. All guides, instructors and facilitators are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. We like to believe that our products are so good because of the passionate and friendly outdoor people who make Venture Forth work. Our permanent and freelance staff all work to the same high standards and together we form a team with diverse skills, broad adventure experience, unequalled ability and the highest qualifications. All our guides are Registered Tourist Guides with the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism and all mountain guides and instructors hold qualifications in mountaineering from CATHSSETA and the SA Mountaineering Development & Training Trust (MDT). Venture Forth guides are all trained in first-aid and rescue procedures and most are qualified emergency care practitioners providing you peace of mind on any adventure and for all eventualities. The programme will have a dedicated paramedic (ILS) on site throughout. All facilitators are fully qualified adventure and mountain guides. Facilitators are in radio and mobile phone contact with the basecamp at all times and all carry GPS devices. We believe in the continuous development of our staff and also of the South African adventure industry as a whole. Over many years we have played an active role in the development of training and assessment standards for the mountaineering and adventure education fields and we continue to do so by providing the highest quality training in the adventure industry coupled with our social investment program. Copyright (C) Venture Forth International 2015 www.ventureforth.co.za .