Environmental Education Programme
Eco- camps
Annual Eco- camps
The children who are chosen to attend the Bana ba Bobirwa Eco-camps are given an opportunity to experience wildlife intimately, much like a paying safari guest. In addition to this the camps build and strengthen their ability to cope with life’s challenges. The camps expose them to life outside of their villages. They are taught some life skills necessary to actualise their potential.
A safe and secure environment
Provide a well-organized curriculum within a wilderness setting, where nature serves as both the teacher and healer, supported by experienced and trained guardians in a safe and secure environment.
Sports for personal & leadership development, fostering gender equity
Encourage children to engage in team-building sports for personal and leadership development, fostering gender equity. All field activities are guided by local experts and camp staff who serve as important role models, inspiring children to envision futures contributing to Botswana’s sustainable development, such as becoming guides, field rangers, conservationists, lodge managers, or ecologists.
Age-appropriate and enjoyable educational activities
Deliver a diverse range of age-appropriate and enjoyable educational activities, covering topics such as tourism, history, archaeology, geology, wildlife conservation, arts and crafts, theatre, nutrition, sports, photography and health. Daily morning and afternoon game drives or bush walks are integral to the program.
Positively influencing the lives of participating children
Develop impactful programs aimed at positively influencing the lives of participating children. The goal is for each child to depart the camp with either a new or improved skill, a deeper understanding of life’s possibilities, heightened self-awareness, and a renewed respect for the environment.
Bana ba Bobirwa aims for their children to be wholly inspired to strive to achieve their utmost potential, so that their enthusiasm and new ideas are shared with their families and communities. This in turn fosters acceptance and interest from more local people to be involved in conservation of their natural environment and tourism in the area.
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