KAROO FAMILY WEEKEND-AWAY [WESTERN CAPE]  print this page 

Join us from 24 - 26 September 2010 at Karoo1
WHAT TO EXPECT

FunRelaxationGreat Quality Time ... together with your children!

Editor and founder of Kids of Nature, Petra Vandecasteele, invites families with children age 6 - 12 to join her (and her 2 young children) to Karoo1 near Worcester in the Western Cape. "I found that many parents would love to spend more quality time with their children, but run out of ideas," says Petra. "I often get requests to organise a weekend-away and thought, why not, sharing my passion is going to be great fun." And this is how the concept of Kids of Nature Family Weekends-Away was born.

Petra will take you on a journey to discover the magic in nature through the art of 'hands-on' storytelling. Your child will be encouraged to become a real nature detective and write her/his own story of magic during the weekend away. Petra is an established writer and homeschooling mother of two, who hopes to instill a lifelong love for reading and nature in each child that comes her way.

Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - Karoo1 hotel village - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2009 Paul Godard]

Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - hartebeest - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2010 Paul Godard] Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - Blessing, Lisa & Jacqui looking at plant - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2010 Paul Godard]

Programme

Friday 24 September 2010
  • Sundowner at one of the lookout points
  • Braai and outdoor movie for parents and children*
* Let's face it: at the end of a hard week's work we're just plain tired and all we can think of is to chill. This is why the children will enjoy their own movie under the supervision of dedicated nannies. Children can share a communal 'jungle' bedroom or share their parents bedroom, whichever makes them feel most comfortable. The nannies will continue to look after the children so that the parents can indulge in some more me-time around the fireplace in the cosy bar.

Saturday 25 September 2010

Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - guests driving rangers - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2010 Paul Godard] Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - young springboks - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2009 Paul Godard]
  • Early morning rusks and hot chocolate, followed by an exciting nature drive in 4x4 Polaris Rangers and a sunrise breakfast picnic
  • Treasure hunt in Kids of Nature style
  • Lunch & relaxation
  • Feeding of the springbok & the bunnies
  • Hands-on storytelling
  • Fun activities
  • Cooking on fire, followed by sundowner and dinner
  • Storytelling around the campfire and walk in the dark
  • Early bedtime for the kids under nanny supervision while parents indulge in well-deserved me-time back at the hotel

Sunday 26 September 2010

Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - hand showing fossils on rocks - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2010 Paul Godard] Karoo Family Weekend-away [Western Cape] - Kids Of Nature - re-connect children with nature - Enya, James & Lisa looking at fossils - Karoo 1, De Doorns [© 2010 Paul Godard]
  • Early morning rusks and hot chocolate, followed by an exciting nature walk to Fossil Kopje and a sunrise breakfast picnic
  • Hands-on storytelling
  • Lunch & relaxation
  • Fun games and activities

PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP (OPTIONAL)

Paul Godard, photographer and co-founder of Kids of Nature, runs regular photographic workshops at Karoo1. During this weekend-away, he will be giving an exclusive mini-photographic workshop for moms or dads who are keen photographers and who'd love to boost their skills.

The focus – which is always on nature, landscape, flora, trees, abstracts – will also integrate photographs of children exploring nature and bonding with their natural surroundings.

For more information on what to expect from his photographic workshops, visit his website Paul Godard - Soul Photography.


Cost

Rates are quoted per family for the duration of the programme and may change without notice.

Family of 1 adult + 1 child @ R 4830
Family of 1 adult + 2 children @ R 6210
Family of 2 adults + 1 child @ R 6580
Family of 2 adults + 2 children @ R 7960

Optional mini-photographic workshop @ R890

Rates include
  • 2 nights luxury accommodation
  • breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • all activities & related accessories
  • nannies & guides
  • 1 explorer pack per child
  • 1 children's book Enya & James – In The Land Of Magic
  • 1 parents' DVD Living Your Dream
  • 1 family e-book on Kids of Nature website with memories of your weekend

Rates exclude
  • Travel to and from Karoo 1
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Photographic equipment
We limit the maximum number of participants to 10 families only.


What to bring

There is no such thing as bad weather... only the wrong clothes!
  • Bring clothes that are comfortable to play in and that can get dirty because they will.
  • As soon as the sun sets it's cold in the Karoo, so bring warm clothes.
  • Winters may be wet, so bring rain coats and rubber boots along.
  • Binoculars
  • Kiddies backpack
  • Suntan lotion
  • Comfortable hiking shoes

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