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OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: ORANGE RIVER, RICHTERSVELD Date: Cost: Places available: Deadline for deposit payment of R1000.

00: Dear Parent Curro holdings is proud to announce its 10 annual promotion its outdoor leadership academy, through its newly formed outdoor/adventure business unit, True North Outdoor adventures The excursion will take place in conjunction with its newly acquired service provider in the international tours and travel environment: Live The Journey (South Africa) The focus of this tour is to nourish and develop the leadership qualities in learners in a unique outdoor environment while learning about nature and to nourish ones relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. This document includes a full itinerary of activities and various links to more information about the excursion and serves as a first contact for those interested in partaking in this amazing adventure. The non-refundable security deposit of R1000.00 will be payable into the provided bank account no later than Monday 1 April 2013 The following details will be covered in the attached documentation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Itinerary Safety and security while in Namibia. Administrative agent: Live the Journey (www.livethejourney.co.za) Curro tour representatives and contact information Website information
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1. ITINNERARY:

Day 1 Teambuilding and group cohesion The focus of the day is to get the individual to get to know each other. To realize that age does not play a role in the group and that they have to work together to achieve their objectives. Target sleeping spot: Just before Hammerkop (River right) or Just after Hammerkop (River right) Ideal spots for fishing and building fish traps lots of sand for games and activities. Wake up: Breakfast: Pack boats: Depart: 06h00 06h15 06h30 07h30

1. Trash team responsible: 2. Breakfast team responsible: 3. Group team challenges and communication games will be played. Separation and non team participation will be highlighted 4. Morning message: Why two is always better than one Biblical James 5. PM lecture: The power locked up in words / what you say. Riordyn 6. Recap on what was learnt on previous day before we start. 7. Root the idea of consequences. Everyone has unique attributes that make him or her a crucial part of society and team. 8. Teach basics of fishing and starting a fire with a bow. 9. Introduce cooking responsibilities 10. Survival 101 How to sleep outside in the wild 11. River 101 looking after your paddling gear in the wild 12. Night Challenge (Preparing food in the outdoors. Stargazing and identifying celestial bodies with laserbeams shooting stars) 13. Alphas and Deltas

Day 2: Together everyone achieves more The theme for the day is to challenge the teams that have been formed to work together and achieve certain goals as a team. TEAM TEAM TEAM Together everyone achieves more. Target Sleeping Spot: Sandbank (River left) Ideal for shelter building and other activities Wake up: 06h00 - Christo Breakfast: 06h15 Pack boats 06h30 Ready for activities: 07h00 Depart: 08h00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Trash team responsible: Breakfast team responsible: Morning message: The Kingdom of God You belong somewhere where you can make a difference. Theme for the day: Team Challenges Group challenges to work together after they have now formed their teams. Recap on what was learnt on previous day before we start. Challenges for the day include mental and physical challenges. PM Lecture: Being a leader requires initiative. D Day invasion 1945 Survival 101 - Shelter building and how to start a fire River 101 - River currents Fishing 101 - River fishing school

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11. Night Challenge (Morse code and quiz night etc) 12. Alphas and Deltas

Day 3: You are not alone EVER! The theme for the day is to take initiative as a leader and setting examples that people can follow. Standing strong and knowing how to get support for you as an individual. Being humble and accountable in life. How to face your fears and challenges. Target sleeping spot: The Ritz on river right before Sjambok rapid Wake up: Breakfast: Pack boats: Ready for activities: Depart: 06h00 06h15 06h30 07h00 08h00

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Breakfast team responsible: Trash team responsible: Recap on what was learnt previous day Morning message The father heart of God Why you need to have a relationship with Jesus. PM Leadership lecture: Leaders have integrity. Placing of time capsule in secret spot on the mountain. PM Challenge (Flue spa mining and bushman fireworks, quiz night) Alphas and Deltas

Day 4: Balance in life will keep you upright! (And in your canoe!) - Sjambok first thing Theme: A combination of the previous days experiences and focusing on how to maintain a healthy balance in your everyday life. Target sleeping spot: Diamond Mine/ Witches /Scratches / Terraces Island/ Wake up: Breakfast: Pack boats: Ready for activities: Depart: 06h00 06h15 06h30 07h00 08h00

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Breakfast team responsible Trash team responsible Recap on what was learnt previous day Morning Message: God wants us to live Balanced lives Sjambok Scout and prep build-up to the rapid facing your fear. PM leadership lecture: Choosing the right side to be on in life Building a river pool team challenge Night Challenge (Bonfire, quiz night , last meal on river etc.) Aphas and Deltas

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Day 5: Theme: Community, Taking the lead. Integrity The theme for the day is to know what your next step is and to always have a plan. Get involved or start something that gets people involved. Wake up: Breakfast: Pack boats: Ready for activities: Depart from campsite: 06h00 06h15 06h30 07h00 08h00

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Breakfast team responsible: Trash team responsible: Recap on what was learnt the previous day Morning message: Always setting an example, even when no ones watching PM Sharing sessions: Kids share what they have learnt Team challenge: Pickup / Boats and gear Dinner back at Basecamp Award ceremony Alphas and Deltas Feedback sessions

Day 6 We depart back home We leave early on the sixth day to go back home. Please note: Challenges / Activities to be done on ad-hoc basis 1. Leaving trash and see who picks it up. 2. Fluo spa mine ( if its on this day) 3. Building monuments 4. Leaving a message for the next team for the next year Time capsule activity. 5. Morse code 6. Initiative games we need examples 7. Quiz materials 8. Making fire etc 9. Stargazing lasers 10. Moonwalking Daily awards ceremony ietms: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Wise crack / freshness award for something profound said: Nice neck-less to wear Air freshner Moan a Lisa Whoever complained the most Swearing The bathplug around the neck Shining light torch / globe around the neck for being a great example to others PooPoo Something Dumb said or done The potty around the neck

Ceremony, last night: Winning team: Anything you want to eat at the Wimpy on our way back
Awards Deadline for bookings and deposit payments: 1

April 2013

Visas for Namibia: No Visas are required for South-African citizens entering Namibia. A valid passport, valid for 3 additional months after entry date is compulsory. Please contact ELSABETH MULLER for any additional information at the live the Journey office on 021-9124090 Or email her on info@livethejourney.co.za 2. SAFETY AND SECURITY WHILE IN NAMIBIA (INCLUDING INSURANCE) Once we arrive in Namibia, this excursion will be handled completely by our Namibian operating partner operating partner, Amanzi Trails. Amazi trails is a prominent leader in Namibia and South Africa, specialising in taking school groups down the Orange river. They have an impeccable safety record and have been chosen specifically for their outstanding service, safety record and content of their custom tour package for True North outdoor adventures. Both Riordyn Bubb and Flip Vorster are registered river guides for Amanzi Trails and have been taking groups down the Orange river for Amanzi Trails since 2004. This excursion is Curros longest running regular outdoor programme. Amanzi trails can be contacted in the following ways: South Africa: 28 Armenia Cresent, Plattekloof Glen, Cape Town 7460 Tel: +27(0) 21 559 1573 Fax: +27(0) 21 559 1573 Cell: +27(0) 72 229 4672 E-mail : info@amanzitrails.co.za

Namibia: P.O Box 13, Noordoewer Namibia 9000 Tel: +264(0) 63 297 255 Fax: +264(0) 63 297 255 E-mail: info@amanzitrails.co.za

Please refer to the included itinerary of the tour for detailed information of the excursions safety and travel arrangements The excursion will be accompanied by twoTrue North representatives, Flip Vorster and Riordyn Bubb. Flip Vorster (lead guide): Employed at Curro since 2004. Married with two beautiful girls. Currently employed at Curro Holdings Head office in Durbanville and heads up the Social Client services & relations business unit. Is an ex high school teacher from Curro Durbanville. Actively involved in his local community and church in Durbanville with youth related initiatives Has travelled to 36 Countries around the world; Half of these with groups of children on excursions. Has been doing adventure excursions, youth leadership training and various types of camps with children since 1998. Lives in Durbanville, Western Cape https://www.facebook.com/psvorster

Riordyn Bubb (assistant lead guide): - Involved with Curro in Youth initiatives since 2007 - Married and has two beautiful Huskies - Currently employed as a youth pastor at Durbanville Family church - (www.dfc.org.za)Actively involved in his local community in Durbanville with youth related initiatives - Has travelled extensively in the East and Africa leading outreaches, training and equipping students of all walks of life. - Actively involved in various youth ministries - Has been a leading member and facilitator of the True North leadership academy since 2008. - Lives in Durbanville, Western Cape - https://www.facebook.com/riordyn

3. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT: LIVE THE JOURNEY (www.livethejourney.co.za) Live the journeys expertise operational directors Jurgens Schoeman and Rijan Visser have extensive experience in the tourism industry. They are well-known for tours to exotic African and international destinations and have a solid client base in the Benelux, Italy and China. Theyre head office is based in Durbanville at the Pointbreak Building, Vineyards Office Estate, 99 Jip de Jager, Bellville, South Africa . Tel no. Website: 021 9124090 http://www.livethejourney.co.za/

4. WEBSITE INFORMATION We include a number of online links for more information for your piece of mind: Video about the OLA:

http://vimeo.com/44514151
LIVE THE JOURNEY: (Adventures made in the Namib desert) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUF6M0xVNRU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OMlzcRpoLA AMAZI TRAILS: http://www.amanzitrails.co.za/ 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE RICHTERSVELD EXCURSION Please refer to the information document for detailed information about all preparations for the excursion.

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