South Africa Global Programme

Course Dates: Coming your way in Nov-Dec 2010
Age Group: 21 - 40 years

ABOUT

A combined experience of a 21-day Outward Bound adventure and a cultural exposure off Cape Town, South Africa, this course engages participants in a multi-expeditionary adventure in the culturally rich Cape region. The programme brings participants in and around the mobile base of the OBSA located off Cape Town, including:

• expeditions through bush-land;
• outdoor camping;
• water-based activities;
• height activities; and
• community engagement component

From 2004 to 2008, this course was attended by officers from the Ministry Of Education, People’s Association, Institute Of Technical Education, Ministry Of Home Affairs HQ, Central Narcotics Bureau, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, the National University Of Singapore, post- Junior College students, and working youths on public enrolment.

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FOR REGISTRATION

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

All participants must undergo medical checks with a certified medical examiner and declare their medical status through the Outward Bound Singapore Registration Form. (Please note that all medical examination fees are borne by the participants and are not included in the course fees.)

Upon receipt of the registration form, the medical examination section needs to be screened by the Outward Bound Singapore Medical Centre. Outward Bound Singapore reserves the right not to accept participants who do not meet our course requirements.

CONTACT INFO

Tel: 6545 9008
Email: PA_Outward_Bound@pa.gov.sg

QUOTES

“The beach walk. – The team given an easier route, chose to continue with the difficult beach walk terrain. However in the end, it was worth it. The sea on our right was awesome, with the waves comes crashing into the sand.We had fun trying to outrun the waves along the beach.”
– Muhammad Nagib from ICA

“The most memorable activity was the long duration of trekking on the rough rocky terrains. Its very challenging to climb the rocky routes and at the same time I really admired the beautiful sceneries from the mountain tops during the trekking. I have enjoyed it so much!”
– Mastura Binte Ishak from ICA

“Physically, I have learnt to persevere and push myself beyond my comfort zone. Mentally, I have internalized a lot of my thoughts and empowered myself with a more reflective mind. I also have a better understanding of my strengths and weakness and clearer idea of how I want to achieve things that I want in life. ”
– Koh Wei Ping from Whitley Secondary School

“I realized the way they speak their language and the food here is so much better and healthier than back home. African really put in their whole hearts when preparing their meals. So delicious.”
– Choo Thiam Hock from CNB

“Be more sensitive to the needs of others and subordinates. To constantly challenge myself with quantifiable situations ”
–Damien Gan from ICA

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