Global Camps Africa

06/12/2026

Nearly two thirds of South Africans live on less than $8.30/day. Most of us will never experience that reality — or meet the young people working to change it. This September, GCA donors are doing exactly that. Join us in amplifying young voices and creating meaningful change, together.

"There is more that binds us as a human race than divides us."
— Rob Angell, GCA traveler, 2025

Learn more and sign up by June 30: https://www.globalcampsafrica.org/2026-south-africa-trip

06/05/2026

On our upcoming trip to South Africa, you won't be visiting Johannesburg as a tourist. Rather, you will actively engage with the township communities there, learning about their daily challenges, participating in community service projects, and forging international bonds.

"My biggest takeaway was the personal connections we were privileged to have," says Paula Angell, who attended last year's trip. "I can still feel the little kids putting their hand in mine. Those are the things I remember."

Click the link to register for the trip and create some unforgettable memories for yourself! Deposits are due by June 30. https://www.globalcampsafrica.org/2026-south-africa-trip

06/03/2026

Bridging the digital divide, one camper at a time. 💻✨

The Youth Club Innovation Space (YCIS), sponsored by Cisco, is Global Camps Africa's digital literacy program where we teach our campers the basics of technology, including internet safety, common software applications, introductory coding, photo and video editing, and more.

With only 39% of South African schools having computers and just 26% using them for teaching and learning, access to technology and related skills development remains a major challenge for young South Africans. Through YCIS, we're empowering the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

05/29/2026

Among the many highlights of our upcoming trip to South Africa this fall is a two-day stay at a luxury safari lodge, with morning and evening game drives led by expert rangers.

“The safari — wow! Our first sighting was two brother cheetahs. Seeing the animals in the wild was, of course, breathtaking," says Tom Finn, who attended last year's trip. "And having a guide for all four outings who, for all he knew and told us, would be a distinguished professor here — that was hard to beat."

Interested in experiencing a South African safari for yourself? Click the link to learn more about the trip and sign up! Deposits are due June 30. https://www.globalcampsafrica.org/2026-south-africa-trip

05/22/2026

Our Gents’ Corner program is designed to help our male campers grow into respectful, confident, and compassionate young men. Through honest conversations, mentorship, and practical life lessons, we teach values such as respect for women and peers, responsibility, integrity, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

Gents’ Corner creates a safe space where boys can learn what it means to lead with character, treat others with kindness, and positively impact their communities. 💙

05/15/2026