Be Real Conference
CCSA members get together once a year, each year at a different member campsite.
The 2024 Be Real Conference will be held from 20-23 May at the VCSV/UCSA Extreme Life Outdoor Learning Centre in Gauteng, in collaboration with Sediba Kwele Adventure Camp in North West Province.
Our theme Scripture for 2024 is Psalm 62:1-2: "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken."
We invite members and the public to join us during this week.
The cost is R3500 per member; R3000 per member intern; R3900 per non-member; R1300 for day attendance and R2860 for full conference not sleeping over. Kids are free.
4-DAY FACILITATION COURSE
To save costs, members can register to sign up for the sought-after post-conference Facilitation Certificate training from the Adventure Institute presented by Dr Pieter Snyman. Training is scheduled for 23-26 May 2024 and will be presented at UCSA Extreme Life Outdoor Learning Centre. Participants will also receive an ARA certificate. The cost is R4000 for CCSA members, R5000 otherwise.
The training is called The Art of Facilitating Adventurous Experiential Learning. This will allow all youth development practitioners to attend the training who do not necessarily have to be connected to a campsite.
Modules will include:
Theoretical: Whole brain facilitation, theoretical foundational models, adventure, challenge and experiential education, facilitation, teaching, reflection and much more.
Technical: Ice breakers, initiative activities, low risk and high risk.
Testimonials from previous conferences
"I did not have time or resources to get away for 3 days, but this conference has given me a safe space to truly rest and refuel. The fellowship and presentations empowered me to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ as if it is for the first time, more efficient and effective on my campsite."
"As someone working in the hospitality industry, I loved sharing tips and tricks with fellow members. The Christian Supply Chain Buying Group is a network that cares about people, products and services. I can recommend anyone to affiliate today."
"I did not know that we have so much intellectual capital within the CCSA family. I now have new procedures to implement when I get back home".
"I thought I came to get on par with industry-related matters, but the time of devotion and worship was the highlight of my week. The Lord had an appointment with me. I'm restored, rested and renewed."