by Jarrod De Jong | Jul 12, 2023 | Camp Culture
Welcome to Camp Genesis, where adventure, self-discovery, and leadership come together to create an unforgettable experience for the youth of South Africa. Finding the Leader Within: At Camp Genesis, we believe that leadership resides within each individual. Our...
by Jarrod De Jong | Jul 12, 2023 | Camp Culture
In the heart of Villiersdorp, South Africa, overlooking the majestic Theewaterskloof dam, an extraordinary weeklong teen leadership camp took place at Camp Genesis. Sixty teenagers from diverse regions and backgrounds across the country gathered for an unforgettable...
by Jarrod De Jong | Oct 4, 2022 | Camp Culture
Camp – it’s not about politics. It would not be a particularly good idea to write a post about politics for a camp blog, especially in the insanely toxic online environment that passes for discourse in 2022. But each year we have a unique experience – we camp with...
by Jarrod De Jong | Sep 6, 2022 | Camp Culture
Parenting teens can sometimes feel like a tightrope walk. It’s no small feat trying to balance providing support to help teens navigate the world and easing back in recognition of their growing independence. Despite all our attempts to show love and care, we can often...
by Jarrod De Jong | Jun 27, 2022 | Teen Insight
Written by Jarrod de Jong If you’ve been to a teen camp, you’re not surprised to hear about the benefits. Experiencing life at camp yourself as a teenager, you know the profound positive effects that still matter to you as an adult, and you also know that you...
