Respite and peer education

At AFSS we take our respite trips seriously as we want participants to get full enjoyment.
With almost 5 years of experience of respite trips and having catered for up to 500 clients, whose ages vary between
1- 50+ yrs old we believe we have found a formula to a successful trip.
We believe in combination of energetic staff, volunteers, participants and the atmosphere of Center Parcs which allows you total rest or a total action packed weekend.

What is the Criteria?

Children from low income families – those who are disadvantaged due to social and economic circumstances

Who pays for the trip?

African Families Support Services raises money from different sources

Main funders:

SLYPPS

For more information on the above funders Click here>>

What we offer.

Safe transportation to and from Centre Parcs.
Fun filled weekend.
Safe environment.
A break from your normal routines/ environments
A break from parents, while parents have a break too.
A chance to meet and make new friends.
A chance to talk over issues with different skilled people and get support.
Trained staff support.
Counselling
Peer education

Activities

Group activities paid by AFSS take place over the weekend.

These include:

Swimming
Bowling
Football – 5-a-Side
Table Tennis
Short Tennis
Disco (Junior disco takes place in the villa)
Adult disco at the Plaza

These are mainly outdoor activities apart from the swimming which is held in the subtropical paradise at the plaza, therefore weather does not effect swimming.

RESIDENTIAL PEER EDUCATION

AFSS organises Residential Education Weekends.

The aim: to engage young people in discussions and debates on everyday issues

Raise awareness on common issues e.g. sexual awareness, drugs and family issues
Learn, share and support each other
Disseminate information to others in social and academic settings

Safety

At African Families Support Services we take pride in making sure that all our staff and volunteers are police checked. AFSS has registered with Criminal Records Bureau.We also make sure that there is a qualified first Aid person available on the trip.

Plus all the venues have medical facilities and a doctor on call throughout the weekend.

Insurance

African Families Support Services has made sure you are covered by insurance during the period trip starting from Friday, till when we bring you back safely on Monday afternoon.

We also take out extra insurance at Center Parcs so that you are given extra cover during your stay.