COH visitors centre offers the best class outing
Pupils can explore the mysterious nooks and crannies of the Caves, and discover the wonderful world of humankind's past and future at the interactive Maropeng Visitors Centre.
Who said class outings had to be boring?
At Maropeng, the official visitors centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (COHWHS), pupils can experience the centre’s Coolest Class Outings for 2014, which offers not only the theoretical aspects of learning at the Maropeng Visitor Centre, but also a full hands-on experience at the world-renowned Sterkfontein Caves.
In addition pupils can extend the fun by staying over at the Hominid House at Maropeng, which offers comfortable budget accommodation for school, sporting and tour groups. It sleeps up to 120 people in four dormitories, with two separate rooms available for guides, teachers or leaders.
While meals can be served in the public dining area, packed lunches can also be arranged on request for those who prefer a picnic. Sporting equipment is provided for activities such volleyball, table tennis, basketball and mini-cricket. To top it all, a slip and slide can be arranged through Maropeng too.
However, that’s doesn’t mean the educational side of things isn’t just as thrilling.
Pupils can explore the mysterious nooks and crannies of the Caves, and discover the wonderful world of humankind’s past and future at the interactive Maropeng Visitors Centre, complete with an underground boat ride, fun educational displays, real fossils and lots more.
Pupils even can choose to participate in other activities such as star gazing, or opt for a specialised tour with a scientist or a fascinating tour to an excavation site.
Resource packs will further enhance the pupil’s Cradle experience, ensuring the excursion is educational, interactive and fun. The curriculum-linked resource pack is filled with fascinating and practical educational material such as worksheets and suggested activities. Teachers will be able to prepare pupils before their visit and give them follow-up assignments afterwards.
Now that’s what you call the best class outing ever.
For more information or to book, visit www.maropeng.co.za or call 014 577 9000.
