Kids Holiday Camps in Magaliesberg â€" Fun, Adventure & Nature
The camp every child should experience at least once! With over 80 years of experience, Happy Acres offers fun-filled kids holiday camps in Magaliesberg for children aged 7 to 14 years.
Each week-long camp is packed with exciting activities, a vibrant atmosphere, and unforgettable experiences. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to make new friends, explore nature, and enjoy meaningful outdoor activities during the school holidays.
Located just 56km west of Johannesburg in the beautiful Magaliesberg, Happy Acres provides a safe, supervised environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun.
Exciting Activities for Kids at Holiday Camp
Our experienced counsellors create engaging programmes tailored to different age groups, ensuring every child is entertained, supported, and included.
Activities include:
- Arts and crafts
- Nature walks and outdoor exploration
- Fun games and team sports
- Swimming and water activities
- Cookouts and outdoor adventures
- Crab catching
- Animal interaction (guinea pigs and rabbits)
- Hobbies and creative play
These activities encourage creativity, teamwork, confidence, and a love for the outdoors.
School Tours & Educational Camps in Magaliesberg
Happy Acres also offers educational school tours in Magaliesberg, focused on Natural Sciences and outdoor learning.
Our syllabus-aligned programmes provide a unique opportunity for learners to experience hands-on education in a natural environment, making learning both fun and memorable.
Hands-On Learning in Nature
School groups benefit from interactive and practical learning experiences, including:
- Worksheets and guided activities
- Word puzzles and key concept sheets
- Scavenger hunts and nature-based challenges
- Experiential outdoor learning
Tours can be customised from one-day outings to full 5-day camps, making them ideal for schools in Gauteng looking for enriching, curriculum-based excursions.
Why Choose Happy Acres Holiday Camps?
- Over 80 years of trusted experience
- Safe, structured, and supervised environment
- Beautiful Magaliesberg location
- Wide variety of fun and educational activities
- Ideal for school holidays and school group tours
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Happy Acres Summer Holiday Camps
Transport will be available from JHB Zoo, Ferndale and Cradlestone Mall.
Airport pick-ups and transport can be arranged.
For 6-16 years (older children can be trained to be counsellors)
Rustenberg Rd Magaliesberg
Happy Acres Counsellor Training Course
R1800 (3 nights)
With no formal requirements, anyone with passion and dedication can apply for training, gaining lifelong friendships, memories and a profound sense of personal growth. Join the ranks of camp counsellors and unlock a world of endless possibilities.
- Leadership opportunities
- Ultimate holiday job
- Become a role model
- Incredible fun
- Skills gained
- Unforgettable experiences
For ages 15+
Rustenberg Rd Magaliesberg
Happy Acres Spring Holiday Camps
Transport will be available from JHB Zoo, Ferndale and Cradlestone Mall.
Airport pick-ups and transport can be arranged.
For 6-16 years (older children can be trained to be counsellors)
Rustenberg Rd Magaliesberg
Happy Acres Winter Holiday Camps
Transport will be available from JHB Zoo, Ferndale and Cradlestone Mall.
Airport pick-ups and transport can be arranged.
For 6-16 years (older children can be trained to be counsellors)
Rustenberg Rd Magaliesberg
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