We have come to the end of the year and must say that CCB Education department had an overwhelming year. Closing the year, CCB had Jwaneng Teen Club join in for a fun-packed week at Ghanzi Tiisano Camp from the 28th to 2nd December 2016 with 26 students and 7 facilitators. CCB had a busy but fun schedule ready for the kids. Kick starting the bush camp was a bird walk with Birdlife Botswana’s representative, Mr. Kevin Grant where the students got to learn about the different bird species found around camp. Class room activities included lessons on Ecology by CCB’s Education Coordinator, Mrs. Jane Horgan where students got to learn about the importance of ecology, food chain, habitats and many more as well as lessons on Botswana’s Wildlife by CCB’s new Education Officer, Mr. Goabaone Malepe and students enjoyed the discussions on carnivores found in Botswana. Outdoor activities included the Food Web game and swimming lessons by CCB’s Assistant Management Intern, Ms. Tshegofatso Mmusi. Wrapping up the week was a visit to Tautona Lodge for a game walk where students got to see the lions and a visit to Thakadu Bush Camp where Mr. Dumisani taught the students about vultures before visiting the vulture restaurant. Ending the day was an authentic, adventurous and informative guided bush walk with San people. To walk with these Bushmen and witness their skills as gatherers and trackers firsthand, is a revelation not easily forgotten. These gentle people shared information of their ancient culture and how they used to live and survived in these arid areas. They shared their knowledge of making fire without lighters as well as the fauna and flora of the Kalahari. CCB would like to thank students and facilitators of the Jwaneng Teen Club as they enjoyed hosting them and hope they will spread the word on conservation especially conservation of the continuously decreasing numbers of cheetahs in Botswana.
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