Leadership Academy

LIFE, LEADERSHIP & ADVENTURE.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?

"The ultimate measure of man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Dr Martin Luther King

At LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, we are all about living life, unlocking leadership and conquering outdoor adventure together. You want to see extraordinary things happen in and through your life. To do this, you need to acquire the leadership skills that will transform your vision into reality. We will help you develop your character and competence; your creativity and your courage. Take effective action now and develop your full leadership capacity.

CURRICULUM

At LEADERSHIP ACADEMY you will engage in functionally specific training that moves far beyond classroom theory in order to present you with strategic opportunities for breakthrough in every area of your life and leadership.

Course Components:

Component 1: VGY Core

Component 2: Character of a Leader – Leading yourself

Component 3: Collaboration – Team Dynamics

Component 4: Cutting Edge – Leadership Trends

 

COMPONENT 1: VGY Core

All of the various VGY specific schools participate in our VGY Core Curriculum which lays a sure Biblical foundation.  Core activities  exposes the students to life changing learning experiences.   Read more about VGY Core under: ALL SCHOOLS – VGY CORE.

COMPONENT 2: Character – of a Leader

  • The Character of a Leader
  • Vision and Goals
  • Courageous Leadership
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Servant-hood
  • Passion
  • Communication

COMPONENT 3: Collaboration – Team Dynamics

  • Team Leadership Dynamics
  • Effective Communication and Public Speaking
  • Personality Profiling
  • Management and Planning
  • Developing the Leader Within You

COMPONENT 4: Cutting Edge – Leadership Trends

  • Leading in the Kingdom
  • Kingdom Government
  • Worldviews
  • Leadership Trends

NB: The above curriculum may be subject to minor adjustments.

ACTIVITIES

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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is an Adventure to Experience! Throughout the duration of the course you will apply learned leadership principles and training in the outdoors by taking part in the following adventure experiences:

  • Canyoning
  • Abseiling
  • Archery
  • Scuba Diving
  • Hiking
  • Paintball
  • Obstacle course
  • High Ropes Course
  • Mountain biking
  • Wilderness survival 

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY also undertakes a Mission Expedition to Zambia; Malawi or Lesotho to serve in various ministries and churches and reach the broken, the hurting and the dying.


Extra Adventure (Additional Cost)

orient  20For those of you who still crave more adventure, you are welcome to join the following activities presented by Untouched Adventures (an adventure company in partnership with VGY):

  • Orange River paddle, Namibia – 8 day tour
  • Open Water One Scuba Dive Course (allow students to dive up to 18m)
  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Sky Diving
  • Sand boarding
  • Horse riding
  • Caving
  • BLS First Aid Qualification
  • Abseiling qualification
  • Kilimanjaro Climb, Tanzania
  • Game Park Safari
  • World's Highest Bungee
  • Surfing basics

NOTE: The above activities are subject to minor adjustments.

WHY DO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY empowers you to establish a clear vision for life, inspire change in your sphere of influence and maintain a sure biblical foundation in a world of radical instability.

Ultimately it is your character that will qualify your leadership. At LEADERSHIP ACADEMY we will help you develop your character and your competence, your creativity and your courage.

Programs and lectures do not shape great leaders: exposure, experience and evaluation do.

We create an ideal environment where you will:

  • have exposure to top leadership material; 
  • gain hands-on leadership experience outside of the classroom;
  • receive 360 degree feedback and evaluation

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is an opportunity for you to experience real transformation in every area of your life and leadership.

WHERE IS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?

The LEADERSHIP ACADEMY student house is situated in Wavecrest overlooking the whole of Jeffrey's Bay and the Gamtoos Valley. Throughout the duration of the year students will share a room with a minimum of 2 other people. Each room has access to a bathroom.

The house is close to the Beach, Fountains Mall (with local Cinema), ATM's and Coffee shops.

This makes for an ideal environment for our students to live in and enjoy. 

The LA House is fully furnished and also features:

  • Internet access / Wi-Fi
  • Flat Screen HD TV
  • Garden
  • Family Living Room
  • Pool table

Guided by House Parents and VGY Graduates, they master the management of life's practicalities and hone their leadership skills through relationships.