The Rites of Passage Experience (ROPES) program helps learners, especially those in Grade 9, prepare to navigate the challenges of life as they transition from childhood to adulthood. The program is designed to guide them through this important stage of life based on biblical principles.
Students learn about the responsibilities entrusted to them and what is expected of them as they transition to senior school. The program encourages them to put aside childish ways and begin embracing maturity, responsibility, and godly character.
The year-long curriculum covers various topics and essential life skills taught by their teachers. Later in the year, participants attend a one-week camp, where they put into practice many of the life skills and lessons they have learned throughout the program.
During the camp, girls are guided on how to conduct themselves, understand their responsibilities, and prepare for the challenges ahead. Boys are taught how to handle life's challenges, understand their responsibilities, and embrace their roles in society. Participants also engage in prayer and fasting as they seek to grow spiritually and strengthen their relationship with God.
Program Cost
The total cost of the ROPES program is $12,572 distributed as follows:
- Leadership Program – $4,000
- Training Manuals – $750
- Primary School Graduates' Training and Coordinators' Training – $2,500
- Camping Expenses – $5,322 inclusive of tents
Our Growing Need for Tents
This year, we are planning to take 58 students and 11 counsellors to camp—the highest number of participants we have ever had.
With the increase in the number of children attending the camp, we need to increase the number of tents from our current 29 tents to 40 tents. This means we need 11 additional tents to comfortably accommodate all the participants and ensure that the camping experience is safe, organized, and conducive to learning.
The cost of one tent is $110, and we need a total of 11 additional tents, bringing the total cost to approximately $1,210.
We are therefore seeking support to help us acquire the additional tents needed for this year's ROPES camp. Your contribution will help provide a safe and suitable environment where these young people can learn, grow, reflect, and prepare for the next stage of their lives.
Help us provide a tent. Help us create a safe space for growth, learning, and transformation.
