Ablaze
Developing Confident, Purposeful and Intuitive Leaders
A young adults, year-long leadership and discipleship course that will teach you to love God, have a firm foundation in Jesus Christ, to serve others as God has commanded us and live life to the fullest.
HOW ABLAZE WILL WORK FOR YOU
Over the course of your Ablaze experience you get to call Camp El Olam home. Part of your time at this youth camp and education venue will be dedicated to training to facilitate camp programmes.
By the end of your time with us you will be confident in being a part of the planning and running of specialised camps where your main focus will be sharing the gospel, team-building and training leadership exercises.
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING
- Food preparation, cooking and laundry
- Maintenance and caring for your environment
- Woodwork and building
- Counselling
- Living in community
SKILL TRAINING
- First Aid
- High ropes training
- Water activity, kayaking & water safety
- Positive self image and worth, being a role model
- Running team building activities
- Preparing for and running a devotion
- Bush and animal identification & guided walks
WHAT YOUR YEAR WITH US WILL LOOK LIKE
HOME BASE
First Principles of the Christian Faith
A course in the First Principles of the Christian Faith – The aim is to empower you to live your life for Jesus in obedience to His word.
Read Scripture
Together we will read through the bible in a year
Solitude
Learning to communicate with God
Serving in Church
You will be involved and serve in the local church
Serving Others
Opportunities to be involved in other community projects and at Hope Valley Farm School, also based on the same farm
Running and Training for Camps
You will learn to facilitate programmes at Camp El Olam, this will include the planning and running of camps
Overnight Hike
Enjoy an overnight hike in the Drakensberg.
Courses and Camps
Opportunities to attend different courses and camps at varying Venus throughout the year.
AYM Youth Camp
Get to serve at a camp at Anerley on the Natal South Coast aimed at high school learners.
Celebrate your Year
Spend a week debriefing and reflecting on your highs and wins over your Ablaze year.
OUTSIDE THE CAMP
OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA
Across the Border Mission to Botswana
Taking the gospel to the world. You will benefit by being challenged and stretched, from being in rustic accommodation to having to find ways to bridge the language barrier to share the gospel with others, as well as learning many skills while fund raising for this trip.
OUR ADVENTURES
Stay connected with the Ablaze journey. Follow along on Instagram for moments from the programme, behind-the-scenes highlights, community life, and updates from the experiences that make Ablaze what it is.
IS ABLAZE FOR YOU?
Ablaze is aimed at Christian young people (17-23 years of age),
who have heart for service and love adventure!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO THE COURSE
- Clothes suitable for the outdoors
- Swimming gear
- Gum boots
- Good walking shoes
- Hiking backpack
- Passport
- Toiletries
- Stationery
WHAT DOES IT COST
2027 Fees: R 88000
R 8000 registration fee and R8000 a month for 10 months.
This covers food, laundry, accommodation, electricity and water as well as courses and training, experiences and travel.
ABLAZE ADVENTURES
A year of growth, faith and purpose
Ablaze is more than a gap year. It is a journey designed to help young adults grow in their faith, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and learn what it means to serve others with purpose. From life at Camp El Olam to adventure, training, discipleship, and ministry opportunities, Ablaze is built to shape the way you step into your future.