Global Travel Holdings

Summer Camp – Dakar, Senegal

Culture • Language • Music • Ocean Discovery

A vibrant West African adventure by the Atlantic coast!

Experience Senegal’s warmth, creativity, and rhythm in this unforgettable two-week program. Students will explore Francophone culture, music and dance, marine life, and global citizenship in one of Africa’s most artistic capitals — Dakar.

Sample Itinerary – 2 Weeks in Dakar

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome

  • Meet-and-greet and cultural orientation.
  • Welcome drumming circle at sunset by the ocean.
  • Campfire by the beach.

Day 2 – Discover Dakar

  • City tour: African Renaissance Monument, IFAN Museum, and bustling Sandaga Market.
  • Evening: French language immersion games.

Day 3 – Island Adventure

  • Full-day excursion to Gorée Island – UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Learn about history, art, and resilience.
  • Evening: Reflection session under the stars.

Day 4 – Music, Rhythm & Dance

  • African percussion workshop with local musicians.
  • Learn Sabar and contemporary West African dance.
  • Evening: Talent night.

Day 5 – Ocean & Sustainability

  • Visit Dakar Marine Institute – marine ecosystems and coastal conservation.
  • Afternoon: Beach cleanup and surfing or paddleboarding.
  • Evening: Movie night.

Day 6 – Art & Language

  • Visit to Village des Arts – meet painters and sculptors.
  • French language workshop focused on creative expression.
  • Evening: Senegalese cuisine tasting.

Day 7 – Cultural Immersion

  • Community project with local youth on environment or education.
  • Learn teamwork and empathy through service.
  • Evening: Camp social night.

Week 2 Highlights

  • Day Trip to Lac Rose (Pink Lake) – dune adventure and camel rides.
  • Drumming & Performance Showcase.
  • STEAM & Entrepreneurship Challenge – “Solutions for Our Coast.”
  • Farewell celebration & awards night.

Program Highlights               

  • Beachfront learning environment
  • French and English bilingual program
  • Music, arts, and dance immersion
  • Environmental awareness and marine discovery
  • Ideal for ages 12–17

Experience Senegal — Where Culture Meets the Sea

Let the rhythm of West Africa move you — through friendship, creativity, and discovery.

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