Farafina 2025
Schedule
Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am to Mon, 21 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Glenrock Scout Camp | Newcastle, NS
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Easter Long Weekend - African Drum and Dance Retreat with Mohamed and Sibo Bangoura 4 Days of rhythm, dance and song in a tranquil beach side setting. Farafina brings the very best of drum and dance tuition, delicious healthy food by SIDLICIOUS Catering, laughter and fun. Dorm or camping facilities available. Family friendly.
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DAILY PROGRAM :
FRI 18 April – MON 21 April 2025
Fri, Sat, Sun timetable
9.00am – 10.30am : DRUM CLASS
11.00am – 12.30pm : DANCE CLASS
2.00pm – 3.30pm : DRUM CLASS
3.30pm – 5.00pm : DANCE CLASS
5.15pm – 6.15pm : DOUN DOUN – DANCE CLASS
Mon timetable :
9.00am – 10.30am DRUM
10.30 – 12pm DANCE
12.00pm - 1.00pm SHOWCASE
Lunch + Course Finish
CATERING:
Farafina is a fully catered retreat with delicious vegetarian meals by Sidliscious Catering. Sid has catered for the retreat for close to 20 years and his delicious, healthy food is always appreciated by students. Catering each day includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning + Afternoon tea (except Monday when Lunch is the final meal served).
ACCOMMODATION:
Students can choose either camping or simple shared dorm accommodation. Please note, the fee to camp or stay in a dorm is the same and included in the package prices. Smaller dorms (3 bunks sleeping 6 people) are reserved first for families but please let us know if you’d like to stay with a friend group in a dorm and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
BOOKINGS / ENQUIRIES :
Rachel – [email protected] / 0406 881 844
PACKAGE PRICES
*packages include tuition, accommodation (dorm or camp) and catering.
EARLYBIRD (due Sunday 16 March 2025)
*** To take advantage of Earlybird prices, payment must be paid in full by the due date (Sunday 16 March 2025)***
4 DAYS Drum OR Dance tuition : $700.00
4 DAYS Drum AND Dance tuition : $850.00
FULL PRICE (outside of Earlybird prices)
4 DAYS Drum OR Dance tuition : $800.00
4 DAYS Drum AND Dance tuition : $950.00
1 DAY RATE : $220 includes 2 x drum OR dance class tuition, lunch, dinner, morning + afternoon tea, 1 x night accomodation.
DOUN DOUN DANCE CLASSES : additional $75 for 3 classes
DRUM HIRE : $10 per day (Djembe or Doun Doun)
*Stay Thursday night – additional $30 (accom only)
**family prices available on request
All bookings require a $150 non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Full fees must be paid within 48hrs of the retreat start date if EFT transaction or in cash at registration at the camp.
St George Bank
Name : Mohamed Cherif Bangoura
BSB : 112 879
ACC : 433102643
*Please be sure to reference your EFT payment with your name & send a copy of the receipt to: [email protected]
**All deposits are non-refundable.
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Where is it happening?
Glenrock Scout Camp, Scout Camp Road,Whitebridge, New South Wales, Australia, NewcastleEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
