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The Little Optimist Academy launches its first Train The Trainer Course – 1 July 2023
We were thrilled to pilot our unique Train The Trainer Course this Saturday. Seven eager

Blikkiesdorp Football Club plays a different game – Friday 30 June
The Blikiesdorp Football Club experienced a different game with us today – sailing. They did

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Astra Special School Visit 22 June 2023
The smiling faces of Astra Special School graced us with their presence on Thursday. Thanks

Bonteheuwel Brings us Joy! 27 May 2023
The kids from Bonteheuwel brought us so much joy on Saturday! They brought the inner

Full Day Learn to Sail Course 27 May 2023
We launched our revised Full Day Sailing Programme on Saturday, 27 May. This programme is

Youth from Houtbay United Football Club and Action Volunteers Africa give sailing a try. 23 May 2023
A group of enthusiastic young adults visited The Little Optimist Academy to learn about our

Kings Kids Boxing Club had a blast. 20 May 2023
A group of young boxers joined us at The Little Optimist Academy for a fun filled visit to the aquarium and for sailing. They learnt about Ocean Health from Adrienne and Amir taught them how to tack and gybe. The prize giving is always a highlight with certificates, medals and a small soft toy to commemorate the day!

HIIT Fitness Bunnies
What has become a tradition, HIIT Fitness did an Easter Drive again this year –

Remembering our HERO
RIP Terrance. We met young Terrance Maclaughlin in 2017 when he was just 10 years

Maitland Cottage Easter Hand out
On the 6th of April, The Little Optimist staff visited Maitland Cottage Orthopaedic Childrens Hospital

Oasis Sports club comes to visit, 18 March.
A netball team from Oasis brought their A-game to The Little Optimist Academy. It turns

Heideveld Teens come to sail. 28 March
A group of teenagers from Heideveld finally had the chance to visit the academy with

Impact and what it is
The word IMPACT is used a lot. BUT what is IMPACT? and how can you impact

Paying it forward
In 2021 we raised funds and helped Onwaba to have her legs straightened. Now that

Kids learn to sail
Kids LEARN TO SAILThese Easter HolidaysIt’s safe, it’s fun and it’s for charityKids 5 to

4 March 2023 Blikkiesdorp Football Club returns to sail
Blikkiesdorp Football Club visited us at the Waterfront for the Ocean Race on the 18th of

Birthday Party 4 March 2023
Birthday parties at The Little Optimist are for both the young and old! Here is

Onwaba’s final checkup
In late 2021 little Onwaba, from Umtata, underwent a dual leg straightening operation. This brave

Generation Schools Visit 23 – 26 January
The 9-12 Phase from Generation Schools Imhoff had a blast at our academy. “The best outing

Llandudno Primary Outing 9 & 13 February
The grade 6 and 7’s from Llandudno Primary learnt all about sailing and ocean health.

Birthday Splash
We had a Birthday “Splash” this Saturday. Book a birthday party with us for a

