Program Reviews

My daughter did the summer and autumn quest a whole 8 weeks away, they learnt a lot of life skills mentally and physically, it put her in a good space about herself and how to handle people in general. They worked hard and had fun and learnt how to overcome the difficulties they each faced in their own way. She has come back better and stronger than before. Facing your fears in the safety of a group, of wonderful warrior team mates pushing on and pushing through watever stands in your way. Enjoy life and what it has to offer.

The Warriors academy has changed the course of my daughters life. She has grown into an incredibly confident and capable young woman. She knows her own worth, her own mind, and has pushed the boundaries of her strength and courage. There is simply nothing else that can compare to this gap year program. Their motto is “for the adventure of being alive” which says it all. The unique experiences, the deeply invested staff and instructors, and the unstoppable energy of the Warriors is just amazing. Highly highly recommended, especially to more American students. It’s a long way away, but so worth it.

My daughter, Isabel went to the Summer and Autumn Warriors program. We could not imagine the enrichment that Warriors brought to her and also to us as family. For we were astounded by how the program developed skills and experiences and friendships. Walking in the KrugerPark, learning to scuba dive, doing magnificent hikes and cycling an impressive distance. And also the skills of first aid, public speaking, nutrition and team work, while also performing goodwill work for a local charity. Throughout this time the Warriors had the opportunity to reflect, learn and develop life long friendships.

Warriors academy was a great experience were i was able to grow a lot and learn a lot more about myself and the world around me. I was able to do things that were normally just a fantasy. We hiked, cycled (I only cycled twice though), cooked, danced, went horse riding amd best of all was the scuba diving. We were given great instructors for all these activities which made it so much easier even for a city person like myself. The opportunity that the Warriors academy gave me is something that you can’t get anywhere else.

Warriors was definitely an experience I needed. I know now that I came here for a reason. Before Warriors I was unhappy without even knowing it. I came here with low expectations and was so surprised to find that it was perfect for me. There are no words I can strong together to properly describe how emence this journey is. If you feel like it’s not for you it definitely is for you (: From no exercise to suddenly having to do it every morning was an adjustment but so so worth is! I am happy as I am now!

This Gap Year Program is perfect for someone who wants an adventure, eg. cycling, hiking, running and even something as crazy as a diving course in Mozambique. I personally also gained a lot of self confidence and structure on a day to day basis. The hiking that you will do is something to remember for the rest of your life. You also do some cool courses like a self-defense course and also a public speaking course that are both very helpful for the rest of your life. I would really refer this to a student.

I came to Warriors from America nervous to be in a new place and with new people. As soon as I reached base camp all of that changed. The warriors program if filled with the most supportive and kind people you ever met. The facilitators are always there to help and the group is amazing. I recommend warriors to anyone who loves outgoing, adventurous and all around awesome people. The adventures we went on were once in a lifetime, especially getting the opportunity to hike in the Kruger National Park. Come to warriors if you want to change your life!!!

Coming to warriors I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, the program was unlike anything I've done before and I arrived taking everything with a grain of salt.

Throughout my 7 weeks during the quest there were many ups and downs, but I'd say the most meaningful part of warriors for me was its introduction to the concept of self mastery and its promotion of personal growth.

At Warriors they promote the idea that one can do anything once they have themselves in check which I found inspiring.

What an amazing well organized and supportive environment. It was tough for my daughter but pushed her boundaries emotionally and physically! She came out on the other side with way more confidence and enthusiasm for life.

The stories she came home with were ones of pure bliss. A lot of struggles for sure but when she speaks about it the struggles seem to fade and the good memories are the ones she remembered.

The self growth was amazing and introspection on Toltec gave her a new outlook that there are people worse off than her and she is not the only one in life ok with struggles.

Would recommend this strongly for anyone!! Thank you Warriors.

It is the best thing my parents could’ve made me do warriors is such a comforting environment that promotes so much space for growth and self improvement.At warriors you get pushed out of your comfortzone more than you would like but it really plays a key role by doing this I have realised a great deal of self improvement, I left warriors with more knowledge and a strong sense of drive to keep on improving so that I can just keep bettering myself. Warriors has taught me to appreciating myself, the people around me and my environment. Warriors is just one of the best places if you want to achieve growth or personal development and you will just realise that you have so much potential .The people at warriors just make the experience and they truly feel like family. I wouldn’t trade the experiences I’ve had at warriors for anything there is so much adventure, thrill and self improvement that you find in this gap year program I am just grateful that I have the opportunity to do the Autumn Quest and I am soooo excited !!!