Full-time Bridging Programme The bridging year is a full-time, live-in programme in a family (not institutional) context. Our students’ programme runs from 730 until 2130, including free time and study time. Curriculum: Basic Life skills - • Hygiene • First Aid • Education in HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted deceases • Budgeting and handling of finances • Environmental responsibility and trench (vegetable) gardening • Life experiences – restaurant; mountaineering and wildlife; visits to work environments (factories etc) • Basic etiquette Motor skill development - • Dancing classes • Swimming lessons • Craft classes • Musical skills • Voice training for those with special singing abilities • Basic skills development – puzzle building, problem solving, party games, team building at wilderness camps Psychological Development - • Leadership development • Social and cultural integration • Counseling and emotional wellness gardening as well as prayer and friendship-based evangelism • Parenting • Boundaries Career Oriented Development - • Employment Skills • English communication skills • Career testing and counseling • Computer skills • Tutoring in subjects they will be in need of i.e. maths, bookkeeping, etc • Drawing up of CV’s • Communication • Business Ethics • Learner’s Licenses Spiritual Development - • “Thinking God’s thoughts” series • Discipleship and biblical studies • Prayer and worship related subjects • Knowing God • Biblical moral values • Godly character • Sonship School – understanding the Father’s heart • Covenant • Biblical Studies Weekend training for high school students Currently suspended due to a lack of accommodation. Future developments Our vision is to have 150 full-time students at Eagles Rising, as well as to duplicate this model of family-based empowerment for young people.