Paint, dance, grow: Xtream Creative Camp gears up for December magic
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The Xtream Creative Camp is set to return this December with a vibrant four-day retreat from 17 to 21 December at the Jessica Guest House in Ruacana, 40 km from Outapi.
Tailored for young adults aged 18 to 35, the camp marks the fourth major edition under the Xtream Camps brand – a youth-focused initiative founded and led by creative entrepreneur Jessica Amoonga.
Amoonga describes the camp as a colourful, inspiring space where emerging creatives can explore their talents freely.
"Across the event, participants will dive into a range of interactive sessions designed to ignite creativity, foster self-expression and encourage collaboration."
She says the retreat offers a unique environment for like-minded individuals to connect, experiment and grow both artistically and personally.
Holistic art
Hosted in partnership with Jessica Guest House, the scenic venue provides a relaxed backdrop ideal for creative exploration.
Attendees can expect to engage in diverse creative activities – from painting and music to dance and leadership workshops – all aimed at unlocking new talents and building confidence.
Amoonga, who has hosted all previous editions at the same venue, said the camp continues to grow organically without external sponsorship.
"We have never had a collaboration with any organisation or sponsorship," she explained.
“The only time we ever had something like that was during the first summer camp a few years ago, and that was TopScore coming through with instant porridge. Otherwise, we’ve been running purely as Xtream Camps from Xtream Content House."
Past editions include the Xtream Summer Camp, Xtream Dance Camp and Xtream Film Camp held in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively.
With a focus on nurturing creativity and community, the Xtream Creative Camp offers a refreshing way for young creatives to close out the year on an inspiring note.
Sign up and go
For more details, interested individuals are encouraged to reach out via the organisers’ social media channels.
Transport logistics for participants remain similar to previous years. While many campers travel from Windhoek and other towns, Xtream Camps does not offer direct pick-ups from the capital.
“There is no pickup point in Windhoek," Amoonga said. “Participants either come up by Intercape or Oasis, and then we pick them up from Oshakati or Ondangwa. Our bus moves from Ondangwa all the way to the guest house and collects people along the route.”
For the Creative Camp, Amoonga said around 63 people have signed up so far, but only 50 qualify because some are underage or did not follow up. She added that the ideal target for this year is around 50 participants, although the team is prepared to accommodate more.
“I’m hoping for about 50. A hundred is possible – nothing is too many for me – but realistically 50 is a good number.”
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Tailored for young adults aged 18 to 35, the camp marks the fourth major edition under the Xtream Camps brand – a youth-focused initiative founded and led by creative entrepreneur Jessica Amoonga.
Amoonga describes the camp as a colourful, inspiring space where emerging creatives can explore their talents freely.
"Across the event, participants will dive into a range of interactive sessions designed to ignite creativity, foster self-expression and encourage collaboration."
She says the retreat offers a unique environment for like-minded individuals to connect, experiment and grow both artistically and personally.
Holistic art
Hosted in partnership with Jessica Guest House, the scenic venue provides a relaxed backdrop ideal for creative exploration.
Attendees can expect to engage in diverse creative activities – from painting and music to dance and leadership workshops – all aimed at unlocking new talents and building confidence.
Amoonga, who has hosted all previous editions at the same venue, said the camp continues to grow organically without external sponsorship.
"We have never had a collaboration with any organisation or sponsorship," she explained.
“The only time we ever had something like that was during the first summer camp a few years ago, and that was TopScore coming through with instant porridge. Otherwise, we’ve been running purely as Xtream Camps from Xtream Content House."
Past editions include the Xtream Summer Camp, Xtream Dance Camp and Xtream Film Camp held in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively.
With a focus on nurturing creativity and community, the Xtream Creative Camp offers a refreshing way for young creatives to close out the year on an inspiring note.
Sign up and go
For more details, interested individuals are encouraged to reach out via the organisers’ social media channels.
Transport logistics for participants remain similar to previous years. While many campers travel from Windhoek and other towns, Xtream Camps does not offer direct pick-ups from the capital.
“There is no pickup point in Windhoek," Amoonga said. “Participants either come up by Intercape or Oasis, and then we pick them up from Oshakati or Ondangwa. Our bus moves from Ondangwa all the way to the guest house and collects people along the route.”
For the Creative Camp, Amoonga said around 63 people have signed up so far, but only 50 qualify because some are underage or did not follow up. She added that the ideal target for this year is around 50 participants, although the team is prepared to accommodate more.
“I’m hoping for about 50. A hundred is possible – nothing is too many for me – but realistically 50 is a good number.”
[email protected]
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