Where We'll Be

Cape Coast

Cape Coast is the capital city of the Central Region. This is the home of the Fanti people. Castles and forts dot the landscape, some of which are still in use today. Cape Coast has many miles of beautiful beaches, and the largest virgin rain forest in the country. It has rare primates and the famous "Canopy Walk" at miles and miles of beautiful beaches the top of the trees, making it one of Ghana's major tourist destinations It is the region's major center for commerce, education, and cultural activities. Cape Coast has one university and about a dozen secondary schools. Secondary schools are the equivalent of prep schools in America

St. Augustine's College

St Augustine's College is one of the nations prestigious academic institutions located on the outskirts of Cape Coast, next to the university. Perched on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it is literally100 meters from the ocean. The school was founded in 1930 initially to train teachers. It is now a senior secondary school. There are about 1500 boys, aged between 12 and 19 years. It has 60 full-time and 6 part-time teachers along with about 80 non-teaching staff. The headmaster and his two assistants have direct oversight of the school's administration. Augusco, as it is popularly known, is very active in regional and national sports championships and competitions in the following areas : Football, Track and Field, Hockey, Table Tennis, and Basketball. St. Augustine's produces soccer players for Ghana's youth national team, U-17 world cup team, and Olympic football teams. Two players from St. Augustines are currently on the senior national team. This wonderful institution with it's ideal location will serve as host to the program. Participants will stay in the college's residence halls and use their athletic and dining facilities.