The ABC Team

Director

Huenu Solsona (pronounced Whe-noo) has been involved in sports since the age of 3 when she joined the local snow ski school in her birth town of Esquel in the Patagonia of Argentina. By the tender age of 10, she took home the title of National Snow Ski Champion and continued to ski and snowboard for the rest of her life. Her family emigrated to South Africa in 1990 and she was soon South African Snow Ski Champion (there is snow somewhere in this country!), Northern Transvaal Volleyball Captain and Western Province Volleyball member. Her sports involvements were quite varied… from volleyball, gymnastics, softball, hockey and tennis to rock-climbing, bungy jumping and sky-diving! Huenu lived in Canada where she got her qualifications through NESTA as a Personal Trainer, Core Conditioning Specialist and Fitness Boot Camp Instructor. She brought the fitness boot camp concept to South Africa when she returned to Cape Town in 2005. For Huenu, “living each day like it was your last” is a motto she has always strived to live by. She believes in making each day count and putting your plans into action… today! Her true concern for the mental and physical wellbeing of others are what drive her actions and goals for ABC.

Financial Manager

Susan Racz knows how to get the job done and describes herself as easy going but at times serious and to the point, which makes her the perfect Financial Manager. Born in Suffolk, England she’s more South African now having lived here since the age of four. Numbers and mastering cryptic mathematical puzzles is what drives her to be the best in her field. Growing up Susan loved to play tennis and piano, reading Dean R Koontz books and roller-skating. Her keen interest in healthy living is what brought her to ABC as well as the fact that it’s a place to exercise with other like-minded women. She has one daughter and loves to spend time with her family. When she manages to get some alone time, she enjoys walking, reading, scrapping, painting, and socialising with friends. As a keen traveler she hopes to spend time with her father and daughter in England, Hungary and Denmark in the not so distant future. As a motto she lives by remembering tomorrow is a new day and anything can be fixed so don’t stress. Make the best of every day, eat a combination of all the food groups, exercise even when you don’t feel like it and have a good sleep pattern. Love, laugh, cry and together you have the mixture of a great life. Surround yourself with great, kind, intellectual people that are driven and passionate about life.

Bookkeeper

Unathi Kapa has a BA degree in Industrial Psychology and Political Studies and a post-graduate diploma in Enterprise Management and began her career at a global procurement organisation. Her passion for personal growth and holistic well-being, which includes physical wellness, is what brought her to ABC. Unathi strives to give her personal best in whatever endeavour she undertakes and will always do so with a smile on her face. She believes that challenges are an integral part of our journey to encourage us to grow and develop throughout our lives. Something you might have never guessed about her is that she absolutely loves to sing and she enjoys listening to music even more so. Unathi is also a huge cricket fanatic and relishes watching a good old test match on a Sunday at home. She lives her life by the saying "You have one life, live it as such!"

The Admin Team

If you need to know anything about your registration these are the ladies who will assist you. You can be sure you are in good hands! Without them running things behind the scenes, ABC wouldn’t be as wonderfully organised as it is.

Cape Town Camp Manager & Admin Manager

Jackie Alexander is ABC's best-kept secret! There is nothing Jackie doesn’t know about ABC. Not only is she always smiling but she is quick to sort out any campers queries. Jackie fell in love with the Adventure Boot Camp concept immediately when joining as a boot camper herself at the WP Cricket Club in November 2006. At the time, Jackie was a stay-at-home mom and it was her love for the outdoors that inspired her to take up the position at ABC. Far from her previous career in the insurance industry that spanned 12 years, Jackie’s kind and loving nature and great sense of humor is what makes working with her such a great pleasure. Her role includes taking care of all the administrative tasks related to ABC’s Cape Town camps including registrations, web enquiries and phone calls.

Gauteng Camp Manager

Faith Meyer describes herself as a creative ball of laughter that was catapulted from the sky and is convinced that she's meant to lead a life that is far from normal. Aiming to share joy wherever she goes, she has travelled to places like London, Zambia and Lesotho but she has lived in Cape Town for most of her life. Her interest in all things ‘adventure’ goes as far back as 2007, where she attended a one year adventure course in Port Alfred, exploring leadership, outdoor sports and biblical studies. In 2010 she managed and facilitated over 100 camps in Durban and performed all outdoor activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, hiking, rafting and more. Her journey has brought her to Adventure Boot Camp as she loves the outdoor life and remaining active! Never one for academics, Faith is drawn more to the creative and practical process of doing things rather than sitting with books. However, she has developed a keen interest in Graphic Design. She is inspired by originality, authenticity and anything out of the ordinary. What she loves about ABC is that the importance of life and health is shared within ABC and she feels this will contribute to her adventure on this planet.

Gauteng Camp Manager

Debbie Jacobs is a single mother to a beautiful daughter and resides in Woodstock in Cape Town. She is friendly, a little shy but can sometimes be very outgoing. Her mother inspires her in everything she does and she considers her to be the most talented and giving woman she has ever known. Working at ABC is something she loves because of the positive impact it has on women both physically and mentally and the role she plays in helping to change their lives. When Debbie is not at work she loves to read, watch movies and eat dinner with her friends and family. Rudeness really get her blood boiling and the way she handles stress is by always keeping in mind that bad things never last forever and that it’s good to try and forget about it quickly to avoid any long term physical and emotional effects. One thing most people wouldn’t know about her is that she is addicted to beauty products. Advice she gives to campers when they ask about losing weight and getting fit is to do it for you and not for anyone else – it’s the only way! Her secret to living a healthy and happy lifestyle is to treat your body with respect as it’s the only one you have. 

National Camp Manager (excluding Gauteng)

Jade Levendal is a strong, independent people’s person. She is innovative, enthusiastic, talkative and hard working. Her inspiration is her mother, whom she says is the light of her life and she absolutely loves latin and ballroom dancing, as well as swimming. When not at work she treasures the time she spends with her husband and her son, Mason. Jade sees coming to Adventure Boot Camp as a welcome challenge and a chance to grow as a person and learn new things. She believes that once you put your mind to something, there’s nothing to stop you from achieving your dreams. Her secret to living a happy lifestyle is to do everything with a healthy mind and emphasize a good amount of self control - it is this thinking that makes her an asset to ABC, along with her quiet, productive way in which she deals with stress. Already qualified in Public Relations, Small Business management and entrepreneurship, Jade did not stop there and began her Business Management and Administration Diploma in July 2011.

The Marketing Team

Marketing Manager

Danica Bloomberg (pronounced Da-Knee-Ca) joined the ABC family in the middle of 2009 and yes, she is also an avid boot camper herself. Danica is our marketing manager and comes highly recommended after working as an account and project manager in the world of advertising. Joining ABC was like joining a really big family and has inspired her to change the way she thinks about exercise. She is very excited about promoting the brand and is constantly thinking of clever ways to reach women all over South Africa every single day. Her CV is filled with other exciting endeavours including running her own events company, working at an art gallery and doing photography part-time. Besides spending her days strategising for Adventure Boot Camp, she thrives on learning new skills and growing her knowledge, living her life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity. She is passionate about all things creative and loves travelling, having lived in over six countries.

Events & Projects Co-ordinator

Donna Davids joined ABC in September 2009 as Events & Projects Co-ordinator. She considers herself a ‘supermom’ having two children under the age of four and having worked full time within the advertising and marketing arena at the same time. Donna enjoys all forms of the arts, particularly musical theatre and has also been involved in youth community work for the past seven years, striving to better the world one person at time. It’s this passion that inspired her to apply for the position at ABC. In her role as events and project manager, Donna is now able to provide a platform to help women all over South Africa rediscover their purpose, to let each be their own director and leading actor, and as they undertake the Adventure Boot Camp challenge, they will say: ‘curtain please, for my first performance in the adventure of everyday life’. Donna believes the word ‘Adventure’ implies a wild and exciting undertaking, taking risks in the hope of a favourable outcome. With Christ as her source and her husband her rock, we welcome Donna to the ABC family.

Franchise Co-ordinator

Amelia Olivier is a delight to have in the office and it’s her passion for helping women better their appearance, health and overall wellbeing that keeps her inspired to continue the great work that she does every day. She deals with ABC's franchisees on a daily basis and ensures that all their needs are met  promptly and efficiently. She studied Small Business Management at Boland College and Cosmetology at the Isa Carsten’s Health and Skin Care Institute. Amelia gained much experience in exercise science and beauty knowledge while working at the Spa at the Cape Grace Hotel and during her two years in the UK. On her return to South Africa she opened a mobile Health and Skin Care Clinic, working with a wide variety of clientele in the Cape Winelands. This is what she was doing for the four years before a work-related wrist injury left her looking for other ways to inspire women to live a life of health and happiness. She loves to be around people and in her spare time, taking part in mostly outdoor activities like hiking and sailing or the odd game of tennis. She also enjoys sketching and pottery.

Online Co-ordinator

Laura Hall joined ABC in October 2009, making her the second youngest member of the ABC family. Telling from the big smile she has on her face every day at work, we know she is very happy to be here! For Laura, the best part of belonging to the ABC family is knowing she is a part of an organisation that is instrumental in improving the lives of so many women, bringing about many positive mental and physical changes. Laura is a single mother, which she believes has given her the edge to face life’s challenges head on. Some of her biggest life lessons have been learnt parenting her son. As a single mom, you need to be super organised and meticulous and always have a positive attitude no matter what. These are skills Laura applies at ABC along with her excellent work ethic. Outside of working hours, Laura loves to write, read and hang out with her family.

Office Administrator

Elroy Louw is a well organised, efficient go-getter who joined the ABC team at the end of 2011. Ensuring that things are done when they need to be and having good time management skills makes him a pleasure to have in the office. He handles errands, organises the office, sorts promotional items and ensures campers get their surprise goodies every month. In short, he imakes sure everything runs smoothly! In his spare time, Elroy loves to spend time on his passion, photography, as well as play soccer and catch some waves. His main inspiration is his parents, whom he says are beautiful people that enjoy the simple things in life.

Public Relations Consultant

Gwen Villet joined ABC in April 2009. Her role as Public Relations Consultant is to see that all Adventure Boot Camp’s fantastic marketing initiatives are recognised by the media to help further expose the ABC brand. She has an extensive background in both agency and corporate PR with her most recent position as PR Executive of Men’s Health, Shape, Fit Pregnancy and Best Life magazines. As soon as Gwen left school, nothing could hold her back from the big wide world. She spent a year working in Holland as an au-pair and travelled extensively across Europe throughout her stay before returning to South Africa to apply for her second international job which sent her to Vancouver, Canada. Here she joined a cruise liner and sailed for eight months between Alaska and the Caribbean. After achieving her degree in English at Unisa, she continued her travels, spending six months sailing on yachts in the Mediterranean. Now with her feet planted firmly in Cape Town soil, married to the man of her dreams, Gwen finds inspiration in surfing, mountain biking, trail running, writing and camping.

Office Assistant

Thandi Bikitshe is a Godsend and is always there when we need her. She works part time at ABC helping with various tasks that are needed around the office but really lifts our load when we’re getting ready for a new camp to start and assists us with goodie bags, promo items, errands, stapling, etc. Thandi has been with ABC for many years and we have yet to see her in a bad mood. She is friendly and always helpful and we simply love having her around.