Child Life Pre-Internship / Practicum in Cape Town
Applications are now open for our award-winning Child Life Pre-Internship / Practicum in Cape Town!
The 4-week practicum experience is open to Child Life students as well as to those interested in the field and is led by experienced Certified Child Life Specialists.
Upcoming Cape Town program dates:
2025:
Session 5: Aug 17 to Sep 13, 2025
2026:
Session 1: Jan 11 to Feb 7, 2026
Session 2: May 24 to June 20, 2026
Session 3: June 21 to Jul 18, 2026
Session 4: Jul 19 to Aug 15, 2026
Session 5: Aug 16 to Sep 12, 2026
The Cape Town practicum is designed to meet the Association of Child Life Professionals’ standards. While practicums are not required for becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist, the ACLP encourages students to pursue pre-internship experiences in order to be better prepared and more competitive when applying for Child Life internships.
• Award-winning 4-week Child Life Pre-Internship / Practicum Experience in Cape Town, South Africa
• Program aligns with the ACLP’s recommendations for pre-internship experiences
• Supervision provided by experienced Certified Child Life Specialists
• Onsite workshops focusing on clinical application of developmental theory, cultural humility, and internship preparation, including review of the new ACLP common application process and KSA’s
• Multiple start dates to fit students’ schedules
• Pre-trip planning and orientation, on-site training, secure housing, 24/7 on-the-ground support
• Local events, including tours to Cape Point, wine tasting at local vineyards, and an optional overnight safari!
• 15+ years experience with international Child Life programs
During the program, through experiential learning and observation, students will increase their knowledge of basic child life skills related to play, developmental assessment, and integration of child life theory into interventions with children and families.
The $4,490 program fee covers training, secure housing, 24/7 on-the-ground support, and some local events with the Connect-123 Cape Town team. We also offer an optional overnight safari experience, where you can see Africa’s big five!
To learn more, check out our brief child life practicum video here.
For more information or to apply, please contact us today!
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Read Cape Town Child Life Pre-Internship / Practicum Reviews | View all reviews
Daniel M
This pre-internship was like no other and I would definitely recommend this experience for anyone in the Child Life field. I had a great time learning under the supervision of my preceptor at two different hospitals in the Western Cape.
Elizabeth K
Choosing to complete my Child Life Practicum in Cape Town was by far the best decision I could have made. The practicum is a play-based learning experience and gave me real hands-on opportunities to work with children in the hospital environment.
