Outdoor Adventure Programmes
School holiday camps
Snow Adventure Camps
Hit the Mt Ruapehu slopes these school holidays with Youthtown’s ever popular Snow Adventure camps! Whether you’re a pro in the snow or have never set foot in it, these awesome camps are sure to make your winter holidays even cooler.
Led by a team of trained outdoor instructors, including ex-Olympic skier Ben Nanasca, each camp is equipped to ensure each participant experiences skiing and snow boarding in a fun and safe environment.
These camps are always action-packed!! Activities such as mountain biking, caving, rock climbing and visits to the hot pools are all on offer if Mt Ruapehu’s ski field is ever closed.
Camps operate in two age groups (seven – 12-years and 13 – 17-years) with limited places in each. Places go fast so book early!
THE LOW DOWN
| WHEN |
Sept 27th -Oct 1st - 7-12yrs Oct 4th - Oct 8th - 13-18yrs |
| LEVELS | Beginner – advanced |
| VENUE | Mt Ruapehu - Whakapapa and Turoa |
| COST: |
$520 (includes accommodation, transport, ski boots & poles, snowboard & boots, lift passes, ski & snowboarding instruction and food). |
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| CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW |
Camp scholarships are available for all camps. For more info on scholarships click here
Fun in the Sun Camps
There's no room for boredom in Whananaki, Northland! Surrounded by stunning beaches, these five day camps are ideal for water sport activities.
Led by NZOIA and specially trained outdoor instructors, campers can take full advantage of the sun, sand & surf with blo-karting, windsurfing, boogie boarding, horse riding, sailing, kayaking, caving, fishing, knee boarding and sea biscuiting all on offer!
What better way to enjoy all that our kiwi summer has to offer?
Youthtown is thrilled that our 'Give Them Fun in the Sun' funding initiative has provided six of the 19 campers with full scholarships to attend. A big thank you to all those who donated in 2009 - you really will make this a summer those campers will never forget!
Camp scholarships are available for all camps. For more info on scholarships click here
For more information on these camps and dates contact:
Fiona Ryder
Camp Co-Ordinator
(09) 379 5430 ext: 828
fiona@youthtown.org.nz
Outdoor adventure programmes
Snow club - ENROLLING NOW FOR TERM 3
Youthtown's Snow Club is a dedicated ski and snowboard club for kids of all abilities. Continue the passion, make friends, fine tune your existing skills or learn something new. Whether you've never seen snow before or you're already ripping it up and want to perfect your boardslide, the Youthtown Snow Club is for you.
THE LOW DOWN:
| When: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 3.45 - 7.30pm |
| Age: | 7 - 17 years old |
| Level: | Beginner - Freestyle |
| Venue: | Snowplanet in Silverdale (NZ’s only indoor ski slope) |
| Cost: | Approx $295 |
CLICK HERE TO ENROL NOW |
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SNOW CLUB TERM 3 |
Victoria Ave Adventure Club - RETURNING TERM 4 2010
Youthtown Outdoors are coming to Victoria Avenue School to run an after school adventure club for their year 4, 5 and 6’s. This awesome club will include activities such as archery, camp craft, bush craft and orienteering. All done with a ‘games for understanding’ focus.
Activities are run through cooperative and competitive games in a fun and supportive environment. Young boys and girls will gain the confidence and sense of adventure that may inspire future expeditions with family and maybe even (when older of course!) on their own.
This club is a perfect chance to find out if your child will fall in love with the Great Outdoors and continue to lead a healthy and active life.
THE LOW DOWN:
| When: |
Returning Term 4 2010 |
| Time: | 3.15-4.15 (after school) |
| Age: |
Year 4-6 (age 7-12) |
| Where: | On the School Grounds |
| Cost | $100.00 |
Water Sports Club - RETURNING TERM 4 2010!
Attention all water babies! Youthtown now offers a dedicated Water Sports Club. If you would really like to get a handle on sailing or paddling then the Youthtown Water Sports Club is for you!
Learn the skills required to make the most of water sports in a fun and safe environment.
THE LOW DOWN:
New Adventures Club - RETURNING TERM 4 2010!
The New Adventures Club is the perfect way for your child to gear up and have a go!
The club provides a fantastic environment for children to get a taste of adventure activities such as archery, raftbuilding, blo-karting and kayaking. Youthtown’s professionally trained and experienced staff will facilitate your child to ensure they have a safe and fun time.
THE LOW DOWN:
| When | Returning Term 4 2010 |
| Time | 4.00pm - 7.00pm (subject to activity) |
| Age | 7 - 12 years old |
| Venue: | Various / Orakei Basin |
| Cost: | $215 |
| Max Places: | 18 |
Climbing Adventure Club - Returning in 2011
Indoor climbing, abseiling and bush adventure skills
Youthtown’s dedicated Climbing Club is a top environment to build confidence, development 
responsibility and reach new heights!
If your child has a keen interest in the outdoors, loves a challenge and would like to gear up for some amazing adventures then Youthtown's Climbing Club is right for them!
Tom Kearney, (TK) is one of our most highly qualified & experienced senior instructors. TK is an NZOIA Rock 1 instructor (which means your children are in very safe hands). He recently ran a very successful adventure club with Victoria Ave School and has decided to integrate some of those activities into our Climbing & Adventure Club. As an avid climber himself, TK recognises the value of general adventure skills such as navigation, bush survival and outdoor living. This means our climbing club members now have the chance to learn how to cope in the outdoors and will experience more fun in a safe and conducive environment.
| Session 1 | Team Building, Basic Safety and Belay Skills @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 2 | Development of Climbing and Belay Skills @ ClimbingWall |
| Session 3 | Abseil - indoor abseil @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 4 | Development of Climbing and Belay Skills @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 5 | Night Orienteering @ Motu Moana |
| Session 6 | Review of Climbing and Belay Skills @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 7 | Abseil - Outdoor @ Motu Moana |
| Session 8 | Outdoor Cooking @ Motu Moana |
THE LOW DOWN:
| When: | Term 2, Tuesdays |
| Time: | 4.00pm - 7.00pm |
| Age: | 10 - 17 years old |
| Level: | Beginner - Intermediate |
| Venue: | Various Indoor Climbing Walls (BLC, Extreme Edge) and Motu Moana Scout Camp |
| Cost: | $195 |
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For more information contact:
Fiona Ryder
Outdoor Programme Coordinator
fiona@youthtown.org.nz
IN CASE YOU FORGOT WHAT'S ON OFFER:
Types of Clubs |
Activities |
Climbing Adventure Club |
Indoor rock climbing, abseiling and bush skills |
New Adventures Club |
Sailing, kayaking, raft-building, sea biscuiting, bush craft, blo-karting, archery, climbing |
Snow Club |
Skiing and snowboarding |
Water Sports Club |
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, raft building, power boating |
Outdoor Adventures Club
The Outooor Adventures Club is the perfect way for your child to gear up and have a go!
The club offers programmes that give kids and teens the opportunity to try a variety of outdoor pursuits. Snowboarding, blo-karting, high ropes, horse riding, kayaking, sailing, skurfing, mountain biking, rock climbing are just some of the activities available.
Climbing Adventure Club - ENROL NOW FOR TERM 3!
Youthtown’s dedicated Climbing Club is a top environment to build confidence, development responsibility and reach new heights!
If your child has a keen interest in the outdoors, loves a challenge and would like to gear up for some amazing adventures then Youthtown's Climbing Club is right for them!
Tom Kearney, (TK) is one of our most highly qualified & experienced senior instructors. TK is an NZOIA Rock 1 instructor (which means your children are in very safe hands). He recently ran a very successful adventure club with Victoria Ave School and has decided to integrate some of those activities into our Climbing & Adventure Club. As an avid climber himself, TK recognises the value of general adventure skills such as navigation, bush survival and outdoor living. This means our climbing club members now have the chance to learn how to cope in the outdoors and will experience more fun in a safe and conducive environment.
| Session 1 | Team Building, Basic Safety and Belay Skills @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 2 | Development of Climbing and Belay Skills @ ClimbingWall |
| Session 3 | Abseil - indoor abseil @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 4 | Development of Climbing and Belay Skills @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 5 | Night Orienteering @ Motu Moana |
| Session 6 | Review of Climbing and Belay Skills @ Climbing Wall |
| Session 7 | Abseil - Outdoor @ Motu Moana |
| Session 8 | Outdoor Cooking @ Motu Moana |
THE LOW DOWN:
| When: | Term 2, Tuesdays |
| Time: | 4.00pm - 7.00pm |
| Age: | 10 - 17 years old |
| Level: | Beginner - Intermediate |
| Venue: | Various Indoor Climbing Walls (BLC, Extreme Edge) and Motu Moana Scout Camp |
| Cost: | $195 |
Snow club - ENROLLING NOW FOR TERM 3
Youthtown's Snow Club is a dedicated ski and snowboard club for kids of all abilities. Continue the passion, make friends, fine tune your existing skills or learn something new. Whether you've never seen snow before or you're already ripping it up and want to perfect your boardslide, the Youthtown Snow Club is for you.
THE LOW DOWN:
| When: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 3.45 - 7.30pm |
| Age: | 7 - 17 years old |
| Level: | Beginner - Freestyle |
| Venue: | Snowplanet in Silverdale (NZ’s only indoor ski slope) |
| Cost: | Approx $295 |
| CLICK HERE TO ENROL NOW |
For more information contact:
Fiona Ryder
Outdoor Programme Coordinator
fiona@youthtown.org.nz
Learn new Skills
Make new friends
Keep active in a fun and safe environment
Why Youthtown Outdoors Department?
Youthtown’s Outdoors Department has been running adventure programmes for over 20 years. With highly qualified and well experienced staff, your children will become part of a fantastic club experience (and will have some serious talents to show off after)!
Why Adventure Clubs?
Youthtown Adventure Clubs provide a superb environment for physical and environmental education. Our clubs contribute to personal growth and social awareness and develop skills for life and the world of work. Qualities such as a sense of responsibility and a purpose in life are nurtured. Our members gain a great deal of intrinsic enjoyment and satisfaction from participating in outdoor activities.
Adventure activities provide valuable alternative, non-competitive avenues for achievement, as well as opportunities to develop independence and self-reliance. By successfully facing up to the challenges outdoor activities provide, overcoming fears and apprehensions along the way, young people make major strides in confidence, with implications for all aspects of their development.
Members have so much fun, it’s easy to develop personally, physically and socially.
Click here to check out our Snow Memebership Packages
Note from the Coordinator:
The Youthtown Outdoors Department is dedicated to providing top quality programmes to meet the needs of the community. We have a wealth of experience behind us and are oozing with passion and energy. So if there is an outdoor pursuit interest that we are not delivering, please tell us. We’d love to have a chat with you to evaluate the possibilities out there. Together we can ensure that we are helping young people stay active and happy. So calling all clubs, schools, social groups to work towards the common goal!
Yours in adventure,
Fiona Ryder
After School Pick-ups
Youthtown collects children from the regular After School Programme pickup schools: Newton Central, Ponsonby Primary, Ponsonby Intermediate, Kowhai Intermediate, Freeman’s Bay Primary
Other pick-ups can be arranged. Just gather 5+ kids from your area and we will work with you to assess the feasibility of a pick-up e.g. Glendowie/St Heliers, Northcote/Birkenhead. Please contact Fiona to register your interest.
For more info:
Fiona Ryder
Outdoor Coordinator
T: 09 3795430 ext 828
M: 021 2833384
