Outdoor Education

Delivery in schools, on water or on land. 

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Youthtown delivers EOTC (education outside the classroom), and ABL (adventure-based learning) throughout the term, these packages can be held in school or you can come visit us at our Outdoor Ed sites. We also offer PE (physical education/literacy) sport based programmes which can be found by clicking on the sports delivery button above.

Our programmes are available in Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua, Upper Hutt, Christchurch and Oamaru. 

What we do

We can deliver in-school or you can come join us at your local Youthtown outdoor delivery site. Our outdoors team is experienced and love encouranging tamariki and rangatahi to step outside their comfort zone and learn new skills. 

Both full day and half day EOTC packages are available for school delivery. 

We have OutdoorsMark certification, ensuring we have the best skills to provide a safe and fulfilling experience for your students.


Why us? 

We deliver bespoke programmes that work best for you. Designing and incorporating the best package for your school and needs.

  • Up to 90 students *depending on the package. 
  • Experienced outdoors staff. 
  • Tailored package just for you. 
  • Individualised quotes. 
  • First Aid trained staff. 

Our programmes build great teamwork and help develop confidence outside the classroom. These programmes include foundation and core sport skills, sport codes, cultural games, archery, slack-lining, rock-climbing, team-building, trust-building, problem-solving and decision-making activities.


Definition of ABL & Team Challenges

ABL is Adventure Based Learning and is activity focused. ​​​​​​​Made up mostly of activities that are completeed in smaller groups, e.g. In pairs, or on individuals basis. Activities are often a faster pace. 

Team Challenges is Adventure Based Learning but with a team challenge focus. These activities are built with larger numbers working together and tend to be slower paced and more thought provoking. 

In-School EOTC Packages

Youthtown can deliver both full and half day EOTC packages. Below are details of our most popular delivery packages. These are available in Auckland, Waikato, Upper Hutt, Christchurch & Oamaru. 

RATIO: For all in school EOTC delivery our ratio is 1:15

Our Locations

We offer on land and on water packages at our Outdoor Education locations. Click on the location to find out more about our packages. 

Our Activities