by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 23, May 2022 | About Adventure Specialties Trust, All, Blog
“Adventure With Purpose” and “Adventure Therapy” are the two categories that all our programmes fall under. What is the difference between these two categories? ADVENTURE WITH PURPOSE Adventure With Purpose programmes are aimed at people who...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 16, May 2022 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Stories from Programmes
The adults that attend our “Inspire” programmes are all dealing with different challenges: some are dealing with crippling anxiety that makes it hard for them to leave home; some are coping with debilitating symptoms caused by trauma; some are learning to...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 14, Mar 2022 | All, Blog
“I am feeling so much better than I was before I started this course. A lot less anxious.” PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK At the end of all our outdoor adventure programmes, we ask participants to give feedback about the programme answering questions like...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 14, Mar 2022 | All, Blog
“This is an awesome programme, just right to get out of my comfort zone. It is very diverse, challenging people in different ways.” Our Christchurch branch has been running an Adventure Therapy “Inspire” programme for adults, one day a week...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 7, Mar 2022 | All, Upcoming Programmes
Come on an adventure with us! We are taking a group of teens (16-19 years old) on a 5-day-4-night adventure through the stunning Kaimai Ranges in the Bay of Plenty over 26-30 April 2022. If you aren’t familiar with the term ‘Adventure Therapy,’ it is basically an...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 7, Feb 2022 | All, Upcoming Programmes
UPCOMING PROGRAMME: A free kaupapa Māori adventure therapy programme for rangatahi in Ōtautahi Christchurch! Run in partnership with Purapura Whetu Trust, experience the outdoors, engage with Te Ao Turoa (the natural world) and have fun! Check out their website for...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 17, Jan 2022 | All, Upcoming Programmes
What is an “Inspire” adventure therapy programme? “Inspire” is a series of day trips using outdoor adventure activities to build health, wellbeing, confidence and connection. You meet up every Wednesday for a day of adventure, every week for...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 10, Jan 2022 | All, Blog
Feeling rested after the Christmas break? These guys have the right idea!
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 20, Dec 2021 | All, Blog
“We have a full course, this time around, and ongoing interest in next year’s ones. We are seeing a lot of courage with people trying new activities, or getting to greater heights, or sharing their stories and experiences and wisdom with the group. We are...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 10, Dec 2021 | All, Blog
Reflection is an important part of our Adventure Therapy programmes. Connecting with yourself, your thoughts and emotions, and also connecting with the world around you, the land, nature, the earth. These are the things that help us stay grounded, feel calm, feel at...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 12, Nov 2021 | All, Job Vacancies
JOB VACANCY: Outdoor adventure instructor based in Auckland.⠀⠀ This position starts soon, 10th January 2022, so please apply as soon as possible!⠀⠀For a job description and more info about applying: https://www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/vacancies/ Questions? Contact...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 10, Nov 2021 | All, Blog
High ropes + team building = our “Inspire” programme It’s adventure therapy for adults! Check out more photos from our adult Inspire programmes here. If you’re interested in finding out more, or joining an upcoming programme, get in touch with...
