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 | 20, May 2022 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Stories from Programmes
An American Indian woman and her friend were in downtown New York, walking down a busy main street. There are people bustling around, cars honking, taxis squealing, noises from the city, whistles blowing. It’s lunchtime and it’s really busy. Suddenly, the...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 18, May 2022 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Stories from Programmes
Some students from St Thomas of Canterbury College were struggling to carry this double kayak from the beach up to the vehicle, so other students went back to help. April, the instructor, took this photo because “I thought it was creative, the way they decided...
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 | 25, Feb 2022 | All, Blog
The Christchurch staff retreat looked amazing! Hiking and camping in the Southern Alps, swimming in mountain streams, cooking over a fire, sleeping in tents in the shadow of the mountains. Peter, intern Micah and Christchurch manager Andy Instructor April Peter and...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 11, Feb 2022 | All
For the first time ever, our Christchurch branch is offering Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journeys to individuals. If you (or someone you know) wants to complete their Gold, Silver or Bronze practice or qualifying journey, come join us for the adventure of a...
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
FEATURED HUT: Bob’s Camp Bivouac. Possibly the cutest little hut that six adults could try to sleep inside! Located in Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region, accessed by a 5-hour hike each way. The instructions to get there just sound...
