Thank you, West City Sports Academy, for this wonderful feedback about our partnership with your alternative education programme.

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One of the most rewarding parts of this job is reading the feedback from participants, after they have finished one of our programmes.

These quotes are from several different programmes over the last few months (Feb-May 2023). They are Level 2 Outcomes, which means the programmes are longer than a day (either a series of day programmes or a longer 10-day or 21-day programme). The activities ranged from surfing to rock climbing, hiking, camping, and more.

Find out more about our Adventure With Purpose programmes on our website: https://www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/adventure-with-purpose/ or pop in to our Auckland or Christchurch offices to have a chat and a cuppa!

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Thank you to Patricia from Mahitahi Trust who left some lovely feedback about one of our Adventure Therapy programmes with Mahitahi, working with adults going through drug and alcohol rehab last year.

“The outcomes seen within our rōpū [group] are:

• Stronger connections to peers and facilitators,
• Increased confidence,
• Increased self-worth,
• Increased motivation to achieve dreams and aspirations,
• Mana-enhancing.”

Find out more about Mahitahi and the amazing work they do within the Tamaki-makaurau Auckland community on their website: www.mahitahi.co.nz

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Feedback from OutWest Youth Community Trust

“My students and I had an amazing time on the Adventure Therapy programme. It was great for team bonding, developing confidence, and it gave the students experiences that some of them would never otherwise experience.

The way Adventure Specialties accommodated us was great, they were able to be flexible to meet our specific needs, were professional, organised and made communication easy.

Most of all, they allowed my students to experience new things and achieve things they didn’t think they could. The instructors made the students feel welcomed and safe as well as encouraged, challenged and pushed to go beyond their comfort zones in healthy ways.

We would love to do more programmes like this in the future!”
– Sam from OutWest Youth Community Trust

WHO IS OUTWEST YOUTH?

OutWest Youth Community Trust is a registered charitable trust that is based in Helensville, Auckland. Their programmes support youth (12-24 years old) and their whanau in a variety of ways, including mentoring, education, goal setting, life-coaching, help obtaining drivers licenses, and community networking.

Find out more about them on their website: https://www.outwestyouth.org.nz/who-we-are

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“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 “Has this programme helped you work better with other?” and “Has this programme inspired you to do some more outdoor activities on your own?” and “Has this programme help you develop (or better understand) your internal strengths?”

Here are some of the answers from last year’s participants …

“Being in nature and not having any devices made me really think about how I have been treating others and how I can treat them better. I have learnt the line between being sarcastic and slightly bullying. I have realised that it is a really positive thing to uplift others as I love being uplifted by others myself.”

“I learnt that all people are different and that other people are running their own races.”

“Kayaking was gangsta as, hiking is mad cool, and I would like to do a lot more of both.”

“I wasn’t really familiar with outdoor activities and all the benefits that come with it but now I really enjoy being out at reserves and doing bush walks. Enjoying the fresh air and listening to the wilderness really helps me to think clearer and clears my mind from negative thoughts.”

“I see people having difficulties in lives in this difficult time. I picked up my hope after this programme. I made friends, I helped others and they helped me. I was encouraged all the way. This is an awesome programme.”

“I’ve learnt so many new things, like communication with new people, teamwork, and being nice.”

COME JOIN US ON AN ADVENTURE!

If you would like to find out more about our programmes, feel free to browse our website or contact us directly (office@adventurespecialties.co.nz or phone numbers at the bottom of the page).

We have two types of programmes: Adventure With Purpose and Adventure Therapy. Both are all about outdoor adventure, but with a deeper purpose, exploring the important parts of life and working on personal growth. Read more about these programme types by clicking on the links above.

Check out our recent adventures on Facebook (Adventure Specialties Trust), Instagram (@adventurespecialtiestrust), Linkedin (Adventure Specialties Trust), or our YouTube channel (Adventure Specialties Trust).

And, just for fun, here is a video from a recent outdoor adventure programme:

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“Harmony loved the Recreate camp. You may not have been aware but it has been a struggle to get Harmony’s anxiety low enough to attend. Due to [her friend] also going, and his encouragement, she finally made it and had the best time.

She now wants to sign up for everything. Hahaha. Which is great.

I had a much needed break and recharge of energy. Thank you.

Hopefully there will be a space becomes available in the next camp.

Thank you again so much.”

– Paula (Harmony’s mum)

Thank you, Paula, for taking the time to write to us. It is really amazing to hear such wonderful feedback!

Recreate New Zealand is a charity that provides life-changing experiences to young people with disabilities. Adventure Specialties Trust partners with Recreate to create fun outdoor adventure programmes.

Check out photos of this recent programme on our “Latest News” blog: https://www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/2022/01/partnership-with-recreate-creating-opportunities-for-young-people-with-disabilities/

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