by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 2, May 2022 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog
Another successful Break-Away school holiday programme! Fully funded by MSD and always fully booked, the kids had a blast going rock climbing, caving, sandboarding and swimming! Breakaway happens every school holidays, so keep an eye out for updates, either on our...
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 | 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 | 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 | 9, Feb 2022 | All, Blog
“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...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 17, Jan 2022 | All, Blog
Last week, we ran an outdoor adventure programme, in partnership with Recreate, an amazing organisation that creates life-changing opportunities for young people with disabilities. Matt from Recreate summaries the programme: “To start 2022 on a great note, we...
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 | 13, Dec 2021 | All, Blog
FEATURED HIKE: The stunning views from the Omanawanui Track, located at the southern-most point of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, overlooking the Manukau Harbour and Whatipu Beach in Auckland. This is a reasonably steep uphill-downhill-uphill-downhill walk, but...
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 | 15, Nov 2021 | All, Blog
Searching through the photo archives, I found some these photos from 2013. Young people having fun outdoors, experiencing the exhilaration of achieving something special, learning about teamwork and feeling on top of the world. A lot has changed since then, but also...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 6, Oct 2021 | All, Blog
Where in Aotearoa New Zealand would you like to travel to? One of our (pre-lockdown) programmes travels up to Duke’s Nose (Kaiaraara Rocks) in Whangaroa Harbour, Northland. Isn’t it a stunning view?!⠀⠀Find out more on the Department of Conservation website, just...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 24, Sep 2021 | All, Blog
Another successful Te Māhuri adventure therapy programme, partnering with Purapura Whetu Trust to support and empower Māori rangatahi (youth).
