UPCOMING YOUTH CAMP: Our North Island IGNITE youth camp is now open for applications! Keep reading for more details …

WHAT: IGNITE is an adventure therapy youth camp, where we combine ADVENTURE (kayaking, bush walking, high ropes, etc.) with THERAPY (like group activities and facilitated discussions, one-on-one chats with our caring instructors), with time and space built in for rest, reflection, and spending time outdoors in nature with its proven therapeutic benefits.

WHY: This camp is aimed at young people who might be struggling at the moment – maybe with anxiety, stress, depression, or other mental health challenges.

WHERE: We will be based at an adventure camp in Ahuroa (north of Auckland) with one overnight camping trip during the week (there is also a South Island camp, check our website for more info).

WHO: Young adults (aged 15-18 years old). We have extremely limited spaces so please get in touch sooner rather than later! Our staff will include a qualified mental health professional and one or two highly experienced outdoor instructors.

WHEN: The IGNITE camp happens most school holidays. The next one is during the September school holidays. Five days of fun! Monday 25th – Friday 29th September 2023.

Find out more about the IGNITE camp on our website:
www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/programmes/ignite-north-island

Come join us on an adventure!

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UPCOMING PROGRAMME: Ignite youth camp for North Island-based young people (15-18 years old) during the July school holidays.

Find out more on our website: www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/programmes/ignite-north-island

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IGNITE (North Island)

An adventure therapy camp for young people (15-18 years old).

If you (or a young person you know) are looking for ways increase your sense of health and wellbeing, find better ways to cope with stress and anxiety, and discover hope for your future, then this camp is for you!

We combine outdoor adventure activities (like tramping and kayaking) with therapy activities (like group discussions on different topics related to health and wellbeing, plus one-on-one sessions, space for personal reflection, and just simply being outdoors in nature with its proven therapeutic benefits).

Come join us! 18th-22nd April 2023, during the school holidays. More info on our website:
https://www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/programmes/ignite-north-island/

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Adventure Therapy Youth Camp

Do you know any 15-18 year old teens who are wanting to build the confidence to try new things? Or feel more comfortable with other people in a group setting? Or wanting to learn better ways to cope with stress and anxiety? Or wanting to feel better about themselves and more hopeful about their future?

Adventure Therapy can help with all these things … and it is fun too!

Join our Auckland Adventure Therapy team as we head off for 5 days and 4 nights of adventure in the stunning native bush of Whananaki, Northland.

We will combine outdoor adventure activities (like hiking, abseiling, mountain biking) with therapy activities like team-building exercises, facilitated group discussions, one-on-one sessions, space for personal reflection, and simply being outside in nature with its proven therapeutic benefits.

We use this combination of outdoor adventure plus therapy activities to help you work towards these positive outcomes: increased self-worth, a better toolkit for building hauora (health and #wellbeing), stronger whanaungatanga (kinship or community belonging), a greater #hope for a future with purpose, and stronger taha wairua (spiritual #wellness).

Details

Adventure Therapy youth camp

Teenagers 15-18 years old

4th – 8th October 2022

5 days, 4 nights

Whananaki, Northland

Find out more

For more info, or to apply, check out our website: https://www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/programmes/adventure-therapy-youth-camp/

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