• Specialty programmes including Music Camp Rocks and Ski Camp are open to teens up to 17 years old, and our regular Y-camp includes up to 15 year olds. Camp is a great place to make new friends and learn new skills while having fun.
• Step Outside offers a more adventurous programme, off-site, a most excellent adventure through our amazing landscapes. This year we are heading to Lake Waikeremoana (Sept) for tramping.
• 15-17 year olds can also participate in our Leaders-in-Training Programme, a seven module programme designed to work on leadership skills and some more outdoors focussed work.
• And there are always new programmes being created!

Any of these choices can be a stepping stone in your path to a bright future.
They build real world skills, leadership and a deeper understanding of yourself and other people.
With the YMCA you can not only get leadership training, but also real responsibility and experience, with our leadership opportunities.

Our Step Outside trips for Summer 2009/2010 are:

• Lake Waikaremoana: Journey around the jewel of Te Urewera...Lake Waikaremoana. On this four day paddle, campers will experience stunning scenery, make new friends, and eat great food as they make their way around this giant body of water! 8 places available.
• Paddle Whanganui: Spend 4 days voyaging down the Whanganui River in Canadian style canoes, camp at DOC campsites, prepare healthy camping fare, and experience one of the great NZ outdoor journeys. 12 places available
• Tongariro Crossing: Campers will hop into a van and head up to the Tongariro crossing. They will then spend 2 days going over the crossing through volcanic craters, past sulfuric lakes, and along the native bush. Finally they will end with a day of climbing or paddling (extra fee for climb or paddle)! 8 places available

Please contact us for more information.