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Education outside the classroom

Our EOTC programme provides students with an exciting opportunity to step beyond the classroom and engage in a day of adventure, teamwork, and hands-on learning. Through a range of activities, students are encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills, strengthen their relationships with one another, and challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

Throughout the day, students participate in six instructor-led activity sessions, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. From caring for animals and exploring native trees to testing their aim in target sports and tackling adventure challenges, every activity is designed to create memorable experiences while fostering personal growth, resilience, and teamwork.

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Programme Details

Suitable for Years 3-8 (some activities are dependent on age of students)
Six 30-minute activity sessions
9:30-2pm EOTC programme
Experienced instructors
Activity risk assessments, emergency procedures, and health & safety documentation are available upon request.
Tailored to suit your school's needs

Activities

Spend time with our animals and learn how to care for them. Students interact with horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs and goats while learning about feeding, grooming and welfare. The activity builds responsibility, confidence and a love of animals.

Enjoy a guided pony ride in a safe and supportive environment. Students will learn basic horse-handling skills while building confidence around horses and experiencing the joy of riding. This activity is ideal for younger students who are new to horses.

Students navigate a course with uneven terrain and obstacles, building teamwork, collaboration and confidence. Some sections are completed with eyes closed, requiring trust and communication.

Explore the natural environment and discover some of New Zealand's unique native trees. Students will learn how to identify different species, understand their role in the ecosystem, and gain a greater appreciation for the beauty of Aotearoa outdoors.

Put your aim and concentration to the test with our slingshot activity. After learning the correct techniques and safety procedures, students practice hitting targets while developing hand-eye coordination, focus and patience in a fun, supportive setting.

Students build confidence on our bouldering wall as they climb a variety of routes designed for different skill levels. This activity helps develop strength, balance, problem-solving and perseverance as students work towards reaching new levels.

Adventure through our underground tunnels designed to encourage exploration and teamwork. Students will navigate twists, turns and obstacles in groups, while building their confidence and enjoying a fun physical challenge in a unique environment.

Students have the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques of archery in a supervised setting. They will be taught how to properly handle a bow, aim accurately and improve their shooting technique, while enjoying the challenge of hitting the target.

Experience the excitement of archery in a fast-paced team challenge. Students dodge, aim and strategise using foam-tipped arrows in a safe, action-packed game. Builds teamwork, communication, confidence and decision-making.

Learn the fundamentals of target shooting under close supervision. Campers will learn safe handling practices and proper shooting techniques before putting their skills to the test on a range of targets.

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