The Lions Club of Taieri

District 202J

New Zealand


The Berwick Outdoor Experience is an outdoor and physical pursuits course offering activities such as Ropes course, Initiative course, First Aid, Tramping (Bush Skills), Abseiling and Kayaking etc. All activities are under the guidance of qualified instructors and are accomplished as part of a team of 8 to 1 0 people.

Course Aims

To overall broaden ones experiences in life by using teamwork to improve individual confidence and self-esteem.

Emphasis on the course is towards
MOTIVATION, LEADERSHIP AND TEAMBUILDING

Eligibility to attend

Both male and female, 18 years of age or over, with a reasonable standard of fitness. Previous participants have ranged from 18 through to 69 years.

Location

The course is based at Berwick Forest Lodge, 4Okm south of Dunedin, New Zealand, on the Taieri. The Lodge accommodates up to 60 persons with excellent facilities including gymnasium, social room, sauna and modern kitchen. The natural environment of forest, the Waipori River and Lake Mahinerangi make this a perfect setting for this course.

Included in the course:

Basic first aid course is covered first and aimed at situations that may occur while outdoors.

Abseiling: Descending a cliff, working as a team, and gaining confidence in these situations.

Kayaking: Kayaking down the Waipori River.

Confidence course: Obstacles including nets, ropes, poles which test individual skills and encourage team work.

Initiative course: To encourage team skills with single objectives.

Orienteering: Locating strategic points by following a map.

Tramping: 15km 6-7 hour tramp through native forest spending one night in a hut, followed by a night under canvas and return tramp from Lake Mahinerangi to Berwick.

Other Activities: Sports nights, climbing wall, morning & evening activities and the day to day involvement in camp life - cooking and cleaning.

 

Berwick Outdoor Experience 2004
Berwick Outdoor Experience 2004

"If anyone had told me what I was in for I would never have gone, but I would now recommend the Berwick Outdoor Experience to everyone."

"I often recall with pleasure, amusement and disbelief at events during the week. It certainly was an adventure to remember."
67 year old male.

 

"It taught me how to trust other members of our team and that everyone has something to contribute. It has been a real confidence boost."

20 year old female.

 

Prior to setting up the course in 1990, the Taieri Lions were continually receiving requests for financial assistance from people wanting to attend outdoor educational courses in various parts of the country. Members then realised that a very suitable facility was available within the Club's own area.

For further Information please contact

Kevin Moore

70 Mackenzie Drive

Twizel

New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 435 3220
Email: glenys.kevin@actrix.co.nz.

Rob Urquhart

RD 2, Mosgiel

New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 484 7556
Email: rob.heather@xtra.co.nz

 

For Berwick Camp Bookings

Jenny Scott

Phone: +64 3 486 2837

 

 

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