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.

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