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Lions Club of Taieri
District 202J
New Zealand
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"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 Berwick Camp Bookings
contact Jenny Scott
Phone: +64 3 486 2837
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Berwick Outdoor Experience |
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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 10 people.
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Course Aims
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To broaden ones experiences in
life by using teamwork to improve
individual confidence and self-esteem.
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Eligibility to attend |
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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. |
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Location
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The course is based at Berwick Forest Lodge,
40km 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. |
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Included in the course |
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First Aid |
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Basic first aid course is covered first and
aimed at situations that may occur while
outdoors. |
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Abseiling
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Descending a cliff, working as a team, and
gaining confidence in these situations. |
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Kayaking |
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Kayaking down the Waipori River. |
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Confidence course |
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Obstacles including nets, ropes, poles which
test individual skills and encourage team
work. |
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Initiative course |
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To encourage team skills with single
objectives. |
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Orienteering |
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Locating strategic points by following a
map. |
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Tramping |
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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. |
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Other Activities |
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Sports nights, climbing wall, morning &
evening activities and the day to day
involvement in camp life - cooking and
cleaning. |
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Emphasis on the course is
towards
MOTIVATION, LEADERSHIP AND TEAMBUILDING.
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OPEN REGISTRATION
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