Outward Bound is the leading
organisation in New Zealand for showing people their full potential
through challenge and adventure in the outdoors. It was established
in 1962 and still operates from the original location, Anakiwa, in
the Marlborough Sounds. Since commencement over 45, 000 New
Zealanders have experienced an Outward Bound course.
Outward Bound New Zealand is a 'not for
profit' organisation, we receive no funding from government, and
therefore rely on the financial support of the community. Your help
will allow us to continue in our vision of 'Better People,
Better Communities, Better World'. Specifically your donation
will be used to further the development and leadership potential of
young people in the age range of 16 to 26 years.
The purpose of Outward Bound is to
enable people to learn more about themselves, and others from
challenge, success and failure, self reflection and feedback.
Outward Bound courses are based on real adventure. Students are
impelled into experiences that are physically, mentally and
emotionally challenging. We push the limits, take participants
outside of their comfort zones and help them conquer their
fears.
We offer a wide range of courses for
different ages, abilities, cultures and stages in life. These
include, but are not limited to:
Classic 18 - 26 years
Masters 27 + years
Mind Body Soul 16 - 18 years
Discovery 27 + years
40 + years
Leaps and Bounds Teen with parent
Navigator Leadership Development
Starlight Physical impairment
Horizons Intellectual impairment
No Limits Mixed ability course; with and
without disability
Some examples of Custom Design
courses
Aoraki Bound Run in
partnership with Ngai Tahu, 20 day course developing Ngai Tahu
people, culture and their place in New Zealand while sharing
knowledge and values with all New Zealanders.
Brain Injury
Association 8 day course for people who have acquired a
brain injury, run in partnership with the Brain Injury
Association
Upbeat 8 day course
for people with early onset Parkinson's run in conjunction with
Parkinson's New Zealand
Southern Cross 21 day
multi ethnic course for Auckland youth, and this year also for
Christchurch youth. Run in conjunction with the Human Rights
Commission. This course has thus far attracted over 15 different
cultures.
Rowing NZ Courses have
been run for the North Island Academy Rowing squad and the Under 23
squad. Feedback has indicated these courses 'made the boats go
faster' by focusing on developing a mental edge, developing
teamwork, attitudes, characteristics, and qualities required for
success personally and at an elite level.
Professional custom design We work with
organisations such as Mainfreight, Contact Energy and the National
Bank to tailor programmes specifically for their staff and their
training needs.
"I love Outward Bound, it's tough
and I hated it at times, but I love it now !!!" Anon, post
course feedback form
"The desire to go and climb a
mountain is still there, perhaps the desire to jump in the ocean
has faded but the passion to get up in the morning and achieve
something is still very much with me" Lisa, Masters
student
"I could go on and write a short
story of 'Outward Bound Adventures', but it wouldn't do it true
justice. It must be experienced yourself!!" Damian,
Discovery student
For more information go to www.outwardbound.co.nz or phone 0800 OUTWARD
(688-927)