Edventure

October Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp Overnight (3 or 5 Days)

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Mon, 5 Oct 2026 to Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Age 7 to 13

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Ngamuwahine Lodge | 271 Ngamuwahine Road, Lower Kaimai, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

From $495.00 to $595.00
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🌿 Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp

Build Confidence, Resilience & Real Outdoor Skills

For Children Aged 7–13 Years

October 5th – 9th, 2026

Give your child more than just a fun week away—give them practical life skills, confidence, independence and resilience they'll use for years to come.

Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp is a teacher-led outdoor skills camp where children learn by doing. Through exciting outdoor challenges and authentic adventures, campers develop teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication and decision-making while gaining real outdoor survival and safety skills.

Choose the option that suits your family:

🌿 3-Day Young Explorers Taster (Monday–Wednesday)

$495

Perfect for first-time campers or children wanting to experience the Young Explorers programme.

🏕️ Full 5-Day Young Explorers Camp (Monday–Friday)

$595

The complete outdoor learning journey, including two unforgettable evenings packed with campfires, night challenges and opportunities to build lifelong friendships.

Throughout the programme, campers will develop:

✅ Bush survival and outdoor living skills

✅ Water and mountain safety awareness

✅ Navigation and orienteering skills

✅ Leadership, teamwork and communication

✅ Confidence, resilience and independence

✅ Problem-solving and decision-making skills

✅ Respect for nature and the New Zealand outdoors

These skills are taught through exciting, hands-on experiences including bush expeditions, archery, target shooting, rock climbing, open-fire cooking, team challenges, swimming adventures, night missions, eel feeding and many more classic Kiwi outdoor activities.

Led by qualified and experienced teachers, Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp provides a safe, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to challenge themselves, make new friends and discover what they're capable of.

Why families choose Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp

✔ Teacher-led by qualified, experienced educators

✔ Builds confidence, resilience and independence

✔ Develops practical outdoor and survival skills

✔ OSCAR Approved (subsidies available for eligible families)

✔ Convenient transport options from Auckland, Hamilton and the Bay of Plenty

✔ Small group sizes for personalised support

✔ A perfect balance of adventure, learning and fun

Pricing

🌿 3-Day Young Explorers Taster (Mon–Wed): $495

🏕️ 5-Day Young Explorers Camp (Mon–Fri): $595

Limited spaces available.

Because the greatest adventure isn't climbing a mountain—it's discovering what you're capable of.🌿 Camp NZ – The Ultimate 5-Day Outdoor Adventure for Kids Aged 7–13! 🏕️

October 5th - 9th | $595 | OSCAR Approved

Start and Finish Times

Please check "Camp Details" for pick up and drop off times and locations.
This information along with an equipment list and camp details will be emailed out the week prior to the beginning of the camp.

Ngamuwahine Lodge | 271 Ngamuwahine Road, Lower Kaimai, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 5day- Hamilton Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$595.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 5day- BOP Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$595.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 5day- Auckland Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$595.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 5day - Venue drop off	per child	Price:$595.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 3day Hamilton Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$495.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 3day BOP Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$495.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 3day Auckland Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$495.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Edventure "Young Explorers" Camp 3day Venue Pick up/Drop off	per child	Price:$495.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00

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Terms & Conditions for Edventure

Last updated on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 9:53pm

Welcome to Edventure. We endeavour to make your experience efficient, pleasant and straight forward. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, queries or would like to raise discussion around our terms, conditions, policies and procedures.

1. PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION:

1.1 Edventure Programmes: Booking into an Edventure Programme through the Enrolmy registration system secures a booking for the days/times selected at the time of booking. Irrespective of attendance, unless prior notice that a child will be absent is given (min 48 hours), payment is still required and is expected by the date due on the invoice.

1.2 Programmes Length:

Edventure After School runs from 3.00-5.30pm each weekday.
Edventure Before School runs from 7.30 - 8.30am each week day, (transport may be provided to/ from various schools upon request)
Edventure School Holiday Programmes run from 8.00am - 5.30pm

(Late pick ups may incur a fee equivalent of $50/hour for the amount of time you are late.)

1.3 Parents/Caregivers with occasional or variable day requirements must book their known days in advance. Any changes must be communicated no less than 48 hours prior to the booked session.

1.4 Discontinued sessions: Edventure reserves the right to discontinue any child for reasons including but not limited to inappropriate behaviour and non-payment of fees.

1.5 Note: Programme costs are reviewed annually and at least one months notice, where possible, will be given of any change in price.

1.6 Programme Policies and Procedures: By booking your child into a OSCAR Edventure programme, you are agreeing to all terms and conditions set out in the Edventure Programme Policies and Procedures. The Edventure Programme Policies and Procedures have been approved by the Ministry of Social Development and are available at Edventure programme venue or from the Edventure website homepage.

1.7 Work and Income Oscar subsidies: Applying for an Oscar subsidy is the responsibility of parents/caregivers. Edventure takes no responsibility for ensuring documents are completed or sent to Work and Income. Parents/caregivers are responsible for paying full fees if they are unsuccessful with receiving a subsidy.

2. REFUNDS:

2.1 No refund will be given where a session is missed unless Edventure has been contacted and advised of a childs absence a minimum of 48 hours before the session commences.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

3.1 Medical information. In the interests of the childs well-being whilst in the care of Edventure, staff must be informed of any medical or other condition affecting the child.

3.2 Edventure is not responsible for children outside of the agreed programme time or for a child making their way to and from a programme venue. Where a child is attending any Edventure programme, the Drop Off and Pick up, If a child does NOT attend when expected and If a child has NOT been Collected at the End of the day Policies & Procedures will apply.

3.3 Health and Safety Emergencies: In an emergency situation where your child/ren needs medical attention, staff will ensure that every effort possible is made to get hold of the parents/caregivers/emergency contacts. If contact is unsuccessful, I authorise any person (acting through the staff and employees of Edventure) in the event of any accident or illness to my child, to take all such steps as may be necessary for the proper treatment and care of my child (as advised by a duly qualified and registered medical practitioner).

3.4 Parents/caregivers are expected to be able to collect their child at any time if they become unwell or are identified as a health risk to other children at our programme.

3.5 Edventure OSCAR programmes are committed to the recognition and prevention of abuse of children within our programmes and the community and supports the roles of statutory agencies such as the Police and the Ministry for Vulnerable Children (Oranga Tamariki).

4. PRIVACY:

4.1 Advertising: Edventure will occasionally video / photograph sessions and may use video footage or pictures for promotional or training purposes. You agree to your childs image/s being used, unless written notification to the contrary is provided at enrolment. If any images are going to be used more widely you will be contacted and an agreement arranged.

4.2 Personal details: Edventure will not share your details with any third party without your written consent except in the case of programme approval requirements through the Ministry of Social Development.

5. GENERAL:

5.1 If your child attends a school other than the venue of the Edventure programme, I consent to my child travelling in the provided transportation with the Edventure staff member. A booster seat will be provided for children seven years and under.

5.2 Children may be transported by Edventure staff members between venues and offsite for certain activities.

5.2 Belongings: Edventure takes no responsibility for any loss or damage to childrens property while in our programmes.

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