Nga Toa Rangimarie Outward Bounds and Adventure Centre o Kawhia
Welcome to the page of "Nga Toa Rangimarie Outward Bounds Centre o Kawhia".
A long held vision to utilise the awesome natural environments of the Kawhia and Aotea region for the positive development of our kids and youth, is finally becoming a reality.
Spearheaded by a small group of dedicated locals, a 12 acre site has finally been chosen to become the base for the "Nga Toa Rangimarie Outward Bounds Centre o Kawhia".
The site is close to the waterfront, just off the main road to Kawhia.
At the moment the property is overgrown with blackberry, gorse and other weeds.
All offers of support to clean up this property and help with development would be very much appreciated.
Mission Statement:
Developing awareness and confidence in our natural environment, while using outdoor activities as metaphors to explore and improve our attitudes.
Activities that will be Available:
Kayaking - confidence course - bmx track - pony rides - coastal exploring - mountain biking - camping trips - survival courses - flounder fishing by spear - history and visiting sacred Maori sites - hangi cooking - indoor gym - self defence classes - game playing, ie: touch, volleyball, etc, etc...
Positive Outcomes to be achieved:
More confidence in unfamiliar surroundings - higher self esteem - awareness and appreciation for our natural world - improved team playing skills - increased fitness - earthing and grounding - lots of fun - improved survival skills - learning self awareness and how to take responsibility - learning how to set and achieve goals etc, etc...
Buildings to be Erected:
Large barnstyle building built on large poles, that can sleep approximately 60 persons maraestyle and has a large commercial kitchen, office, staffroom and indoor gym. Classes for fight fitness will be available to the locals at scheduled times.
Toilets and shower block.
Stuff Needed:
Workers - cooks - builders - trustee's - guitar players
Tools - slashers - grubbers - scrub bars - weed eaters - rakes - heavy duty mower
Building materials - poles - timber - nails, etc
Confidence course stuff - large ropes - plastic pipes - wire rope - tyres
Bikes - kayaks
Funds for buildings....
Ideal Groups:
Schools - youth groups - scouts - youth at risk
Special Acknowledgements:
A huge special thanks to "Bags Pu" for offering his digger to help clear the land of large blackberry and to level out the entrance road. This will give us a huge boost to starting this positive community project... and save us a lot of blisters....
