Holiday Programme

January

Cost: 1 carer support day + $20 deposit per day

January Programme

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Tuesday 12th January – Hamilton Waterworld

Slip, slop, slap, wrap and SPLASH! The pools at Waterworld Hamilton are so much fun; they are the perfect way to spend a sunny day.

Wednesday 13th January – Kewpie Harbour Cruise

Come with us as we cruise Tauranga Harbour and the local islands. We’ll even have lunch ashore Matakana Island!

Thursday 14th January – Bullswool Farm

The hands-on heritage farm has so many different animals – are you brave enough to feed them by hand?

Friday 15th January – Pools and Rail Trail

At Awakeri Rail Trail we’ll ride golf carts along old railway tracks! Along with a swim at the local pools, this will be a great day out.

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Mini Putt and Pizza

Friday 5th February

5:30pm – 9:30pm

Putt your way through the Mount Maunganui themed course before sharing some tasty pizza with your friends.

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½ carer support day + $20 deposit

Bay’s Biggest Water Fight!

Saturday 13th March

11am – 3pm

Memorial Pool is hosting the Bay’s Biggest Water Fight and we’re going to take part! Be prepared to get splashed at this energetic event, and then refuel with a BBQ lunch afterwards.

½ carer support day + $20 deposit

Bowling Night!

Friday 12th February

5:30pm – 9:30pm

Everyone’s favourite is back! Join us for an evening of friends, fun and friendly competition on the lanes.

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½ carer support day + $30 deposit

Girls Whiritoa Getaway

26th - 28th February

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It’s time to get the girls together again for a weekend trip away! Let’s go out for a nice brunch, check out the shops, do some fun mini-challenges and more! This will be a relaxing way to end the week. 

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3 carer support days + $120 deposit

Ohope Getaway

19th – 21st March

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Ohope is the perfect place to spend the last few days of summer! With a beautiful beach and stunning scenery, we won’t run out of things to do this weekend.

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3 carer support days + $120 deposit

Adrenalin Forest and McLaren’s Falls

Saturday 27th March

1pm – 9pm

Are you an adrenalin seeker? Come challenge yourself at TECT Adrenaline Forest! In the evening we’ll have dinner at McLaren’s falls and check out the glow worms.

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1 carer support day + $30 deposit

Rotorua Short Break

9th – 11th April

This low-key break is great if you want a night away close to home with a small group, and just an hours drive away. Rotorua has lots to offer; from hot pools to the Redwoods, we’ll have loads of fun!

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3 carer support days + $120 deposit

National Youth Camp

Motutapu Island - 27-30th April

Come visit a favourite spot with friends from all around the country! Join our annual National Youth Camp and spend some time with great people doing fun activities! We will be doing high ropes, rock climbing, swimming and more!

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4 carer support day + $190 (includes $40 ferry fee)

Heroes Party!

Friday 19th February

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Come dressed as your favourite hero (optional) and get ready for an awesome quiz, a delicious pizza dinner, and of course a hero movie!

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½ carer support day + $20 deposit

Hobbiton Tour

Saturday 6th March

9am – 5pm

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Today we’ll trek to Middle-Earth (Matamata) for a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, complete with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

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1 carer support day + $30 deposit

LIFE SKILLS

Self-Directed Day Programme  

Thursdays, 18th February – 15th April, 9am - 4:30pm

9-week course

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Life Skills is a self-directed day programme focused on developing confidence in certain skills required for independence, socialisation, healthy living and entering the workforce. This programme covers a variety of practical skills including cooking, public transport, fitness, money handling and making friends. This course will consist of up to 4 young people with similar age/ability and will be self-directed by those who participate, with guidance from the recreate facilitator.

If you wish to express interest in this 9-week programme, or if you would like further information then please contact Sophie at

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9 carer support days + $180 deposit