Recreate NZ expanded to Christchurch from Auckland in 2012, creating many programmes and connections. Our Christchurch office is in Papanui at the LOOP Youth Centre, a vibrant, welcoming space.

Term 4 / Spring Programmes
Enjoy browsing our collection of programmes for your region below. Click on all the age categories you belong to on the left, with programmes displayed on the right.
Masterchef Day
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We are teaming up with SuperGrans for a Masterchef day! Practice your culinary skills before enjoying a delicious and well earned lunch together!

Back to Orana
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A Recreate Classic - we're heading back to Orana Park this holiday! Join us to see which new animals have arrived, get up close with your favourite wildlife, and enjoy a fun-filled day exploring the park with friends.

Secret Agent Academy
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Get ready for a day of adventure as we put your teamwork, problem-solving, and observation skills to the test! We'll kick off the day with an exciting escape room challenge before heading into Christchurch City for a fun scavenger hunt. Working together we will solve clues, complete missions and explore the city along the way!

Ashburton Rail Adventure
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Step back in time with a visit to the Ashburton Train Museum! Enjoy a guided tour, and discover the excitement of riding on the vintage rail cars.

Bounce & Blockbusters
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Get ready for an action-packed day! Catch a movie at the cinema, and head to the trampoline park to bounce and burn off some energy!

Spooks & Sweets
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Get into the Halloween spirit as we head out for a fun evening of trick or treating! Dress up in your favourite costume, collect plenty of treats, and enjoy a night filled with laughs, spooky fun, and sweet surprises.

Duck Racing Day
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We're entering The Great Canterbury Duck Race!! We will enjoy an exciting day seeing hundreds of racing rubber ducks float fast down the Avon River! Our friend Harold the Giraffe from Life Education Trust will be at this community event, with lots of activities and prizes.

Popsicles and Paper Mache Day
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Do you love making crazy paper mache creations? Followed by a sweet treat? Then join us for a day of creativity, crafting, and fun! Get messy, bring your ideas to life, and finish the day with a delicious ice cream treat.

Zoo-per Explorers
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Get ready for a wild day of adventure! Meet incredible animals from around the world, explore the park, and enjoy lunch together with friends. It's the perfect day for fun, laughter, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Castle Hill Explorer
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Discover the incredible rock formations at Castle Hill! Explore the landscape, enjoy a walk, snap plenty of photos and finish the day with a well-earned ice-cream.

Christmas Creations
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Celebrate the festive season with a creative Christmas workshop followed by a trip to the cinema!

Crafts and Kahoots
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A relaxing day of crafting and Kahooting! Get creative with fun arts and crafts, then put your knowledge to the test in exciting Kahoot quizzes.

Basketball and Burgers
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Basketball and burgers! Shoot some hoops, test your skills, and enjoy a tasty burger to refuel after the game. A fun-filled day combining sport, challenges, and great food!

Gokarts & Minigolf
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We are back with the widely requested go-karts! Get ready to race your friends around the track before finishing the day with a round of mini golf.

Taekwondo and Tumble Time
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One for our sports lovers. Spend the morning practicing your taekwondo as we head back to Christchurch Olympic Taewkondo before tumbling, bouncing and cartwheeling through the afternoon with some gymnastics.

Manicures and Masterpieces
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Do you love going to the nail salon with friends and spending the afternoon doing arts and crafts? Well this programme is for you! Enjoy a relaxing morning flipping through polish colours, chatting with your nail tech and being pampered before spending the afternoon getting creative with fun arts and crafts.

Art & Creativity Day
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Spend the day getting inspired through art! Paint your own pottery masterpiece at the The Station Pottery Cafe before exploring the Art Gallery.

Climb, Roll & Strike
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Test your climbing skills at Clip & Climb before heading to the bowling lanes for some friendly competition. A day full of challenges, laughs and plenty of fun.

Putt, Play & Zap
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The ultimate game day. Show off your mini golf skills, challenge your friends in the arcade and finish with an exciting game of laser tag.

Hey Hanmer Getaway
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Another visit to one of our favourite places! We'll be hitting the hot pools, going for a walk if the weather is nice, playing card games in the evenings, and cooking yummy food together during this fun trip away!

Moxie: Garden & Crafts
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Tuesday's (20th October - 1st December) This 7-week course will be spent at the Richmond Community Garden, where we will learn all things gardening, form growing vegetables to harvesting produce, along with hands-on groundskeeping skills. This term, we are still incorporating arts and crafts into our sessions, adding a creative element to our time in the garden. Come along as we learn to be part of something bigger than ourselves. The skills we build are transferable to employment and aim to support our young people in preparing for the workplace.

Hauora On The Move
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Tuesday's (20th October - 1st December). In this 7-week course we will delve into the wellbeing principles of Te Whare Tapa Wha. Through group discussion and practice-based learning, we will identify and strengthen our own pillars of wellbeing. Our goal is to teach healthy habits and practices that will promote wellbeing and help you live a fuller life. A big focus for our activities will be low-impact movement, healthy eating, cooking and mindfulness.

Moxie Cooking and Crafts
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Wednesday's (21st October - 2nd December). Get ready to whip up some culinary and craft magic! This is a skills-based module focused on developing practical and employable skills. Half of this 7-week course will focus on building kitchen confidence and mastering a range of cooking skills. The other half will focus on craft skills with textiles, paint, and hard materials. We will also develop our customer service and sales skills when we take our products to markets.

Wednesdays On the Move
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Wednesday's (21st October - 2nd December) Let's get On The Move! Join us on Wednesday's across our 7-week term to learn and explore healthy ways of living. We will chat about different aspects of health and wellbeing each morning before heading out into the community to move our bodies. Join us for archery, surfing, rugby and lots more!

Life Skills: Making Moves
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Wednesday's (21st October - 2nd December) It's time to make a move! If you have been considering our 'On the Move' programmes but want to focus on just 2-3 skills a term then this is the programme for you! For this 7-week term, we are going to focus on building skills in the gym, racket and ball skills and healthy habits!

Quiet Zone: Painting Pottery
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Take some time to slow down and get creative in our Quiet Zone pottery painting session. Paint your own masterpiece at The Station Pottery Cafe in Rangiora. Enjoy a relaxing, creative day with friends.

Yoga Retreat
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Saturday 31st Oct- Monday 2nd November. Join us for an amazing weekend at Greenstone Retreat in Kumara! We have a yoga workshop booked in and will spend the rest of the weekend exploring the beautiful scenery of the West Coast. Please note this Short Break is Saturday- Monday!

Off Grid Camping in Timaru
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Unplug from the everyday and join us for a weekend of camping, adventure and connection in Timaru! We'll spend the weekend exploring the local area, trying new activities, and enjoying the outdoors while making memories with friends. From discovering hidden gems and sharing meals at camp to taking part in fun group activities, there's something for everyone! Pack your sense of adventure and get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter and great company.

Roll & Respawn
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Strike up some fun at the Archie Bros bowling lanes before taking on unlimited games at Timezone! Challenge your mates, try all the games, and enjoy an action-packed day of friendly competition and non-stop fun.

Silent Beats
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Pop on a pair of headphones and hit the dance floor at our Silent Beats party! Choose your favourite playlist, dance like nobody's watching, and enjoy fun games, great music, and plenty of laughs with friends. Get ready for an unforgettable disco experience!

Spring Sanctuary Short Break
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Enjoy a relaxing weekend away in Ashley! Stay on a stunning country property surrounded by blossoming trees, picturesque gardens and friendly farm animals. Relax by the pool, explore the grounds, enjoy great company and take in the fresh spring air.

Girls Club: Fairlie Pamper & Play
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Escape to Fairlie for a fun-filled Girls Club Getaway! Enjoy some well-deserved self-care, quality time with friends, visit the Shearers Quarters animals, play mini golf, and take part in plenty of fun and relaxing activities along the way.

It's a Carnival Party!
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Step right up and join us for a carnival-themed celebration! We'll be bringing all the fun of the carnival to you with exciting games, colourful face painting, a bouncy castle, tasty treats, and plenty of opportunities to laugh, play and connect with friends. Whether you're testing your skills at the games or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, this promises to be an evening full of fun, friendship and unforgettable memories.

Lake House Getaway
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Friday 27th November- Sunday 29th November. We are heading back to Black Forest Station for a weekend at the Lake House on beautiful Lake Benmore. We will explore Tekapo and surrounds and enjoy what Black Forest Station has to offer

Lads Club: Leisure Weekend
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Friday 27th November - Sunday 29th November. Escape to Windwhistle for a weekend away with Lads Club! From testing your aim with an archery session and relaxing in the hot pools to enjoying yummy food and exploring the local area, this Getaway is all about good company, new adventures, and making lasting memories.

Strikes & Slices
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Join us for a fun evening of bowling and pizza! Test your skills on the lanes, enjoy plenty of laughs with friends, and finish the night with a delicious pizza dinner.

Spin & Swim
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Feel the excitement as the jet boat twists and turns its way along the river. Then swap the spray for the swimming pools and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, laughs, and good company at the pools!

Christmas Parade & Picnic
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Celebrate the festive season with us at the Christchurch Christmas Show Parade! Enjoy a day filled with Christmas cheer as we watch the colourful parade, soak up the festive atmosphere, and explore the entertainment and displays. We'll also relax together with a packed picnic, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Ferry Fun Day
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Hop aboard the ferry for a scenic trip to Diamond Harbour! We will enjoy a picnic, explore the beautiful waterfront, play outdoor games, and treat ourselves to an ice cream.

Seeking Summits: Hanmer Adventure
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Join us for an unforgettable Seeking Summits Getaway in beautiful Hanmer Springs! Spend the weekend exploring the outdoors, connecting with friends, and stepping outside your comfort zone. We'll take part in an exciting water-based adventure, enjoy the stunning alpine surroundings, and make plenty of lasting memories along the way. Get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughter, and adventure!

Paws & Paddles
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Get ready for the purrfect day! Start with making a splash at the pools, then enjoy a cosy visit to the Catnap Cafe.

Firehouse Fun!
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Step back in time with a visit to the Ashburton Fire Museum! Explore vintage fire engines, equipment and stories from the past. Followed by a picnic and day of fun in Ashburton.

Christchurch Amazing Race
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Get ready for the Christchurch Amazing Race! Take on fun challenges, solve clues, and explore the city in this action-packed adventure. Work together, test your skills, and see if you can make it to the finish line first!

Adventure Park Day Out
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Lets go exploring at Adventure Park. Enjoy a chairlift ride high enough to see across the Canterbury Plains all the way to the Southern Alps! Then take on the trails, views, and activities the park has to offer.

Community Day
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Join us for a day of adventure and hanging out with our friends from Hohepa! Come and see old friends, meet new people, enjoy adventurous activities and a delicious barbecue lunch together.

January Forest Escape Youth Camp
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Tuesday 12th January - Friday 15th January 2027. Get ready for an unforgettable few days away filled with adventure, laughter, and new experiences in 2027! From exciting activities and team challenges to great food, camp games, and evenings spent making memories together, this is the perfect chance to step outside your comfort zone, build friendships, and have an amazing time.

Over 30's Club: Strike Up Some Fun
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Join us for a relaxed evening of friendly competition at the bowling alley before sharing a meal together. Connect with friends, share a few laughs while enjoying a fun night out.

Over 30's Club: Relax & Recharge
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Friday 6th- Sunday 8th November. Treat yourself to a relaxing weekend away in Methven. Soak it up in the hot pools, explore the local area, and spend quality time with friends in a laid-back atmosphere. This weekend is all about rest, relaxation and connection.

Over 30's Club: Christmas Celebration
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Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive evening full of laughter, delicious food and great company! Join us for Christmas-themed games, music, treats and plenty of holiday cheer as we celebrate together.

First Friday: Recreate Red Carpet Ball
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It's time for our Red Carpet Ball again! Dress to impress and get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, music, dancing, and fun. Walk the red carpet, enjoy the celebrations, and feel like a star for the evening!

First Friday: Christmas Party
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Ho, ho, ho... it's time for the event of the year! Dig out your Christmas outfit, and get ready for a jolly celebration! We'll share a delicious Christmas feast, battle it out in fun festive games, swap gifts, dance, laugh, and celebrate being together.

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Meet our vans
We love our vans, they help us make all our fun and engaging programmes happen!
The long awaited second vehicle for Christchurch, Enzo joined our southern team with very generous funding from NZCT Trust.
Brought brand new from Miles Toyota in Christchurch with funding from The Southern Trust and Canterbury Community Trust. Hilary has seen almost all of the South Island on many Getaways, Youth Camps and Short Breaks.
Nessie has recently relocated to the South Island to join Hilary and Enzo in Christchurch.
