"Eddy Out" Program

By Otago Masonic Charitable Trust | Posted: Thursday September 7, 2023

The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust and The Peel Forest Outdoor Centre Youth Adventure Program - 9 to 16 December 2023

8 days of learning, making friends, personal development and fun.

This program was devised to provide participants with a once in a lifetime opportunity to engage with the wilderness and also develop themselves and their ability to relate to, and work with others. The program will push participants beyond their comfort zones and provide strong shared experiences to last a lifetime, all while enjoying themselves.

Ultimately, it is hoped to show participants that they can achieve more than they perceived and believed, inspire them to push harder, lean on the team, hold each other up and value the wilderness. All while eating good food and enjoying good company with new friends.

The course name ‘Eddy Out’ refers to paddling a river. We often pull into the calm water on the side for a breather. Once there, the idea of eddying out back into the flow can be very daunting. This analogy very easily relates to life. ‘Eddy Out’; take on a new challenge, lead a team, be part of a team, complete a journey you may not think possible. The program will provide many opportunities to step out within a supportive environment, learning skills that can last a lifetime. And visit incredible wild places on that journey.

The course includes: helping to plan the activities with course Instructors, personal and team challenges, abseiling, a multi day tramp, rock climbing, rafting and kayaking on the Rangitata River, all with lots of fun and adventure.

The course is open to Year 12 and Year 13 students from across Otago High Schools.

COST - only $100 per participant.

The balance of the cost of the program will be met by the Trust.

Phone: 027 2213526 or email:[email protected]

See photos of last years course on our web site - omct.co.nz