Term Four Summer Holidays
DECEMBER • WATER • SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Term Four Summer School Holidays programmes – Ten Water Adventures
TWO WEEKS. TEN WATER ADVENTURES.
Camp Cousteau
Camp Cousteau is all about water, exploration and building confidence in aquatic environments. Across the summer programme, participants develop practical skills through paddling, kayaking, raft building, coasteering and other water-based adventures. Each experience encourages teamwork, problem-solving and water awareness while helping participants become more confident and capable around the water.
Week One
Monday
Day 1
SuP
Participants demonstrate stable paddling technique, safe falling/re-mounting, and basic self-rescue in controlled conditions.
Tuesday
Day 2
Sea Kayak
Participants demonstrate efficient forward paddling, safe turning/stopping, and group paddling protocols on open water.
Wednesday
Day 3
Raft Build
Participants design and build a functional raft that floats and can be propelled, demonstrating teamwork and practical problem-solving.
Thursday
Day 4
Coasteering – Cudlip Point or Tawharanui
Participants demonstrate safe movement across rocky coastal terrain, hazard spotting, and confidence in water entries/exits under supervision.
Friday
Day 5
15 water competencies
Participants are assessed against a defined competency checklist and achieve documented sign-off on mastered skills.
5-DAY STACK
Make it a full summer camp experience
Turn five days of water adventures into a complete camp experience, with the group staying together, sharing meals and enjoying several days away from home. Stay at Sullivans Bay with glamping accommodation and spend the week building confidence across paddling, rafting, coasteering and water skills.
GLAMPING
$100pp/night
FOOD ADD-ON
$50pp/night
Stay
Sullivans Bay
Week Two
Monday
Day 6
Snorkel Goat Island
Participants demonstrate correct mask/snorkel technique, calm breathing, and safe buddy procedures in a designated zone.
Tuesday
Day 7
Boogie Board
Participants demonstrate surf-zone awareness and controlled wave selection while maintaining safe spacing and exits.
Wednesday
Day 8
Dragon Boating Westhaven Marina – outsourced
Participants demonstrate synchronised paddling timing and team communication, improving stroke consistency across a crew.
Thursday
Day 9
Sprint Kayaking Lake Pupuke – outsourced
Participants improve stroke efficiency by demonstrating correct catch, exit, and posture over repeated short efforts.
Friday
Day 10
Surfing Muriwai – outsourced
Participants demonstrate surf etiquette, safe board handling, and progress toward controlled pop-up or prone riding appropriate to level.
5-DAY STACK
Make it a full summer camp experience
Make the week a complete coastal camp experience, with shared accommodation, meals and several days of water-based adventure. Stay at Muriwai and experience a mix of snorkelling, bodyboarding, kayaking, dragon boating and surfing—all while building confidence and practical water skills.
GLAMPING
$100pp/night
FOOD ADD-ON
$50pp/night
Stay
Muriwai
SAFE, GUIDED AND FULLY EQUIPPED
Choose one day—or create a full holiday week
Places are limited to maintain strong supervision and a positive group experience. All specialist activity equipment is supplied, with clear information provided before each program day.
Flexible booking
Book selected days or combine multiple activities across the programme.
Expert supervision
Delivered by experienced outdoor educators and activity guides.
Equipment included
Specialist gear and safety equipment are supplied for each activity.