Introduction
Courses, Camps, Clubs and Competitions
At James Hargest College there are a variety of opportunities for students to involve themselves in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Pursuits. View our Outdoor Recreation course here.
Outdoor Education & Outdoor Pursuits
- A Year 12 full year Outdoor Recreation course
- Term 1 - 4 Day Wanaka Camp - Whitewater Kayak/Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking
- Term 2 - 3 Day Stewart Island Camp - Tramping & Orienteering
- Term 3 - 2 Day Wanaka Snow Farm Camp - Cross Country Skiing and Snow Caving
- Term 4 - Single Track Mountain Biking and bike repairs
Other year levels:
- Three day Year 9 camp at Curio Bay
- Four Day Year 10 Camp at Borland Lodge in the Fiordland National Park
- Rock Climbing Club
- Canoe Polo competition
- Kayaking trips & competitions
- Snowboarding and Skiing trips & competitions
Exciting & Challenging Programme
As part of an exciting and challenging programme participants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain qualifications
- Find out more about themselves
- Co-operate in a team situation
- Show leadership
- Plan and organise activities
- Challenge themselves
- Grow in confidence
- Experience outdoor recreation
- Learn new skills
- Have fun in the outdoors
Activities Available
- Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Tramping
- Orienteering
- Snow Caving (includes cross country skiing)
- First Aid
- Risk Management
Other Clubs and Competitions
Some of the clubs & competitions available to students include:
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Surfing
- Kayaking Down River racing
- Kayaking Slalom
- Canoe Polo
- Boardercross & Halfpipe
- Skiing Giant Slalom
- Orienteering