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