Primary School Programmes
Whenua Iti Outdoors offers a wide range of programmes that build in elements of adventurous, cultural and environmental learning into each experience. We enjoy working with schools to enhance the learning of their tamariki, incorporating the needs of the group and any classroom goals.
Our vision is to inspire positive change through our experiential learning programmes, using challenging, fun & engaging activities in the outdoors as our platform.
Lots of activities to choose from!
We have a great range of activities on offer that can be built into day programmes, multi-day programmes and even school camps! We provide all the specialist outdoor equipment as well as any personal gear for those that don’t have their own. Read more about our Outcomes & Activities.
Safety First
All the safety and regulatory requirements have been sorted. We are certified as a registered provider of outdoor activities. Read more about how we put Safety First.
Qualified & Experienced Educators
All programmes are delivered by our friendly and professional educators, who are highly trained and experienced facilitators with a passion for designing and delivering worldclass experiential learning programmes. Find out more about the benefits of Experiential Learning.
Facilities & Support
We can take care of group logistics, provide organisational support and even organise food! Or, you can choose to self-cater if you prefer. Find out more about our Our Facilities.
"Courses are highly relevant and well planned, with activities designed with students’ safety in mind. The professional staff and ongoing nature of reflective practices help ensure the courses meet stakeholder needs."
- NZQA External Evaluation Report, 2019
"Thank you so much for pushing me out of my comfort zone and giving me the ability to trust in myself to do the right thing and that it will turn out ok."
- Student
Primary School Programmes
Nature Exploration Camp
A 3 day nature-based camp package for Primary School students. We have designed this camp to be full of fun outdoors and nature connection activities to maximise learning opportunities for…
- Adventure
- Environment
Māwhera Adventurers
The Māwhera Adventurers programme is designed for young adventurers and involves 5 days of action, nature immersion and outdoor exploration for tamariki from the Greymouth Region. Whilst exploring, Māwhera adventurers…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
Kawatiri Adventurers
Tamariki will have the chance to explore the outdoors with experienced instructors from Whenua Iti Outdoors, to build confidence and connect to nature while having fun at different wilderness locations….
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
Rā Ora Programme (Wellbeing Day)
The Rā Ora (Wellbeing Day) Programme has been created to provide tamariki a fun day of active recreation and outside play, encouraging positive health & wellbeing. Programme Overview Tamariki will…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
- Health & Wellbeing
- Cultural
Tamariki Tiaki
Designed to build more meaningful connections to our local environment, the Tamariki Tiaki Programme will extend students’ experiences of the natural world through exploration, discovery, restoration and cultural understanding. Programme…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
- Health & Wellbeing
Kaitiaki Kids
The Kaitiaki Kids holiday programme is designed as a stepping stone for intermediate-aged adventurers towards our fully residential (overnight) journey programmes. The Kaitaiki Kids programme incorporates a single overnight adventure…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
MEA – Mini Environmental Adventure
Designed for younger adventurers, the Mini Environmental Adventure Programme will extend student’s experiences of the natural world through exploration, play, asking questions and discussions. Programme Overview Students will go on…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
MOA – Mini Outdoor Adventure
Designed for younger adventurers, the Mini Outdoor Adventure programme helps to develop student’s self-confidence, resilience and team work skills. Programme Overview Make the outdoors your classroom for the day! Tamariki…
- Adventure
Tailored Programmes – Primary Schools
We can create a unique experiential learning programme that will be designed to meet your goals. Get your students out the classroom for an organised, adventurous and engaging Experiential Learning…
- Adventure
- Cultural
- Environment
Leadership Exploration
This course is for Year 8 students with a focus on developing students’ independence and leadership skills. Growing young leaders at Whenua Iti Outdoors centres around a relationship-based kaupapa to…
- Adventure
Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC)
As a well-established provider of Experiential Learning we offer quality learning in a challenging, yet safe, education setting. Tamariki get to work together as a team, develop their confidence and…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Cultural
Go Wild (in Nature!)
The Go Wild programme is designed for our younger adventurers and involves 5 days of action, nature immersion and outdoor exploration. Whilst exploring, Go Wild adventurers will go on a…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
Junior Journey
Let your tamariki go on a Journey of discovery, to explore the outdoors and discover their potential. The Junior Journey heads to the outdoor sweet spots of our region, designed…
- Adventure
- Environment
Primary School Programmes
Download our programme for full course descriptions for LEOTC programmes, options for school camps & Holiday programmes.
What is Experiential Learning?
Find out a little more about the educational philosophy that underpins the programmes we deliver at Whenua Iti Outdoors.
Want to find out more about a programme or have a question for us? Talk to one of our friendly team - we're happy to help.