School Camps
Below is the activities we can run for your school camp! All of the following activities can be adjusted for all ages and abilities. Our trained staff will create a programme specifically designed to meet your learning intentions for camp, and to make sure everyone has fun!
- Tree Climbing- Climb to the top of the huge pine and gum tree on site at the Forest Camp then compete in our crazy milk crate stacking challenge.
- Rock Climbing- Goat Crag is just a 2.5km drive from the Forest Camp and has two great climbs up this challenging rock face.
- Mountain Biking- One of our most popular activities. Our instructors know the forest tracks like the back of their hands and will take you on a beautiful ride through the Hanmer Heritage Forest. We can also assist with NCEA Unit Standard and Achievement Standard assessments.
- Mission Impossible- Our problem solving team building challenge designed to suit all ages and abilities.
- Orienteering- Focused on map reading skills and managing self, students set off in teams into the Heritage Forest to collect as many points as they can.
- Bush Skills- Learn the ins of the outdoors! We cover natural shelter building, dressing for the outdoors, water collection and safety and make hot drinks on a Trangia Stoves.
- Tramping/ Walking- Choose from one session trips like the Waterfall Walk or whole day trips like Mt Isobel.
- Overnight Camp- For a real camping experience we will take you into our camp spot hidden in native bush. Cook your dinner on Trangia stoves, collect water from the stream, and sleep in a tent under the Hanmer Springs stars.
- Stream Walk- Just a short drive over Jacks Pass is the Clarence River and Possum Gut Gorge. A memorable water experience for young people. Can be linked in with a tramp and overnight camp.
- Low Ropes- A challenging and fun team building activity. Hidden in the forest, work your way through a sequence of low rope activities.
To book your school camp activities please download the booking form and email the completed form to activityhanmer@gmail.com
We deliver the key competencies and values of the New Zealand School’s Curriculum document through outdoor education based activities.
Activity Hanmer is AdventureMark Safety Audit Certified more information here
The Hanmer Springs Forest Camp is an ideal setting for a School Camp.
"We offer facilities for one class, multiple classes, small leadership groups or sports teams. Whatever the size of your group we have the accommodation to suit."
The Forest Camp pride themselves on their clean, green image and are 100% focused on sustainability. We love this as it aligns perfectly with our Activity Hanmer goals towards sustainability so that we can continue to operate for many years to come.
"We offer facilities for one class, multiple classes, small leadership groups or sports teams. Whatever the size of your group we have the accommodation to suit."
The Forest Camp pride themselves on their clean, green image and are 100% focused on sustainability. We love this as it aligns perfectly with our Activity Hanmer goals towards sustainability so that we can continue to operate for many years to come.
