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School Holiday Programmes

Peel Forest Outdoor Centre activities offerings for kids during the school holidays. Choose from a variety of activities or sign up for a whole week!

Introduction

October 2024 – 50% Discount

Funded by The Timaru District Council Youth Entertainment Fund to subsidise the cost.

$80-$120 per day

$40-$60 per day

Locations:

Vary each day – see program schedule

Time:

Vary each day – see program schedule

Age Requirements:

Appropriate for ages 8-10+

Age minimum is 8+ on all days except kayaking and canyoning which are 10+

Kids 8-11 years old require adult accompaniment on high ropes and rock days

Programme Overview:

Sign up for the whole week – or choose to come for just one day!

We have a variety of activities to choose from including:

 – Bush Day

 – High Ropes

 – Canyoning

 – Rock Climbing

 – Flat Water Kayaking

 – White Water Rafting 

Check out the activities below for more description on each day.

Gear

Please prepare to bring or notify us of any gear needed as outlined by the gear list below and on the PDFs provided.

Transportation

Transportation is provided from Kennedy Park East gate in Geraldine to the activity location for all programmes unless otherwise stated.

 

If you do not plan to meet us at the given location (eg. would rather meet in Peel Forest than Geraldine) or are having difficulty finding transportation please let us know! 

We may be able to help organise carpooling and also have a limited amount of space available to travel with our instructors, but it may mean departing early/arriving late.

Our Guarantee

  • No cancellations. We aim to run this programme in the order scheduled below. However, the weather doesn’t always play ball and we may need to swap activities around or change locations to suit the conditions. We’ll give participants the choice to attend the activity they planned on a different day or the day you planned with a new activity and refund the difference. 
  • No minimum numbers. We’ll run with whoever signs up, even if it’s just one person. Lucky you!

Look at some of our participants in action!

Holiday Programme Schedule

Check out our upcoming courses below to see what dates these activities are scheduled for. We may not offer every activity each school holiday. 

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Gear List

Come prepared to spend the whole day outside in the elements!

Daily gear lists can be found under each activity above or read below for a general list for the whole week.

Everyday Compulsory

  • Lunch and snacks
  • Drink bottle with enough water for the day
  • Sunscreen/sunglasses/cap
  • Spare warm layers
  • Any personal medication

We Supply

  • All activity specific/technical gear required!
  • Any additional extra warm gear

Optional Gear

  • Camera
  • Your own rock-climbing shoes/gear
  • Your own wetsuit for kayaking/rafting
  • Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
  • Puffer jacket
  • Beanie

Bush/High Ropes/Rock Climbing

Everyday list, plus:
  • Backpack to fit all of your things
  • Activewear (no cotton)
  • Raincoat (we’ll go rain or shine!)
  • Well-fitting lace up trainers

Kayaking/Rafting/Canyoning

Everyday list, plus:
  • Togs
  • Thermal polypro/woolen longsleeve
  • Thermal polypro/woolen leggings
  • Thermal polypro/neoprene socks
  • Spare fleece/polypro layer
  • Old shorts (for wearing over wetsuit)
  • Old pair of running shoes (surf/swim booties are NOT appropriate for rafting)
  • Spare change of clothes and shoes
  • Towel

Other activities

We aim to provide opportunities for all to experience, learn and grow. Our safe, affordable, and quality outdoor and environmental programmes are designed to educate, challenge and inspire.