Year 9 students at Waimea College have the opportunity to attend a 5 day camp at Rotoiti Lodge in the Nelson Lakes National Park.

This year there are 4 camps, classes are scheduled as follows:

The camps are carried out in a stimulating and safe outdoor environment. Students develop positive social interactions, challenge themselves both mentally and physically, and learn through being outside their comfort zone. The camps enable staff and students to work together away from the classroom setting.

The cost for each student for the camp is $300. This covers accommodation, food, transport, outdoor qualified instructors and use of specialist gear and equipment. There is an additional charge of up to $10 if gear needs to be hired from the Lodge. 

Students will also be able to select whether they want to participate in an off-site commercially operated activity of white-water rafting on the Buller River. The cost of this is an additional $120 which represents great value for this exciting activity. Please contact the Waimea College Finance Office if you are interested in setting up an automatic payment to help spread the cost.

A letter with more details including gear list and medical form, will be sent to you closer to the time of your teen's specific camp. We encourage students to take up this wonderful opportunity.

If you have any queries at this stage, please email andrea.phillips@waimea.school.nz (Rotoiti Lodge Liaison Teacher)