Maunga to Moana Program

While the program is a whole lot of fun, the key qualities kids will take away are improved confidence in the open water, ability to make good decisions around the water, environmental and cultural appreciation, connectedness to our local waters, and of course skill development in waka ama and stand up paddling.

Open to students Year 7 (or age 10) and above, this program is a series of four daily sessions from 9:30am to 2pm Monday to Thursday of this school holidays. You can opt to partake in one or two weeks, which are jam packed.

The program will include:

- Stand up paddling skill development, games, rescue training, adventures.

- Waka ama skill development, racing, rescue training.

- Mauao walks, boot camp activities, weaving, rongoā.

- Games, swimming, diving, fishing.

- Bad weather contingencies include hot pools, Kewpie cruise, movies.

Program schedule:

9:30am to 2:00pm 

1st week of holidays Monday to Thursday - FULL

2nd week of holidays Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri as that Thursday is ANZAC Day - LIMITED SPACES LEFT

Participants must:

- Be ok with getting wet

- Come prepared to get wet every session

- Bring food and water

- Bring a complete change of clothes, towel and warm gear

- Disclose any medical concerns or injuries

- Be able to participate in all four sessions per program

Feel free to get in touch if you have any queries! Otherwise it’s easy enough to book right away!

Will this program benefit your taiohi/youth, but will struggle to afford it? We may be able to have the full fees sponsored. Sponsorship available for Tauranga residents only.

CLICK HERE to complete our form to be approved for sponsorship.