School holiday camps
Holiday Camps for Kids and Teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand
If your kids get bored in the holidays or if you need to work, then have a look at our pick of active overnight holiday camps in Auckland for Kids and Teenagers. Auckland has lots of fun school holiday camps on offer where they get to learn lots of new things, make some new friends and they won’t get bored. Choose from surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, horse riding and more different types of holiday camps.
Tikapa Moana Youth Explorer Five Day Sailing & Kayak Journey
Departs Auckland CBD, New Zealand
30 September to 4 October 2024
www.nzsailingtrust.com/sail-kayak
Tīkapa Moana Youth Explorer challenges all students between 14-18 years of age to find the grit and determination to succeed. The first two nights will be spent sailing on either Lion New Zealand, or Steinlager 2. Everyone can learn to sail the boats, read the weather, help with the meal preparation and sleep onboard.
The next two nights will be spent on the water with Auckland Sea Kayaks, where students will learn how to kayak and camp in tents in a safe, fun and supportive environment
They will dig deep to find ways to collaborate and complete both individual and shared goals. They will learn new life skills, forge friendships and know that the experience has been truly life changing.
All sailing, kayak and camping equipment, food and professional guides are provided. This programme also meets the requirements the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.
Spaces are limited, book onlin
Sonshine Ranch Riding and Adventure Camps
Sonshine Ranch, 223 Creightons Road, Clevedon, South Auckland
Runs during each school holiday
sonshineranch.co.nz/camps-activities
Sonshine Ranch holiday camps for girls and boys aged 10 to 15 years for beginner and intermediate to advanced levels of horse riding.
Camps have an element of Christian teaching. You can choose from adventure camps, ranch camps or the summer riding camp.
The Ultimate Kids Surf Camp with Aotearoa Surf
Moirs Point Camp, 117 Estuary Drive, Mangawhai Heads, Auckland
October and January school holidays
aotearoasurf.co.nz/ultimate-kids-surf-camp/
An Epic 5 Night, Fun Filled Adventure! Experience the ultimate adventure for kids aged 8-15 at the all-inclusive Ultimate Kids’ Surf Camp. Building on the success of our Aotearoa Surf holiday programs, this camp is designed to create confident and happy young surfers while providing them with the experience of a lifetime.
Each day, your kids will enjoy exhilarating surf lessons alongside a wide range of thrilling activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, volleyball, yoga, a waterslide, and a confidence course. They’ll also get to embrace the fun of camp-style accommodation, complete with campfires and BBQs. Rest assured, all necessary equipment will be provided by Aotearoa Surf. Don’t miss out on this action-packed adventure that guarantees unforgettable memories for your kids and a well-deserved break for you.
Camp spaces are limited, find out more and book online here.
YMCA - Camp Adair holiday camp
2487 Hunua Road, Hunua, Auckland 2583
July and October Camps
https://www.ymcanorth.org.nz/find-your-local/camp-adair-hunua/holiday-camps/
Camp Adair offers a range of holiday camp options for 6 to 14 year olds during the school holidays.
Camp include super cool activities like mud-slide, glow worms, camp fires, flying foxes, high ropes, archery and more. Children get to experience independence, meet new friends, develop confidence and other skills such as team-work and communication.