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Unleashing potential in young people to Live Life Wide Open
So many young people do not believe in their potential! We do. Youth Encounter provides a safe and supportive space where young people can grow in confidence, find purpose, and build resilience.
Our therapeutic, activity-based programs empower them to unleash their potential, helping them live life wide open as resilient, purpose-driven individuals.
Youth Encounter is a vibrant community dedicated to empowering the youth of Aotearoa NZ to live life wide open!
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We are thrilled to offer a 4-day snow camp, where you'll enjoy skiing or snowboarding on Mount Ruapehu's Whakapapa ski field while staying at an alpine lodge at the base of the ski field road. Evenings will be filled with fun camp activities such as cooking dinner, games, hanging out with great people, and engaging in life-giving discussions about faith.
When: 28th Sept - 2nd Oct 2025
Where: SU Adventure Lodge
Who: 10-16 year old's
Fee: $250 early bird (any rental equipment or lift passes you require will be at your own additional cost)
Get refreshed at our Young Adults Refresh camp! We will be exploring new ideas about life, God and people, while riding dirt bikes and other fun activities. Come refresh your mind-set and with like-minded people, who want to discover their God-given potential to Live Life Wide Open.
When: November 7th - 9th 2025
Where: Paengeroa, BOP
Who: 17-24yrs
Camp Fee: $180
Dirt Bike Hire: $150
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