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Unleashing potential in young people to Live Life Wide Open
At Youth Encounter, we create safe spaces of belonging where young people can unleash their God-given potential and Live Life Wide Open.
Through therapeutic, activity-based programmes like mentoring, counselling, camps, and leadership development, we empower rangatahi aged 9โ24 to grow in identity, purpose, hope, and resilience.
Too many young people today are weighed down by insecurity, a lack of direction, hopelessness, and experiences of victimisation. Thatโs why we create safe spaces of belonging where both rangatahi and staff can discover their value, grow in confidence, and thrive together.
We are based in Paengeroa, Te Puke, with young people accessing our services from across the Bay of Plenty, and North Island-wide through our camps.
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When: 17-19 April 2026
๐ Where: Wanhill's Residence, Pukehina
๐ฅ Who: 16+ years
๐ฐ Camp Fee: $100 (heavily subsidized)
๐๏ธ Dirt Bike & Gear Hire: $150
๐ Register below to apply for the leadership and development weekend camp.
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Our approach to safety is fundamental to the success of our organisation. At Youth Encounter, we believe in creating a culture of safety, driven by our top leadership with the systems in place to filter down to our participants. Click here to learn more about our safety and risk disclaimer.