Summer activities await you

.Over recent months the Society’s member based publication the “REVIEW” and weekly articles on this website have encouraged members to take up sporting challenges, like sailing, and/or enrolling on an outward bound course. Undoubtedly many members entertained the idea of taking up one of the sporty challenges, took note of one of the many options available and never quite found the time to take the next step. Well believe it or not folks summer is just around the corner. With the sun on our backs it’s time to explore the outdoors and become active.

The new Outward Bound’s Activate course is a good place to start. The course gives people with a physical disability, the opportunity to have their own Outward Bound experience in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. If you are keen you need to be in quick as the annual event begins on Sunday 20th to Friday 25th November.

Activities include sailing, open-top kayaking, harnessed high-ropes course and fun team-building challenges. All activities have been modified to suit people aged 18-80 years who use manual wheelchairs, crutches or walkers. The challenges are designed to get you outside your comfort zone and push your limits, in a safe and supportive environment. Some of the benefits you will get from Activate are increased confidence and self-belief, which will help you to reach your full potential both on the course and when you return home. It's also a great opportunity to meet new people from around New Zealand and work as a team, developing your communication, problem solving and leadership skills along the way.

The course fee is $1,900 per person, which includes all accommodation, food, staffing and activities. Outward Bound can also support you with funding your course fees so don't let this stop you from enrolling.