Holiday Programmes
!!!!!Dates for JULY 2025 are now available!!!!
Our Programmes
INVERCARGILL | GORE | OTAUTAU
During the holidays we offer days filled with fun, discovery and adventure in nature while learning bushcraft and survival skills:
We have options to suit all ages and programmes vary each holidays:
A THREE day adventurous, CHILD VS WILD survival quest (7-13yo)
BUSH KIDS: A ONE day bushcraft experience with True in Nature (7-13yo)
TEEN VS WILD - An action packed 3 day venture for 11-16 year olds full of bushcraft and physical and mental teamwork challenges.
A WILD DAY OUT - A fun and challenging day of bushcraft and survival for 11-16 year olds.
NATURAL CREATORS - Creating with natural materials and cooking with wholesome foods. For ages 5 - 16 !!!!!!
We also offer in some holidays:
Our SAPLINGS programme is aimed at 5-7 year olds with a caregiver to enjoy connecting in nature while learning new skills.
A FAMILY FUN DAY is for the whole family, to connect and have fun.
Activities will include some of the following depending on the venue, group’s needs, group dynamics and of course the weather and season!! There will be variation each day.
Fire starting* and cooking (*only available at certain locations)
Knife work, whittling, carving
Shelter Building
Bush exploration, navigation, orienteering, foraging
Nature inspired arts and crafts
Cooking wholesome and nutritious food
Learning about animals and plants
Survival skills and much much more
Calendar for July 2025
Please scroll down passed the calendar for all the information. This is just an outline of what is on offer.
FIRST WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS
SECOND WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS
JULY’S PROGRAMME IN DETAIL
CHILD vs WILD: 7- 13 year olds
[3 DAYS, 9am-3pm] INVERCARGILL
An adventure Quest carried out in THREE locations. (Based in Invercargill). Where children spend two fun and exciting days learning and acquiring essential bush craft and survival skills in anticipation of the final challenge.
On the third day they will set off to work together in mini teams on their quest to solve puzzles, survive the course and put their newly learnt or advanced skills to use in the ultimate survival challenge!
Details of the challenge will only be revealed on the day!!!
This is NOT overnight!!!
DATES: Monday 30th June - Wednesday 2nd July. 9am - 3pm. INVERCARGILL ONLY
PRICE: $210 per child
DISCOUNT: For a 10% sibling discount enter SIBLINGS in the coupon code
Limited to 15 children
A WILD DAY OUT: 11-16 year olds
INVERCARGILL ONLY
[1 DAY: 9am-3pm]
Experience an exciting day of bushcraft and survival skills away from screens and social media for our teens. Where they can connect with other like minded teenagers, forming meaningful connections in a great setting and fostering a sense of independence that they all crave
Activities will include some of the following depending on the venue, group’s needs, group dynamics and of course the weather and season!! There will be variation each day.
Fire starting* and cooking (*only available at certain locations)
Knife work, whittling, carving
Shelter Building
Bush exploration, navigation, orienteering, foraging
Nature inspired arts and crafts
Cooking wholesome and nutritious food
Learning about animals and plants
Survival skills and much much more
PRICE: $75 per child per day
DISCOUNT: For a 10% sibling discount enter SIBLINGS in the coupon code.
When booking multiple days enter 2PLUSDAYS as the coupon code for a 10% discount.
Limited to 15 children
BUSH KIDS: 7-16 year olds
[single days, 9am-3pm] INVERCARGILL and GORE
A one day bushcraft and survival day experience.
We are opening it up to a larger age range these holidays and on the day the group will be split into smaller groups according to ages and to be with their friends.
Activities will include some of the following depending on the venue, group’s needs, group dynamics and of course the weather and season!! There will be variation each day.
Fire starting* and cooking (*only available at certain locations)
Knife work, whittling, carving
Shelter Building
Bush exploration, navigation, orienteering, foraging
Nature inspired arts and crafts
Cooking wholesome and nutritious food
Learning about animals and plants
Survival skills and much much more
PRICE: $75 per child per day
DISCOUNT: For a 10% sibling discount enter SIBLINGS in the coupon code.
When booking multiple days enter 2PLUSDAYS as the coupon code for a 10% discount.
WILD WOMEN - Friday 11th July
6pm-8pm - Invercargill
A night for the mums/ grandmums and other wild women. We will enjoy a night by the fire, some torch lit orienteering. It’s time full of fun, new skills and time connecting with other amazing women out in nature. Time to just BE yourself!
Our SAPLINGS Programme
Come and enjoy a special day with your child or grandchild.
Some quality time, just the two of you, out exploring in nature and trying new things.
This day has been created for families with younger children in mind. Saplings who are emerging explorers yet still need a little more guidance.
Enthusiastic for experiencing the arts of whittling and the joy of cooking in the fire as well as exploring the forest and playing games. You will enjoy a day of just being with your child alongside them as they discover new skills.
You will also be gifted the opportunity to marvel and relish in your child’s capabilities and join them in their joy and wonder.
(Babies welcome, Toddlers can become a difficulty to manage around these activities)
Dates tbc next holidays/ weekend
10am - 3pm
The price is $65 per Adult AND Child - Additional participating children will be $30 for the day.
Limited to 15 Children
FAMILY FUN DAY
Come and enjoy a day in nature, learning bushcraft skills together, having fun and enjoy being a child again.
Head home feeling connected as a family with your buckets filled.
All ages welcome.
7 plus year olds can be dropped off! Under 7’s will require adults to stay and play!
*conditions apply
“If we want our children to move mountains, we first have to let them out of their chairs”.
- Nicolette Sowder