Schools Outdoor Activities Education
Schools Go Windsurfing Day
Education Outside the Classroom - The Benefits
Education Outdoors NZ maintains that the primary purpose of Education Outside The Classroom is to enrich the learning of students and their studies have shown that educationally sound EOTC experiences can enrich student learning across the curriculum.
The establishment of positive relationships with teachers and peers can foster a sense of belonging to communities and environments that is essential to on-going learning.
Elements Watersports Go Sailing, Go Kayaking, Go Paddleboarding, Go Windsurfing Days and Residential Camps at the beautiful McLarens Falls provide the perfect link to schools Health and Physical Education curriculum.
Our EOTC programmes are specifically designed to cover many of the key areas at each level, including Personal growth, Identity and relationships, Safety management, Environment, New challenges and Social and Cultural factors whilst also promoting water safety skills to develop lifelong learning around the aquatic environment.
Key Water Safety messages, supported by resources from WaterSafe Auckland, Watersafety NZ, Coastguard Boating Education and Yachting New Zealand are incorporated throughout our programmes, with teamwork, communication, confidence and water safety skills all part and parcel of a challenging and fun learning environment. Elements Watersports have been providing these great opportunities for school children around New Zealand for the past 6 years.
Our staff are professionally qualified watersport & sport and recreation instructors ensuring your students are provided with an outdoor education programme full of experiences and skills that are safe, fun, enlightening and that will last a lifetime. Click here to find out more about what some of our students have said about their EOTC program and a list of schools currently enjoying these great opportunities.
Watersport Go Days and Half Day Activities At Kulim Park
Elements Watersports delivers a variety of EOTC programmes for your Year 4 to Year 12 students.
Choose From
A Sailing or Windsurfing Go Day or Half Day
3 Day Learn to Sail or Learn to Windsurf Course
Or let us organise your Residential Camps here in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.
Active Learning Watersports Go Day Options
Schools Go Sailing Day
- Go Sailing
- Go Windsurfing
- Go Kayaking
- Go Paddleboarding
- Multi Activity Day
Kids Go Windsurf Activity Day
Residential Camp Options
- Go Sailing
- High Ropes Courses
- Go Windsurfing
- Go Kayaking
- Horse riding
- Go Paddleboarding
- Mountain Biking
- Raft Building
Elements Watersports provides all the necessary Safety Equipment and RAMS, watersports equipment, wetsuits, lifejackets and spray tops for every child.
Each student receives a Safe Boating pack full of fun Water Safety resources and further information on joining our Learn to Sail or Learn to Windsurf and School Holiday Programmes. Teachers also receive a resource pack with helpful information on Water Safety education to assist in continuing education from the classroom.
Bookings and Information
It is important that schools book in advance in order to prevent disappointment, as these programmes are very busy. To enable us to discuss your schools educational aims and objectives and design a programme tailor made to your needs, and for more information on these fantastic opportunities for your school or for references, please contact us by calling 0800 486 729 or emailing info@elementswatersports.co.nz.
Active participation in the outdoors not only provides enjoyment and adventure, but it is also important for health and promoting conservation values.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
