Parkinsons - UPBEAT - Outward Bound

Parkinsons - UPBEAT

For Ages 18-64 Duration 7 days

UPBEAT is a seven day course for people who have early-onset Parkinson's. This is your opportunity to get outdoors and have your own Outward Bound experience in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and renew your zest for life!

This course is suitable for people who have early-onset Parkinsons who are under 65 years of age. To safely and fully participate in the course you must be able to participate in a full day’s activities (with rest breaks), comfortable in water and getting your head underwater (wearing a life jacket), independent in all personal cares and finally able to work well with others in a team environment.

UPBEAT is subsidised by Outward Bound's generous donors. Participants pay a contribution towards the course cost.

I found the course life changing. Everyone in life has troubles and I now think I am doing OK. I am not disabled and I am still living and able to enjoy myself. On the Outward Bound course I had fun, and with or without Parkinsons having fun is what is important in life.

Monica

 

Bookings & Fees

26 March - 1 April 2025

Email adapted@outwardbound.co.nz for more information
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About the course

Just like any other Outward Bound course, you will experience activities like sailing, rock climbing, kayaking, and high ropes utilising the bush, mountains and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. Activities will be adapted to individual student’s abilities. 

Like all our courses, UPBEAT will challenge any self-imposed limitations of your capabilities through shared adventure involving outdoor and personal reflection challenges. 

You will be supported by two Outward Bound Kaiako/Instructors and two support workers.

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Meet our Adapted team

Andrea Smart (she/her) -  Disability & Inclusion Specialist 

Kia ora, I have extensive knowledge of working in the disability sector in my professional capacity as a physiotherapist. I am passionate about inclusion and empowering everyone to participate in activities within their own capability.

I believe in supporting people to learn through doing, to build on their own strengths and to empower advocacy to develop a strong voice and vision for their own future.

My main role here at Outward Bound is support you and the team across the adapted courses. I'm here to help you find the right course so that you have the best experience during your time with us.

Want to have a chat? Please get in touch with me at adapted@outwardbound.co.nz

Our Disability & Inclusions Specialist

Andrea Smart

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What you'll need

When you come to Outward Bound, there are items that you will need to bring with you and items that we will supply. As for the things that you need to bring - we encourage you to borrow as many items as you can, or buy second hand!

Check out our course gear list for a full run down and some hot tips on what to bring and what not to.

Gear List

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FAQs

Some of our commonly asked questions answered...

Two Outward Bound instructors will be with your group for the entire course through all activities. Two Parkinson's New Zealand staff members will also be in attendance as support workers.

You don't need to be a flash swimmer, but you need to be comfortable in water.

That means getting your head underwater. We have lifejackets available at all times.

View all our Frequently Asked Questions

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