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SAINT KENTIGERN COLLEGE

Building Tomorrow's Leaders, Today

 

Outward Bound courses empower people to unlock their full potential through life-changing journeys in the outdoors. Nestled in the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds with the mountains, bush, and waterways as our classroom, our courses challenge people to step beyond their comfort zones, building resilience, self-awareness, and deeper connections with themselves and the world around them.

Our three-week Outward Bound courses - for 16-18 year olds - give young people the chance to step away from their everyday routines and discover what they’re capable of. Through real-world challenges and shared experiences, they develop confidence, independence and practical life skills that prepare them for the transition into adulthood.

If you are interested in registering for the Saint Kentigern College Group Booking, please register your interest.

OUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

Connection

Students develop an understanding of their capabilities. They learn respect and build more meaningful connections with others.

Discovering their best self

They build self-awareness, identity and acceptance and experience working as part of a wider team.

Readiness for adulthood

Students gain practical life skillsthat prepare them to thrive beyond school.

Confidence and independence

They’ll build the self-belief and decision-making skills to make sound decisions and face life’s challenges with resilience.

Image | OBNZ | Sailing Classic | Nick

COURSE DATES

  • 2nd December - 22nd December 2025

  • 30th March - 19th April 2026

COURSE COSTS

  • Group total: $85,000 (includes GST)

  • Per person: $6,071.40 (includes GST)

This includes a $11,516 group booking discount ($822.60 per person). It covers a three-week group booking with a maximum of 14 participants and includes all food, activities, gear, facilitation and accommodation.

Note: The group booking price of $85,000 is the same regardless of participant numbers. A minimum of 8 participants is required to deliver the programme.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

As well as skills for life, three-week Outward Bound courses contribute towards all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award as below:

Registered for Bronze

You can use the course for your:

  1. Bronze Training

  2. Bronze Practice Journey

  3. Bronze Qualifying Journey

Registered for Silver

You can use the course for your:

  1. Silver Training

  2. Silver Practice Journey

  3. Silver Qualifying Journey

Registered for Gold

You can use the course for your:

  1. Gold Training

  2. Gold Practice Journey

  3. Gold Qualifying Journey

  4. Gold Residential Project

Make sure you enter the details of your Outward Bound course on your Online Record Book and ask your Award Leader to approve it before going. At the end of your course the Instructor/Assessor at Outward bound will provide you with a certificate that you can upload to your ORB to replace the need for a separate assessor report. Talk to your Award Leader or email info@dofehillary.org.nz if you have any questions about this.

*If you meet the minimum age requirement and have completed at least one section of the previous level you can be registered for two levels. You must have completed the section in the first level before starting on the the same section in the next level.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Please fill out the form below to register your interest. If you have any questions, please reach out to Krish Kumar (Enrolments & Community Development Manager) at kkumar@outwardbound.co.nz.