FAQs
We know you will be keen to learn all you can before coming on a programme with us.
These are a few of the questions that we're commonly asked, but if you have more, please get in touch with us!
This depends on which programme you are on. On approval of your application you willl be sent a gear list, if you want to know in advance you can refer to the gear lists on our Downloads Page. In most cases, we will provide all the specialist outdoor gear, transport and food. You only need to bring your personal gear like clothes and a sleeping bag. We can provide certain items if you don't have them, these are the ones underlined on each gear list.
This can vary depending on the programme, time of year and activities. You will most likely be camping or sleeping in huts. We will provide this information at the time of your enrolment.
This depends on the type of programme. If you are based on-site then yes, we have showers, toilets and kitchen facilities. If you are going off-site then probably not, but you may have access to rivers or the sea. Ask your tutors on day one and they can let you know.
More often than not programmes, including camps, will proceed despite the rain. The order or type of activities could change to accommodate weather conditions. Camps can be cancelled due to extreme weather or for any other safety related reasons. The Whenua Iti safety manager will make the decision if a programme will proceed or not.
On our catered programmes we offer specially designed healthy menus and meals to keep you energised. Students, along with adult supporters on school camps, prepare and cook the meals with provided ingredients. If you have a food allergy, we can typically accommodate your needs. During the enrolment or booking process we will ask about any special dietary requirements you may have.
Sorry, no phones or devices, but feel free to bring a camera if you wish. If you need to contact someone whilst on programme you can talk to your tutor to make arrangements. You can bring your phone with you for the programme start and hand it in to your tutor. It will then be returned to you on course completion.
Our tutors are all very experienced, highly qualified, outdoor experts, they are also passionate about working with young people. Check out the Our Team page for a bit more information about our tutor team.
What are the activities on our programmes?
We focus on personal and social development through experience in the outdoors. The activities on our programmes are chosen for the learning opportunities they offer.
I've enjoyed learning by doing things, you get to learn from your mistakes, you get shown how to improve so you can keep learning...and there are lots of different people to come and help you, whatever help you need, they know that different people learn in different ways. - Whenua Iti Outdoors Student
Want to find out more about a programme or have a question for us? Talk to one of our friendly team - we're happy to help.