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Christchurch Boys’ High School – Year 9 Camps 2025

The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is a renowned provider of outdoor education for schools and community groups throughout New Zealand. Located in a stunning alpine environment, the center offers programmes that engage, challenge, and inspire participants of all ages.

The center is run by the not-for-profit North Canterbury Alpine Trust and is situated 15 km south of the Lewis Pass, nestled between the Sylvia Tops and the Libretto Mountain range. Boyle River specializes in creating custom outdoor education programmes for school groups, alongside their own “Boyle” courses. At the heart of their approach is Adventure-Based Learning (ABL), which is incorporated into every aspect of their programmes.

The Year 9 camps at Christchurch Boys’ High School will take place over a three-day period, with two sessions running from Monday to Wednesday, and Wednesday to Friday. Wednesday will serve as the crossover day.

Key Details:

  • Meeting time: Students must meet at school by 7:45 am at the flagpole on the day their camp begins.

  • Return time: Students will return to school at approximately 4:00 pm on either Wednesday or Friday, depending on their camp schedule.

  • Pre-camp preparation: The early start ensures that all equipment is sorted, and students’ gear is checked to ensure it is suitable for the environment and weather conditions they may encounter during the camp.

  • Don’t have something: Boyle River have a large range of items so if your son does not have some of the items do not worry he will be allocated those from the lending shed on his arrival. You do not need to inform school of these requirements before he goes.

Important Dates & Information:

  • Parent Help: Please note that no parent volunteers are needed for this camp.

Cost of the Year 9 Camp:

The cost of the Year 9 camp for 2025 will be $345. The fee will be charged to your family account and can be paid via the following methods:

  • Debit or credit card through your Parent Portal.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.

We look forward to a fantastic outdoor experience for your son!

CAMP DATES –

Class

Date

WRB

CPA

March 17 (Mon)

Wednesday 19th

WRL

LLG

March 19th ( Wed)

Friday 21st

DRL

WDC

March 24th ( Mon)

Wednesday 26th

MCA

SNA

March 26th (Wed)

Friday 28th

ADT

BRR

March 31st (Mon)

April 2nd ( Wed)

ADR

April 2nd (Wed)

Friday 4th