Years 9-13 (13-17 Yo)

Camp Experience

At WORD, we are always trying new and exciting ways to deliver the same values and brilliance we believe we offer in all our camps. This year, we heard you guys, and are offering an excellent week of biking-fun for our teen crew who wrap up school a bit earlier than the rest. 

Who With: Join Liam and Frank W for a day to remember!



Akatarawa's Explorer details:

Drop off and pick up locations:

We will car pool to this camp



Camp fee includes:

A full day of guided Jungle riding with experienced instructors.

2 exceptional and savvy WORD instructors 

A day of entertainment and adventure 

WORD Socks and sticker

And let's be frank, one super tired and worn out teen at the end of the day!



• Camp Experience

  Let's flow! We jump into Vinnie the WORD van to head off to different trails around town for the day!

  To really make the most out of this camp, riders will want to be comfortable riding at least Grade 4 trails such as Hippies, Car Parts, Ikigai, Jailbrake, Te Tuara or similar. We will hit some grade 5's as well. Think Mt Vic, Polhil and Miramar. 

  Drop off (8:20am) and Pick up (3pm) in front of Amora Hotel Wakefield Street. Vinnie the WORD Van will be driving us to each riding location, departing at 8:30am!

  Camp fee includes:

  • All day Shuttles in the Van

  • WORD Socks and sticker

  • Two super fun experienced instructors to help you get the most our of your day

  

Fish n Mish:  Thursday 18th - Friday 19th December 

At WORD, we are always trying new and exciting ways to deliver the same values and brilliance we believe we offer in all our camps. This year, we heard you guys, and are offering an excellent week of biking-fun for our teen crew who wrap up school a bit earlier than the rest. 

This summer, we are stoked to be offering a night's adventure away exploring the Greater Wellington Coast! With a big emphasis on comradere, we are backing this crew to work as a team and enjoy two big days in the saddle. Starting at Kaitoke, we will be following the Remutaka Rail Trail, then heading South along Lake Wairararapa to Ocean Beach, where we will park up for the night at Corner Creek Campsite. This first day is approximately 53km- we will be taking our time and ensuring everyone is able to enjoy the pace, but kids will need to feel confident in their ability to ride this far. At camp, we will pitch tents, cast some rods, and enjoy the evening under the stars. 

Day 2, it can feel hard to believe but we will end up in Wellington City again! The team will set out to ride the Southern Coast, first to the Orongorongo River mouth, then past Pencarrow Lighthouse to find ourselves waiting for a ferry from Days Bay, Eastbourne! We will absolutely be making use of the East by West ferry service to finish this trip with a bit of support! The second day is another goodie, with approximately 45km of unsealed track to get us home. 

You wonderful teens will need to share the load- by this we mean our gear for the night all needs to come with us on our bikes and/or backs. We will be catering for dinner, breakfast and the 2nd lunch- as well as the hoped-for fish… WORD has some bikepacking gear available to hire ($20 additional per day), but kids will need to have their own bike, helmet, sleeping bag, and lunch packed for the first day. 

Four Day Bike Packing Adventure Monday 15th - Thursday 18th December 

Who with? Peg and Sam our bike packing experts



At WORD, we are always trying new and exciting ways to deliver the same values and brilliance we believe we offer in all our camps. This year, we heard you guys, and are offering an excellent week of biking-fun for our teen crew who wrap up school a bit earlier than the rest. 



This summer, we are stoked to be offering a four day bike packing camp - Day one will be spent planning, packing, and organising your route - yep you choose where you are headed! The next day your adventure begins exploring either the Greater Wellington region or further afield!



With a big emphasis on comradere, we are backing this crew to work as a team and enjoy working together to plan your route and three big days in the saddle.



The start will be up to you and hopefully the finish will be back here in Wellington - other than that the world is yours! You will be guided and helped along the way by two super experienced WORD instructors, outdoor educators and leaders.



You wonderful teens will need to share the load- by this we mean our gear for the night all needs to come with us on our bikes and/or backs. We will be planning and shopping before we go, catering for all our dinners, breakfasts and the lunches. WORD has some bike packing gear available to hire ($20 additional per day), but kids will need to have (or borrow )their own bike, helmet, sleeping bag and some additional gear like tents and basic camping equipment





What To Bring:

• Serviced Mountain bike

• AUS/NZ certified helmet 

• Closed-toe shoes

• Plenty of Water

• More snacks than you can poke a stick at!

• Rain Jacket

• Inner tube to fit your tire

• Sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping mat

• Approx 40l capacity on your bike and/or back

• Tent - to share with other participants

• Basic camping gear (pots/pan/cutlery)

• Torch

• Medications

• Sleeping gear/toiletries

• Sunscreen/insect repellant

• Change of clothes, and warm layers







We want to support kids to be independent mountain bikers (and humans), so having them be responsible for their own items by carrying them in a backpack/on their bike is the first step in doing so. WORD is lucky enough to have some bike packing equipment to be in a position to share. If you’re young someone will be needing these, simply add the ‘Bike Packing Gear Rental’ at the bottom for $20 a day.  

This is a larger list than most of our camps, and we don’t expect everyone to a) know everything you’ll need to bring, and B) have it all. We will be sharing a more comprehensive packing list closer to the date, but for now we have listed the big ticket items. 



If you have any questions or concerns with the above list, please get in touch with us. We understand how this list may prove a barrier to some, and will gladly work together to overcome any sticking points. 





Programme Requirements:

• Riders need to be comfortable riding 40-50km for three days in a row. (we have all day)

• More importantly, riders should be excited to try new things on their bike.

• Be prepared for a fun session outside in all types of weather.

  

Holiday fee includes:

• 2 exceptional and savvy WORD instructors 

• Four days and three nights worth of entertainment and adventure 

• Weeks adventure learning resilience and embracing change along with a heap of adventure and connection

• All meals and snacks

• 2026 WORD socks* and sticker

• And let's be frank, almost a week off cooking for the kids!



*Each year we have a new colour of WORD shirts or socks. January is the start of a ‘New WORD shirt/sock calendar,’ so keep an eye out for the newest colourway! We ask that you only claim 1 per year per kid.





Other Things To Know

New to WORD?Great! Welcome to the whānau, we can’t wait to meet you and your whānau. Discover  how we roll on ourmore Information page on the WORD website (a great resource that is worth exploring and may answer any questions you might have throughout your time with WORD). Cancellations:Once you have booked onto a WORD course/camp/event the following applies:

More than 7 days before the start date: 80% refund

2-7 days before start date: 50% refund

48 hours before start date: no refund

Full Terms and Conditions:https://www.word.org.nz/terms-and-conditions/



A note on WORD’s financial model:

WORD is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NZ Charity Number CC50833). We are proud to offer affordable, inclusive bike programmes like this one to the community. All WORD programmes and camps are subsidised by around 40% thanks to our incredible community of supporters and our sponsors. If you would like to help pay it for-WORD, at checkout you'll have the option of making a donation.



Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 12

Registration period

Registration starts on 21/11/25, at 8:00pm. 

Drop off and Pickup Spots:

TBC once the route has been planned - exciting!