RYPEN
RYPEN is aimed at young people in the 16 –17 age group who are still at school and are not likely to be selected for Youth Exchange or later for RYLA, but who possess qualities of decency, persistence and application and who deserve further encouragement.It is suggested that students who have participated in previous outdoor education activities do not attend e.g. Outward Bound, Spirit of New Zealand, or any college outdoor pursuit type course. For details of the programme contact the convener.
RYPEN 2026
When: Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th October 2026
Candidate nominations before: Friday 11th September 2026
PLEASE APPROACH YOUR SCHOOLS AND / OR COMMUNITY ENTITIES THAT SUPPORT OUR 16 - 17 YEAR OLDS FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES!
A detailed event program is available below:
Clubs are reminded that RYPEN functions best when the participants are an even mix of boys and girls. Any queries can be directed to the contacts at the email addresses below.
Please also ask your club members to consider being available for any supervisory requirements, during the daytime and / or overnight of this event.
The organising team have assembled a number of willing supervisors, but we would welcome having more names, in case we need any additional assistance or substitutions.
*Any people wishing to be involved are required to be Police vetted.
For any assistance in this, please contact rypen2026@feildingrotary.co.nz
Phone contact is Wayne Gordon - 021 545865
Please note, mobile phone coverage at the Kauwhatau Outdoor Education Centre is limited. The landline emergency number for the Centre is 06-382 5516
For Clubs: Documents and Application forms
Please download these documents: