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The 40th Celebration
In 1972 a suggestion was put forward by members of the Rangiora and Belfast - Kaiapoi Rotary Clubs… “Why not build a tin shed somewhere up in the mountains where our local high school kids can experience the high country of Canterbury.” 6 years later the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre was opened.
This October we will be celebrating 40 years of developing outdoor education and recreation programmes for the youth of Canterbury.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for physical activity and personal and social development utilising the facilitation of adventure activities and the outdoor environment.
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To celebrate this milestone we are holding a dinner function in Rangiora followed by a weekend of adventure at the Boyle River this coming Labour Weekend. See below for registration.
OUR VISION
Is to provide opportunities for physical activity and personal and social development utilising the facilitation of adventure activities and the outdoor environment.
WHAT WE DO
We offer unique programmes designed to meet the outcomes and objectives of each different group. Our programmes reflect what is important for your group and are targeted at the needs of the participants.
OUR COMMUNITY
The Boyle family extends far and wide. From graduate cadets, the school community, to the volunteer Guardians that are crucuial to the running of our centre.
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To find out how you can become part of the Boyle family get in touch now.
40th register
Upcoming Events
Mon, 02 OctBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre02 Oct, 7:00 am – 06 Oct, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand02 Oct, 7:00 am – 06 Oct, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandThe Boyle offers a 5 day leadership programme for Year 10 & 11 students in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of District 9970. One of the Rotary aims is to develop leadership in young people and they will sponsor students to attend this course.
Fri, 06 OctBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre06 Oct, 3:00 pm – 08 Oct, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand06 Oct, 3:00 pm – 08 Oct, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandEnjoy a spring weekend of adventure, reconnection and quality family fun here at your home-away-from-home; the Boyle River! The Boyle River’s Parent-Child Camp takes the worry out of planning that important family time away and provides a space created with the intention of making new memories.
Mon, 11 DecBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre11 Dec, 7:00 am NZDT – 15 Dec, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand11 Dec, 7:00 am NZDT – 15 Dec, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAn opportunity exists to achieve the Adventure Based Learning (Domain) Unit Standard 24663 (L3 C3) ‘Demonstrate leadership while participating in an ABL programme’ - ALSO - a great opportunity to complete your GOLD DofE/Hillary Award Residential week!- Fri, 02 FebBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre02 Feb 2024, 4:00 pm NZDT – 04 Feb 2024, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand02 Feb 2024, 4:00 pm NZDT – 04 Feb 2024, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandEnjoy a spring weekend of adventure, reconnection and quality family fun here at your home-away-from-home; the Boyle River! The Boyle River’s Parent-Child Camp takes the worry out of planning that important family time away and provides a space created with the intention of making new memories.
Fri, 19 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre19 Jul 2024, 4:00 pm NZST – 21 Jul 2024, 3:00 pm NZSTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand19 Jul 2024, 4:00 pm NZST – 21 Jul 2024, 3:00 pm NZSTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandEnjoy a winter weekend of adventure, reconnection and quality family fun here at your home-away-from-home; the Boyle River! The Boyle River’s Parent-Child Camp takes the worry out of planning that important family time away and provides a space created with the intention of making new memories.
Mon, 22 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre22 Jul 2024, 11:00 am NZST – 26 Jul 2024, 3:00 pm NZSTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand22 Jul 2024, 11:00 am NZST – 26 Jul 2024, 3:00 pm NZSTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandThis preparation placement provides students with the opportunity to train in an outdoor environment in preparation for work in the outdoors as a Ranger or Outdoor Leader.- Mon, 24 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre24 Jul, 9:00 am – 28 Jul, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand24 Jul, 9:00 am – 28 Jul, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandThis preparation placement provides students with the opportunity to train in an outdoor environment in preparation for work in the outdoors as a Ranger or Outdoor Leader.
Sat, 03 JunBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre03 Jun, 11:00 am – 05 Jun, 12:30 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand03 Jun, 11:00 am – 05 Jun, 12:30 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAdventurous Journeys in the amazing Lewis Pass area or a suitable area of your choosing. Specific course information will be sent out once registration is complete.- Thu, 20 AprBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre20 Apr, 10:00 am – 22 Apr, 2:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand20 Apr, 10:00 am – 22 Apr, 2:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAdventurous Journeys in the amazing Lewis Pass area or a suitable area of your choosing. Specific course information will be sent out once registration is complete.
Sat, 15 AprBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre15 Apr, 10:00 am NZST – 18 Apr, 2:00 pm NZSTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand15 Apr, 10:00 am NZST – 18 Apr, 2:00 pm NZSTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAdventurous Journeys in the amazing Lewis Pass area or a suitable area of your choosing. Specific course information will be sent out once registration is complete.- Fri, 14 AprBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre14 Apr, 3:00 pm – 16 Apr, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand14 Apr, 3:00 pm – 16 Apr, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandEnjoy a winter weekend of adventure, reconnection and quality family fun here at your home-away-from-home; the Boyle River! The Boyle River’s Parent-Child Camp takes the worry out of planning that important family time away and provides a space created with the intention of making new memories.
- Wed, 04 JanBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre04 Jan, 10:00 am – 06 Jan, 10:00 amBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand04 Jan, 10:00 am – 06 Jan, 10:00 amBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAdventurous Journeys in the amazing Lewis Pass area or a suitable area of your choosing. Specific course information will be sent out once registration is complete.
- Mon, 12 DecBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre12 Dec 2022, 10:00 am NZDT – 16 Dec 2022, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand12 Dec 2022, 10:00 am NZDT – 16 Dec 2022, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAdventurous Journeys in the amazing Lewis Pass area or a suitable area of your choosing. Specific course information will be sent out once registration is complete.
- Mon, 12 DecBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre12 Dec 2022, 8:00 am – 16 Dec 2022, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand12 Dec 2022, 8:00 am – 16 Dec 2022, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAn opportunity exists to achieve the Adventure Based Learning (Domain) Unit Standard 24663 (L3 C3) ‘Demonstrate leadership while participating in an ABL programme’ ALSO - a great opportunity to complete your GOLD DofE/Hillary Award Residential week!
- Fri, 18 NovBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre18 Nov 2022, 3:00 pm – 19 Nov 2022, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New Zealand18 Nov 2022, 3:00 pm – 19 Nov 2022, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Magdalen Valley Road, Poplars Range, New ZealandEnjoy a winter weekend of adventure, reconnection and quality family fun here at your home-away-from-home; the Boyle River! The Boyle River’s Parent-Child Camp takes the worry out of planning that important family time away and provides a space created with the intention of making new memories.
Sat, 12 NovBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre12 Nov 2022, 9:00 am NZDT – 13 Nov 2022, 3:00 pm NZDTBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand- Fri, 11 NovBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre11 Nov 2022, 10:00 am – 13 Nov 2022, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand11 Nov 2022, 10:00 am – 13 Nov 2022, 3:00 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New ZealandAdventurous Journeys in the amazing Lewis Pass area or a suitable area of your choosing. Specific course information will be sent out once registration is complete.
- Sat, 05 NovBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre05 Nov 2022, 10:00 am – 06 Nov 2022, 3:30 pmBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre, 16 Magdalen Valley Rd, SH7, Poplars Range 7392, New Zealand
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