EMR Auckland School Holiday Programme - Takapuna 2

If you are looking for activities for your kids to get involved in this October school holidays, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to safely explore the mōana/ocean, develop in-water confidence and learn about te taiao/environment, especially our coastlines.

We are able to offer a full day of activities for 12 kids aged 7-14.

The day will involve 1 snorkel, rockpooling, learning ways to record data either: visual habitat assesment, rockyshore marine meters squarded survey or ecological surveys and marine themed games.

All activities are weather dependant, and locations may change due to conditions. Lake Pupuke may be used as a back up snorkel location. EMR will make the best judgment on the day due to sea conditions on which locations/activities will be used. In the event of unsuitable weather the event will be cancelled. You will be given 24 hours notice of any cancelations and full refund if EMR cancels.

These events have been subsidised thanks to the Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.

To make the event more accessable to lower income families we have some subsidised tickets available with a $20 discount. Contact [email protected] to get the code.

Whats included?

- Instruction from 2 endorsed EMR coordinators plus 1 trained intern/volunteer

- Wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel

- Body boards

-Rock pooling ID charts, maginfying glass and tubs.

- All activities

Whats not included?

- Food and water (please bring lunch, snacks and water)

- Transportation to the start and end location

Need to pack:

- Togs

- Towel

- Dry clothes

- Suncream

- Hat

- Food and drink

- Personal Medic*tion

- Shoes (not jandals)

Timings for the events :

9:00 am Drop off

3:00 pm Pick upp

pick up/drop off location : 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

See the image below for where we will be set up. If we use Lake Pupuke as the snorkel site we will walk between the sites. No change to the pick up/drop off location.

*All dates are weather dependant. Back up locations will be used where possible. Events will run with light rain.*

*Please note this programme is intended for kids of school age. If parents would like to join they would be acting as volunteer adult supervisors. The role of ‘supervisors’ is to assist and supervise the student’s in-water and are expected to be confident swimmers, fit and healthy and free from the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adults may also be asked to act as our shore watch where you would be responsible for checking individuals in/out of the water and keeping an eye on the group whilst snorkeling. Please email [email protected] for a code to access adult tickets.*

*Minimum age is 7 years old*

*EMR is Outdoor Mark Adventure Activities saftey audit certified. Experienced coordinators and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.*

FAQ's

https://emr.org.nz/images/Holiday%20programme%20FAQs.pdf

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