NeuroQuest Adventures
Schedule
Wed Jan 21 2026 at 12:00 am to 05:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Stepping Stone Trust, 1 Barry Hogan Place, Riccarton | Christchurch, CA
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Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 January 202610:00am – 3:00pm daily
@ Stepping Stone Trust – 1 Barry Hogan Place, Riccarton, Christchurch
We’re excited to launch NeuroQuest Adventures, a brand-new pilot program designed specifically for neurodivergent youth who thrive with structured creativity, collaborative play, and guided support.
Developed in partnership with Nathan Campbell (Green Quill), delivered with the specialist expertise of Wilj Dekkers, and proudly funded by the Christchurch City Council, this program blends tabletop role-playing quests with Minecraft-based challenges to strengthen essential executive function skills.
Across six guided sessions delivered over three days, participants will practise:
- Planning & organisation
- Working memory
- Flexible thinking
- Emotional regulation
- Collaboration & communication
- Problem-solving
Each day includes a mix of imaginative tabletop adventures and structured in-game missions, with each session focusing on a different executive function skill. Activities are designed to be engaging, supportive, and empowering for young people who benefit from clear structure, social scaffolding, and creative exploration.
Who is this program for?
This pilot is designed for neurodivergent youth aged approximately 10–15, depending on readiness and suitability.
To ensure the program is a positive fit, participants will be confirmed through a short referral/contact process with caregivers.
Program Details
Dates: Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 January 2026
Times: 10:00am–3:00pm each day
Location: Stepping Stone Trust (1 Barry Hogan Place, Riccarton)
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants
Cost: Program is largely subsidised with only a one-off $10 fee
Format: 6 sessions (3 days × 2 sessions per day) blending tabletop questing and Minecraft challenges
Support Provided By:
Meepleopolis (program delivery)
Green Quill (RPG design & facilitation)
Stepping Stone Trust (venue & support)
Wilj Dekkers (specialist education expertise)
Christchurch City Council (funding)
How to Apply
If you believe this program may be a good fit for your young person, please email us at [email protected] and we will share the full program outline, participant criteria, and next steps.
Spaces are limited to 12, and if we cannot offer a place in this intake, your child will be added to a priority waitlist for future programs.
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Where is it happening?
Stepping Stone Trust, 1 Barry Hogan Place, Riccarton, 1 Barry Hogan Pl, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand, ChristchurchEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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