Overview

Who Are We?

YMCA Camp Raukawa is owned and operated by the Wanganui YMCA incorporated.

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THE POWER OF CAMP

 

The YMCA is dedicated to providing experiences that promote physical well-being, social awareness and personal growth.

Camp Raukawa is committed to the YMCA's guiding values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Enjoyment of Life. We put these values into practice and through our programmes develop a “healthy mind, body and spirit”.

Our motto is “We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities”.

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YMCA Camp Raukawa is the ideal place for:

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  • Day trips
  • Camping
  • Group Camps 
  • Overnight visits 
  • Basis for exploring the Central Plateau / Tongariro National Park 
  • Skiing or Snow Boarding on Mt Ruapehu (Whakapapa & Turoa fields) 
  • Leadership, Team building 
  • Development training 
  • Groups seeking outdoor education 
  • Adventure experiences 
  • Families wishing to enjoy a weekend escape 
  • Special interest groups (e.g. Art, Yoga, Retreat or other workshops) 
  • Preparing for / executing The Young New Zealanders ‟Challenge of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award" (we are a licensed operating authority).