Glenhaven offers a varierty of dynamic programs and activities for Schools, Churches, and Youth Groups designed specifically to shift horizons and meet your requirements.

 

>> All ages and cultural backgrounds As a Scripture Union facility Glenhaven specialises in working with youth and children of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

 

>> Relationships involving trust, communication and friendship Glenhaven’s staff respect individual needs and are committed to earning the right to speak into the lives of all, through the building of relationships involving trust, communication and friendship. Each person working at Glenhaven, whether a full time staff  member or a volunteer is here for one reason: they care and want to make a difference in the lives of those they are working with. They believe in people and want to see people challenged to believe in themselves.

 

>> Social and developmental issues facing today’s youth In order to achieve this Glenhaven offers a variety of adventure based and experiential education programmes to schools and youth groups.  The programmes are values based and are designed to address the social and developmental issues facing today’s youth, and to inspire growth in a safe, dynamic and caring atmosphere.

 

>> Leadership skills, creative problem solving, team work and conflict resolution  Glenhaven offers an interactive approach to all its programs with the facilitators allowing participants to discover and practice effective communication, leadership skills, creative problem solving, team work and conflict resolution amongst other options.

 

>> Department of Health approved Life Skills Education A unique and Department of Health approved Life Skills Education program looking specifically at decision making and HIV / AIDS is available upon request. The program equips learners to “Decide to Decide Right”.

 

>> Man’s relationship to his environment and stewardship of our resources The outstanding beauty of Glenhaven provides a unique opportunity for a variety of Environmental Education programmes. Learners are offered experiential studies on mountain, water and grassland ecosystems.  Visits to working dairy, timber and potato farms are available. A strong focus is placed on man’s relationship to his environment and stewardship of our resources.

 

>> Self evaluate and transfer their experiences into real life situations A strong emphasis is placed on debriefing and discussion to help learners and participants self evaluate and transfer their experiences into real life situations, whether it be through individual challenges, team activities, environmental education programs or youth discipleship courses.

 

>> Programs offering everything from fun, games and adventure; through to team building, life skills and specific skills development All our programs are customized to meet the unique needs of each group. We are able to run programs offering everything from fun, games and adventure; through to team building, life skills and specific skills development. We will be more than happy to put together a program with your needs in mind if you let us know what you are hoping to achieve with your group.

 

>> Serve the church and its needs As a Christian organisation Glenhaven also exists to serve the church and its needs. We are able to put together discipleship, or training programs for youth groups and youth leaders.

Contact us to discuss your needs.