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Unleashing potential in young people to Live Life Wide Open!
We are empowering a generation of young people to Live Life Wide Open.
At Youth Encounter, we believe every young person carries incredible God-given potential. Through creating safe places of belonging, challenge, and connection, we help rangatahi discover who they are, find purpose, build hope, and develop the resilience to thrive.
Our therapeutic, activity-based pathways of mentoring, counselling, therapy, camps, and leadership development empower young people aged 9β24 to move from insecurity to identity, from despondency to purpose, from despair to hope, and from victimisation to resilience.
Based in Paengaroa, Te Puke, we serve young people across the Bay of Plenty and welcome rangatahi from throughout New Zealand to join us and live life wide open.
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When: 8th - 12 July 2026
π Where: Papamoa
π₯ Who: 13 - 18 years old
π° Camp Fee: Early bird $480 available so get in quick. A $50 deposit will secure your spot today! Full price $520.
π Register below or click here for more information on Winter Wind-Out 26!
Check out our 2025 Impact Report...
In 2025...
326 young people supported
98% measurable growth
84% in work/training/study 3 years later
100% positive participant experience
11,405 hours face-to-face support
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Our approach to safety
Our approach to safety is fundamental to the success of our organisation. At Youth Encounter, we believe in creating a culture of safety, driven by our top leadership with the systems in place to filter down to our participants. Click here to learn more about our safety and risk disclaimer.