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WHERE
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Based in the Avarua area, partnering with local schools, govt, organisations & stakeholders.
WHO
Yr 11(Aus only), 12 & 13 students
Open to senior high school students in leadership roles or with potential. Limited to 40 spaces for NZ/Aus/Intl students, and 8 Cook Is students.
PRICE
NZ students from NZD$4950*
Aus students AUD$5000*
Cook Is students NZD$100
Food, accommodation, course materials and international flights are included.
*NZ$500 deposit required if accepted, to secure place
*Remaining payments due in two instalments before course (monthly payment plans also available)
*NZ students depart/return - Auckland Intl Airport
*AUS students depart and return - Sydney Intl Airport
*All student domestic travel to/from intl airports is not included in course fee
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Payment Plan Options
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What's Included:
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7 nights hostel style accommodation*
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International return flights to/from the Cook Islands
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Domestic travel in Cook Islands
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All food (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks)
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All course materials (e.g. for activities and exercises)
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Intl travel insurance
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Programme t-shirt, notebooks, backpack
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All activities
*Separate sleeping arrangements for males and females.
What's Not Included:
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Domestic travel to and from your international airport, which is the group place of departure. All participants' travel connections will be checked by our Program Coordinator, with phone and email support available.
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International travel insurance.
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Personal spending money.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Travel to your intl airport
Fly to Rarotonga
Meet other students
Meet the staff
Settle in to your accomodation
Day 2
Course info briefing
Ice breakers
Local markets
Team building activities
Form your syndicate
Island orientation drive
Swim
Day 3
Cultural activities
Leadership sessions
Team building
Goal setting
Student leader briefs
Swim
Night markets
Day 4
Leadership sessions
Syndicate leadership activities
- Cross island hike
Swim
Student leader briefs
Culture practice
Day 5
Leadership sessions
Syndicate leadership activities
- Coral reef conservation
Swim
Student leader briefs
Culture practice
Day 6
Leadership sessions
Syndicate leadership activities
- Youth projects
- Historic site projects
Swim
Student leader briefs
Culture practice
Day 7
Leadership sessions
Syndicate leadership activities
- Community service project
Swim
Student leader briefs
Culture practice
Day 8
Graduation morning tea
Beach fun day
Markets and shopping
Pack up
Farewell local students
Fly to Akld, overnight transit
Final leg home - Day 9
Embark on an inspiring journey alongside fellow young leaders as you participate in an advanced leadership course. Create unforgettable memories and forge lifelong friendships while adventuring together on this transformative experience. Return home inspired, with clear goals, and action plans to make your mark on the world!