RYPEN is aimed at young people in the 16 –17 age group who are still at school and are not likely to be selected for Youth Exchange or later for RYLA, but who possess qualities of decency, persistence and application and who deserve further encouragement.
It is suggested that students who have participated in previous outdoor education activities do not attend e.g. Outward Bound, Spirit of New Zealand, or any college outdoor pursuit type course. For details of the programme contact the convener.
RYPEN 2026
When: Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th October 2026
Where: Kawhatau Outdoor Education Centre (KOEC), Mangaweka.
Candidate nominations before: Friday 11th September 2026
PLEASE APPROACH YOUR SCHOOLS AND / OR COMMUNITY ENTITIES THAT SUPPORT OUR 16 - 17 YEAR OLDS FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES!
For details go to RYPEN INFO