Blue Light Youth Centre
'Empowering Youth'
Blue Light’s National Youth Centre’s facilities are ideally located to provide opportunities for young people to grow and develop.
Now available to be booked by the general public, and under the guidance of our trained instructors, these facilities include a High and Low Ropes course, Rock Climbing Wall, Abseiling Wall, basketball courts, auditorium and gymnasium.
Our vision is to empower all young people to reach their potential.
Activities
Abseiling
12 people | 1 Instructor | 2 Adult helpers | 1.5hrs
Abseiling is an exciting and rewarding activity for building personal confidence, team trust, and coordination. Our 9-metre outdoor abseiling wall provides a safe and challenging environment where young people can learn essential skills in a controlled manner with our instructors.
Rock Climbing
12 people | 1 Instructor | 2 Adult helpers | 1.5hrs
At our 9m outdoor rock-climbing wall, young people learn how to rock climb using harnesses and top rope belay systems for safe, confident climbing. With routes for all skill levels, trained instructors teach climbing techniques, allowing participants to practice and develop their skills in a controlled environment
Lanyard High Rope
12 people | 1 Instructor | 1 Adult helper | 1.5hrs
On our High Ropes course, young people tackle challenges like “Slack Lines,” “Islands in the Sky,” and the “Burma Bridge.” Securely harnessed with a Lanyard belay safety system, they are guided by trained instructors to build skills while actively managing their safety through each activity.
High Ropes
12 people | 1 Instructor | 1 – 2 Adult helpers | 1.5hrs
Our outdoor High Ropes course challenges young people to face their fears while being securely harnessed with a top rope belay system. Guided by trained instructors, participants build confidence and skills through activities like the “Chicken Walk” and “High Beam,” suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers.
Low Ropes
12 people | 1 Instructor | 1 Adult helper | 1.5hrs
Our low ropes course is a fun, engaging, and interactive activity designed to build teamwork, trust, and problem-solving skills. Participants work together to navigate a variety of challenges, learning to communicate effectively and think creatively. It’s the perfect activity for fostering collaboration in a controlled environment.
Challenge Course
12 people | 2 Adult helpers | 1.5hrs
Our outdoor Challenge Course offers an exciting series of physical obstacles designed to test and develop a range of skills as young people work to navigate and complete it successfully. Combining strength, problem-solving, and endurance, participants face challenges that encourage teamwork, perseverance, and a sense of accomplishment.
Pump Track
12 people | 1 Instructor | 2 Adult helper | 1.5hrs
Young people learn to safely navigate the Papakura pump track, using provided safety equipment for the scooters and BMX bikes. The 1500 m² track offers beginner to advanced lines. Trained instructors teach essential skills to get around the track smoother and more in control, as well as pump track etiquette to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
B.L.A.S.T
12 people | 1 Instructor | 1 Adult helper | 1.5hrs
B.L.A.S.T (Blue Light Alternative Strategies for Teenagers) is a series of activities designed to teach groups of young people the key soft skills of teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving. Led by our experienced instructors these experiential activities can be run indoors or outdoors with minimal equipment required.
Health and Safety
Your well-being is our priority! Explore our health and safety documentation to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Meet the team!
Meet the passionate and experienced team behind Blue Light’s Youth Centre.
- We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing suited to outdoor activities that will be comfortable under a harness. We recommend not wearing short shorts or having an exposed midriff, as this can be uncomfortable when wearing a harness. No skirts or dresses.
- Closed-in shoes (e.g. sneakers and trainers) are required; no open-toe footwear, including jandals, sandals or slip-off shoes, are allowed on the Rock ‘n’ Ropes. Crocs do not pass as closed-in shoes.
- Shoulder-length hair, or long hair, must be tied up to minimise the risk of it becoming caught. Hair needs to be tied as low as possible so that a helmet can be fitted properly. If you wear religious headwear that will not fit under a helmet, please advise us.
- Please dress appropriately for the forecast weather conditions, a light waterproof jacket is recommended when rain is forecast. A sunhat is recommended in the summer season.
- You must bring a water bottle. We have refill stations on site.
- We recommend packing a spare change of clothes. We have changing rooms on site.
- For safety reasons, cell phones are NOT permitted during any activity sessions. We kindly ask that you leave them at home or store them securely in your bags.
- We recommend you bring plenty of refreshments and snacks with you as there is no food on site unless organised prior. Please ensure all rubbish is placed in one of our bins or take it with you.
- All the necessary safety equipment is provided by Blue Light, please do not bring your own gear.
The Blue Light Youth Centre is located at 159 Dominion Road, Red Hill, Papakura, Auckland. See map.
You need to use Blue Light’s forms as your group is under our care during the activity times of the programme. All participants need to have completed Risk Acknowledgement forms before arrival. If any forms are incomplete participants will not be allowed to take part in the programme. This means all boxes need to be filled out or ticked. We want parents to be aware of, and choose, the activities their child will participate in.
The Medical Summary Form outlines any medical, physical or behavioural challenges participants may have. Blue Light needs to receive Medical Summary Forms one week prior to the programme starting. This allows Blue Light staff to create a plan to ensure all participants have the safest and best possible experience.
Blue Light works off a learning model of “challenge by choice”. We believe in empowering youth by allowing them to choose how far they push their comfort zones. In rock climbing, for example, some student’s challenges may be just putting on the harness and supporting their team from the ground. For others, it may be to climb halfway up the rock climbing wall and for others, it may be to climb to the top of the wall. We will encourage, but never force students to complete an activity.
Location: 159 Dominion Road, Red Hill, Papakura, Auckland
