Over the past 36 years, OPC has developed into New Zealand 's largest outdoor education centre running courses for youth and schools from all over New Zealand. OPC now runs professional courses in outdoor skills, leadership, and experiential staff training.

OPC is also a registered tertiary education institution, offering reputable tertiary qualifications in outdoor education disciplines, and is recognised by SPARC as The National Training Centre for training outdoor professionals.

While OPC has developed and increased the diversity of programmes that it offers, the original vision and philosophy behind the programmes has changed very little - as expressed in the OPC Mission Statement and Core Values endorsed by Sir Ed.

OPC Values

Outstanding (whakahirahira)

Being the very best you can be.

Ownership (kawenga)

Being responsive to your community, your environment, and taking responsibility for your decisions, actions, and consequences.

Personal Integrity (ngakau tapatahi)

Walking your talk and honouring your word - particularly during difficult and challenging times.

Perserverance (hiringa)

Having the patience and determination to see challenges through to their completion.

Courage (toa)

Having an adventurous spirit and taking that step out of your comfort zone when one is required.

Compassion (aroha)

Unconditional care, love, and respect for yourself, others and the environment

:: OPC Mission Statement

Developing people's potential through:

• challenging outdoor adventures

• environmental awareness

• fun and support

 

:: OPC Values

Outstanding (whakahirahira)

Ownership (kawenga)

Personal Integrity (ngakau tapatahi)

Perserverance (hiringa)

Courage (toa)

Compassion (aroha)