Feedback
“You get to do some pretty exciting stuff and it’s different from other courses.”
Course Graduate
Reports
Feedback from Local Authorities
“Boys that were once unapproachable are now walking into the Police at Kapiti, just to say “Hi, how are you” and to catch up in general. They are no longer committing crime and have successfully turned their lives around and put all of that behind them. This could only be achieved by the incredible mentorship that the Youth Quest mentors have provided to the youth and the respect that they have both received and given back to the Youth.”
NZ Police (Kapiti)
“From my own perspective, sitting as a Judge in Porirua, I have observed the changes in the young offenders appearing before Court who have completed the Youth Quest programme. I am familiar with Youth Quest’s philosophy, ethos, and approach. I know that it works with a small group of very challenging young people, providing intensive outdoor challenges – (both physical, spiritual and mental, with an emphasis on team building and life skills programmes) – backed up by a long-term mentoring programme with the aim of integrating the young people back into the community and wherever possible providing full-time employment, vocational training or education. In this way, the work of Youth Quest is absolutely in line with internationally recognized best practice.”
AJ Becroft
Principal Youth Court Judge
Feedback from Boys who have been through the Youth Quest Course
“Challenging at times during walks, especially when they were long walks but the meals were nice”
“Hard dealing with withdrawals and being out of my comfort zone”
“I found the bush camp pretty wicked, It was hard walking up with all the food though.”
“At first it was hard, we didn’t know anybody, Bridges & Spirit fingers were hard but other than that it was a good time to get to know each other.”
“I found it hard at the start but when it got through a couple of days it was mean!”
“Mean! Lots of fun, sports, catching animals”
“It taught me that I don’t need to hit people to get my point through”
“You get to do some pretty exciting stuff and it’s different from other courses”
“Yes it’s changed my attitude towards authority and I’m better behaved now”
“Yes I’ve learnt heaps. Life is better and I feel a better person. If you get to be on this course you would love it!”
The Boys' Feedback about the Mentors
“I found that the mentors were pretty funny at times but they can be serious when stuff happens”
“I thought they were awesome! They’re sort of people who I would like grow up and be like! Their funny and understand like what your going on about. They’re family to me now”
Staff Poko:
“Oh, Poko buns he’s the man!”
“He’s like one of the boys. So easy to relate to and open up too. He’s always willing to listen which is phat!”
Staff Hata:
“Very funny at times, has a good sense of humor”
“Staff Hata oh he’s the Man!”
Staff Brons:
“Very helpful and understanding, He listens to what you have to say when he wants. Hes really competitive when it comes to sports and games”
“I LOVE YOU STAFF BRONS”
“At first I didn’t like him but as I got to know him he’s all good. Always looking out for the best of us”
Staff Fong:
“He’s very supportive towards us. He cares and shows it as well”
“Fong Dawg, LOVE YOU CUZY!”
“Just like to say ‘Thanks a Million’ you guys are so good to be around, Thanks!”