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- Rooted Life Adventures Supported Gap Year in New Zealand
Rooted Life Adventures Supported Gap Year in New Zealand
Participate in this gap year program in Queenstown, New Zealand, with therapeutic support for young adults ages 18-22. Spring | Feb 18 – Apr 28, 2025 Fall | Sep 17 – Nov 25, 2025 Embark on the ultimate gap year adventure with our transformative program, designed to support your mental health and well-being. We blend thrilling adventure, immersive travel, cultural exploration, meaningful volunteering, dynamic internships, and communal living with essential life skills to ensure a holistic growth experience. Picture yourself mastering independence, learning to run a household, and becoming an exceptional roommate and housemate. Our program stands out by featuring a live-in therapeutic coach who provides 24/7 in-the-moment coaching, wellness lessons, and personal development support. This unique component ensures you receive constant guidance, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. This isn’t just a gap year—it’s a journey to self-discovery in the world's most awe-inspiring playground. Join us in New Zealand and redefine what it means to explore, learn, grow, and thrive. This is your chance to experience unparalleled adventure and personal well-being.
Participate in this gap year program in Queenstown, New Zealand, with therapeutic support for young adults ages 18-22. Spring | Feb 18 – Apr 28, 2025 Fall | Sep 17 – Nov 25, 2025 Embark on the ultimate gap year adventure with our transformative program, designed to support your mental health and well-being. We blend thrilling adventure, immersive travel, cultural exploration, meaningful volunteering, dynamic internships, and communal living with essential life skills to ensure a holistic growth experience. Picture yourself mastering independence, learning to run a household, and becoming an exceptional roommate and housemate. Our program stands out by featuring a live-in therapeutic coach who provides 24/7 in-the-moment coaching, wellness lessons, and personal development support. This unique component ensures you receive constant guidance, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. This isn’t just a gap year—it’s a journey to self-discovery in the world's most awe-inspiring playground. Join us in New Zealand and redefine what it means to explore, learn, grow, and thrive. This is your chance to experience unparalleled adventure and personal well-being.
Program Highlights
Join cultural immersion activities, including learning about the Maori culture, gold panning, seeing kiwis, beekeeping, Lord of the Rings film sites, and working on sheep farms.
Complete an internship on a sheep farm and learn about starting a business. Volunteer in the community in a food pantry.
Enjoy 19 adventure excursions, including luging, canyoning, rock climbing, mountain biking, jet boating, seeing the glow worms in Te Anau, the famous Milford Sounds, and hiking Mt. Cook National Park.
Learn how to live independently and learn life skills while living in an incredible house in Queenstown, exploring the South Island, with a great group of friends and housemates.
Live-In Therapeutic Coach: A dedicated professional available 24/7 for in-the-moment coaching, emotional regulation, and social skill-building.
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Quick Details
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Culinary
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Self-Discovery
- Volunteering
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Queenstown, New Zealand
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Culinary
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Self-Discovery
- Volunteering
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Post High School
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Guide / Chaperone
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Laundry
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
- Other
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the program and where do we live?
The program is 10 weeks long and we live in a home, in a gorgeous country lodge in Queenstown, New Zealand.
What are the therapeutic elements of the program?
What Makes Us “Gap Year PLUS”? Alongside all the classic benefits of a gap year, we provide three key therapeutic supports to ensure students thrive:
* Live-In Therapeutic Coach for in-the-moment coaching, emotional regulation, and social skill-building.
* Weekly Wellness & Life Skills Workshops focusing on resilience, independence, emotional well being
* Option to maintain appointments with personal therapist back home
* Weekly Group Parent calls
How many people are in a program?
We welcome a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 students.
What ages can join the program?
Ages 18-23 years old.
How much is the program?
$25,000 USD Tuition Covers:
Pre-Travel Virtual Orientation
Elevated Accommodation & Facilities & WIFI
3 Meals per day and meal planning, shopping, and cooking lessons
Program transportation
All adventure and cultural activities
Internship
Volunteer hours
All services on program
Tuition Does Not Cover:
Participants home talk therapists weekly virtual meetings
Flights to/from program
Travel Insurance
Passport or visa fees
Phone Sim cards etc.
Any vaccinations
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Participate in this gap year program in Queenstown, New Zealand, with therapeutic support for young adults ages 18-22. Spring | Feb 18 – Apr 28, 2025 Fall | Sep 17 – Nov 25, 2025 Embark on the ultimate gap year adventure with our transformative program, designed to support your mental health and well-being. We blend thrilling adventure, immersive travel, cultural exploration, meaningful volunteering, dynamic internships, and communal living with essential life skills to ensure a holistic growth experience. Picture yourself mastering independence, learning to run a household, and becoming an exceptional roommate and housemate. Our program stands out by featuring a live-in therapeutic coach who provides 24/7 in-the-moment coaching, wellness lessons, and personal development support. This u...
Rooted Life Adventures
Rooted Life Adventures
Ready to Learn More?
Participate in this gap year program in Queenstown, New Zealand, with therapeutic support for young adults ages 18-22. Spring | Feb 18 – Apr 28, 2025 Fall | Sep 17 – Nov 25, 2025 Embark on the ultimate gap year adventure with our transformative program, designed to support your mental health and well-being. We blend thrilling adventure, immersive travel, cultural exploration, meaningful volunteering, dynamic internships, and communal living with essential life skills to ensure a holistic growth experience. Picture yourself mastering independence, learning to run a household, and becoming an exceptional roommate and housemate. Our program stands out by featuring a live-in therapeutic coach who provides 24/7 in-the-moment coaching, wellness lessons, and personal development support. This u...
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