- Why do we need you to donate to Discovery?
- The Discovery Foundation who runs the Discovery for Teens programme is a not-for-profit organisation that relies on donations and programmes fees to be able to run the programme. In order to continue the amazing work the foundation does and to make a difference in teenagers lives we need your donations, every little bit helps.
- Where does the money go?
- All funds donated via the website, BNZ bank and in person are going into a scholarship fund that will help teenagers, whose families would not normally be able to pay programme fees, come to Discovery for Teens.
- Ok I'd like to help how can I donate?
- You can go into any branch of the BNZ or click on the 'Donate' button below to make a secure credit card donation using Paypal. These donations go directly into the Discovery Foundation Appeal Account
How do I get on the programme or staff?
Parents, teenagers and people interested in volunteering as team leaders can call Discovery on 0800 493 968. Discovery also run preview evenings. Check out the Discovery web site www.discoveryforteens.co.nz to find one in a town near you.
Who is this Grant character?
Hi I'm Grant. I'm 32 years old and live in Nelson, New Zealand. I have two wonderful kids, Niwa and Quanah who are my inspiration. I work for the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology in the Marketing Team with my main focus being helping teenagers work out their career path. I would consider myself just a normal everyday NZ guy, I like rugby and a few beers, playing guitar and writing music.
Why 30 Fears?
After staffing on the last Discovery for Teens programme I decided to go on a journey to becoming comfortable being uncomfortable. To step outside my comfort zone everyday to see how that would change me as a person.
How did it all happen?
I took the concept of only having 30 days to live and doing something that scares you everyday and just put them together. Duo Media wanted to film it as a documentary, Radio Works and The Rock then became official media partner, website, newspaper, TV and the rest is history. I soon realised this was a great way to raise the profile and money for the Discovery for Teens Programme.
What is Discovery for Teens
Discovery is a 7 day camp for teenagers that gives them all the life-skills, accelerated learning techniques and self-motivation to succeed in life. Teenagers are provided with the opportunity to learn some skills then get lots of chances to try them out during the 7 days. Teenagers rate it as the most intense and rewarding experience of their lives.
Who runs Discovery for Teens
Discovery is run by the Discovery Foundation (previously the Global Youth Foundation) a not-for-profit, non religious organisation staffed mainly by volunteers who what to make a difference in teenagers' lives.
Who is Discovery for?
Discovery is designed for ALL New Zealand teenagers and is not biased to any one group. Parents come on the last day of programme to get an overview and be reunited with their teens.
Where and when is Discovery run?
Discovery hires Rathkeale College in Masterton to run the programme during the first and last school holidays. The next programme is 5 October - 11 October.
How do I find out more
Call the Discovery Foundation on 0800 493 968 to request an information pack
