It's been revealed how outdoor education can help build teenagers up. 

The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is 20 minutes east of the Lewis Pass. 

They're a not-for-profit organisation offering outdoor education programmes to secondary school groups and are in the business of fostering leadership, growth and confidence in young people. 

Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Manager Sharon Nicholas talks to Kerre Woodham about the importance of outdoor education for young people. 

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