Whānau...please join us as Support Crew!
Class registrations are now open for the 2026 event. If you would like your child's class to participate, please email kim.harvey@youngandhealthy.org.nz
The Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure offers schools across the country a holistic, interactive and fun way to support student’s wellbeing. It’s an inclusive virtual adventure that moves the class team through the digital world, as they focus on a range of health-related elements in the real one. This includes things like moving regularly, getting a good night of sleep, hydrating with water, and swapping screen time for other activities.
So far, more than 170,000 tamariki / children from across Aotearoa New Zealand, have participated in the program, learning a bit about the places they "visit" from our inspiring ASICS Ambassadors, Ardie Savea, Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Kane Williamson.
If your child's class is participating in the Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure, their teacher may supply them a basic watch that counts their daily steps and / or activity time. It is not a requirement to use it to participate, so if this is not appropriate for your child, please let their teacher know.
They will also have a username and password provided to them by their teacher before the challenge starts. All passwords are encrypted for security so if they are unsure of their login, you can ask their Teacher who can generate a new password for them.
To access the program website click the green LOGIN / TAKIURU button above, or via our to-be-released Parents App and enter your child's username and password. Once logged in you can then help them build their unique avatar and track their classes progress through the event.
2026 Event Dates:
Term 3, Tues 11 Aug - Fri 11 Sept
“Thanks to your program my daughter just started to learn table tennis! Every day she does monkey bars and plays tag. Even more she tries to drink lots of water and eat fruit and vegetables instead of sweeties.
It's such an amazing event for kids. Thank you so much!!!!”
- Sue, Parent
At Home
We've got some new tools, fun activities and prizes coming for you in 2026. Keep an eye out for messages from your child's teacher once their class has registered, download the Support Crew App, and you'll be able to keep up with what is happening, use some of the easy-to-do tips for moving more as a family and perhaps join our community event too!
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The Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure uses a little bit of technology, on a unique digital platform to engage tamariki in a fun way, inspiring and encouraging them to make healthy choices.
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