National Highschoolers’ Training
7-11 April 2026
What is the Highschoolers’ Training?
The National Highschoolers’ Training is a time for high school-aged students to come and enjoy a week of pursuing the Lord together at the New Zealand Training Centre.
Because this is a training and not a camp, there will be a focus on perfecting. Also, there will be a higher standard for this time which includes:
– A higher clothing standard
– Marking for attendance to meetings, and room cleaning with prizes awarded at the end of the week
– Perfecting for the gospel
– A time to study the Bible in groups
It is important that you are aware of this before you consider attending the Highschoolers’ Training.
Dates & Location
The Highschoolers’ Training will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday 7 April and conclude with lunch and clean-up at 1:30 p.m. Saturday 11 April 2026. Please take note of the different start day this year (Tuesday) which is different from our usual start day of Monday.
The Highschoolers’ Training will take place at the New Zealand Training Centre, 33 Beale St, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Application & Registration Information
If you wish to attend the Highschoolers’ Training, you will need to go through an application process. This will involve filling out an online form by Lord’s Day 22 March. After this deadline, a list of applications will be sent to the serving ones in your locality for their consideration and approval. You will then be notified about the outcome of your application by Monday 30 March.
The serving brothers in your locality will consider the following points when approving you for the Highschoolers’ Training:
Highschoolers: You must be attending high school this year, have a positive attitude, and be willing to participate in every aspect of the training. You should also be able to accept and abide by the training expectations provided in this information sheet.
Serving ones: You should have a desire and burden to serve. You are expected to serve for the duration of the Highschoolers’ Training.
Once approved, you will receive an email informing you how to make payment for the Highschoolers’ Training. This will complete your registration.
Training Expectations
In order to maintain a high standard that will be conducive to pursuing the Lord, we ask that you read the general guidelines and expectations as mentioned below. You will need to accept these guidelines and expectations when you apply.
- I agree to participate in all the meetings and activities of the training.
- I understand that my mobile phone and any other devices will be held securely for me for the duration of the training and made available either when I leave or after cleaning up on the last day. (Cameras and basic watches are permitted).
- I agree to stay within the boundaries of the Training Centre.
- I agree to go to bed at the appointed time and rise at the appointed time.
- I agree to sleep in my appointed accommodation and not to move rooms.
- I agree to speak positively and to have a positive attitude.
- I agree to listen to or read only music and literature related to the theme of the training for the duration of the time.
- I agree to dress in an appropriate manner.
- I agree to treat all the serving ones and fellow highschoolers with courtesy and respect.
- I agree not to be involved in any special relationship with a member of the opposite sex for the duration of the training.
- I understand that the training is a smoke free, vape free, and drug free environment.
Clothing Standards
The clothing standards of a highschoolers’ training are different from that of a highschoolers’ camp. Please read carefully below so you are familiar with these standards before you decide to apply for the training.
General dress guidelines
– Keep clothing neat, clean, and (meeting clothing) ironed
– No tears, holes, loose threads, missing buttons, etc.
– Not sheer, form-fitting, or revealing. No sleeveless tops, exposed shoulders, or tank tops.
– No secular wording, pictures, or designs. Small clothing labels are acceptable.
– Pyjamas are not to be worn outside of the dormitory areas.
– Shoes must remain on during meetings to take care of the atmosphere.
Meeting dress standard for brothers
– Collared shirt
– Plain full-length pants: black, blue, or brown
– Belt: black, blue, or brown
– Socks to match attire
– Shoes: black or brown, covering the foot and toes, clean and in tidy condition
Meeting dress standard for sisters
– Long dress or modest skirt that covers the knees when sitting
– Blouse/top that is modest, not sheer or tight fitting, with covered shoulders
Dress standard for rest and exercise
– Clothing and shoes suitable for sporting activities which keep the General dress guidelines.
These clothing standards are to help us flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Before coming to each meeting or activity, check with the Lord how He feels about your attire, for the sake of the other brothers and sisters, and follow His leading to make any adjustments.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided by the Training Centre. The New Zealand Training Centre has limited bedding. Please bring your own pillow, fitted bedsheet and sleeping bag/duvet. We can provide bedding for those travelling from overseas.
What to bring
- Recovery Version Bible
- Pens and highlighters
- Personal toiletries
- Ear plugs (optional)
- Clothing, as per requirements on next page
- Pillow, fitted bedsheet, and sleeping bag or duvet (overseas exempt)
- Towel
Mobile Devices and Tablets
We would like to have a week that is filled with the enjoyment of the Lord and is free from any distractions that our mobile phones and tablets bring us. If you bring a mobile phone or tablet to the training, we will ask you to hand it in at registration. Devices will be held in a secure location for the duration of the training and returned to you at the conclusion of the training. (This does not include basic watches and cameras).
Optional School Study Times
There will be an allocated study slot each day that can be used to continue your school studies, should you wish to do this. You may bring your laptop for this purpose; however, to maintain a proper atmosphere in the training, laptops will also need to be handed in upon arrival. Your laptops will be made available to you each day during the study slots.
Dietary Requests
NZTC is unable to meet dietary requests. If this would keep you from coming to the training, please fellowship with your local serving ones about this.
Cost
The cost to attend the Highschoolers’ Training will be $100 per person. This is a subsidised price.
Where to Apply
Applications for the Highschoolers’ Training can be made online via the form below. Please note that applications close Lord’s Day 22 March.
National Conference
Please note that this year, the National Highschoolers’ Training will take place soon after the conclusion of the National Conference. Therefore, those attending the Highschoolers’ Training may like to consider their ability to also attend the National Conference when making travel arrangements. Highschoolers who live outside of Hamilton will be able to stay at the Training Centre from Monday night 6 April. The Training Centre will not be able to accommodate highschoolers during the National Conference.
3 – 5 April National Conference – Highschoolers are encouraged to attend this
6 April National Brothers’ Training – Not available for highschoolers to attend
7 – 11 April National Highschoolers’ Training
If attending the National Conference, a separate registration is required at https://nztc.ac.nz/national-conference
Further Information
For further information concerning the National Highschoolers’ Training, please send an email to register@nztc.ac.nz