NIKO New Zealand 2.04

NIKO was founded in 1985 in Hawaii as a ministry of Youth With A Mission’s King’s Kids International (KKI) program. It is now run in about 30 countries around the world.
NIKO is a 5-day wilderness camp aiming at challenging young people (at heart) in their leadership and teaching them on Teamwork through an intense program in the classroom of life!

“NIKO” is the Greek word pronounced. “nee-ko.” It means, “to subdue, conquer, overcome, or prevail against.”

In a NIKO, the participant learns in the classroom of life by “doing” instead of simply absorbing dry information. This “hands-on” experience teaches the participant to grow in the interdependence of a team. Through the NIKO experiences the participant will begin to understand more about themselves and the gifts that God has given to them. They will begin to learn what motivates them, as well as their unique style of leadership. A high priority is placed upon team work and perseverance. The participant will be challenged to increase their initiative, creativity, compassion, responsibility, and confidence through serving others.

A NIKO will challenge the participant to discover their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional strengths and weaknesses. Their relationship with God and others will be tested and /or proven through this experience and its physical challenges. The participant will learn to confront issues of leadership and personal identity. They will be required to face and overcome many obstacles that will be encountered in life’s future decisions.

At a NIKO, the participant will work with other young people towards a common goal. The support and inspiration of friends and compassionate Christian instructors will allow them to push past the limits they may have previously set for themselves, allowing them to draw nearer to God.