Inspire Learn Grow
The YMCA believes that camping is all about challenging and inspiring through adventure. School camp is often the first time away from home for many young people, and is an incredible opportunity for them to increase resilience, become more independent and to develop their leadership skills.
At the YMCA, camping is part of our DNA! With more than 120 years' of history in providing camping experiences for children and young people, the YMCA has developed a unique approach that we offer to Australian families and schools through three distinctively different YMCA camps in Brisbane (Camp Warrawee and Camp North Pine) and Warwick (Camp Leslie Dam).
YMCA Camps can provide challenge and adventure through a range of fun outdoor education experiences or can simply be booked to host your social group weekend retreat.
Please view our activities list and sample programs or simply contact us for a quote or more information.
At YMCA camping we cater for all groups, including:
- Primary school camps
- High school camps
- Sports clubs and team training camps
- Community group camps
- Social group camps
- Church group camps
- Seminar and conferences
- Special events e.g. family reunions
Camp Leslie Dam
- Located on the Leslie Dam.
- Wide range of activities.
- Accommodation for up to 200 people.
- All meals catered for.
- Qualified YMCA program staff provided.
- Only 10 minutes to Warwick.
Camp Warrawee
- Located in beautiful bushland
- Wide range of activities.
- Accommodation for up to 218 people.
- All meals catered for.
- Qualified YMCA program staff provided.
- Only 35 minutes to Brisbane.
Camp North Pine
- Located on the North Pine River.
- Wide range of activities.
- Accommodation for up to 112 people.
- All meals catered for.
- Qualified YMCA program staff provided.
- Only 35 minutes to Brisbane.
Survivor Program
A new unique camp experience! Students form 'tribes' and work together to complete a series of themed challenges.
Suitable for Grades 4 - 11, and particularly beneficial for Year 7 as they transition to high school.
Expeditions
YMCA Expeditions is the next step in adventure for your school camp.
With two amazing locations (Leslie Dam & Clarence River) we can tailor a program specific to your camp outcomes.
Five Reasons to Choose YMCA Camping
- We develop individualised camp programs to achieve the outcomes you want from your camp experience. Each camp is carefully programmed to ensure you maximise your time at camp and gain the best possible outcomes for your students.
- YMCA camp activities focus on the holistic development of self by incorporating body, mind and spirit. Only when you consider the whole person, does long-term change occur.
- The YMCA is an accredited Child Safe Organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation. All our staff hold Blue Cards, have undergone extensive training in Child Safety, and follow our strict Code of Conduct, ensuring the safest environment for your students.
- The YMCA provides all documentation required to ensure your camp runs smoothly, including parent information brochure, activity risk assessments, students dietary and medical needs forms.
- The YMCA is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a wide range of social impact programs. When you attend a YMCA Camp, you directly support the YMCA in providing these much needed programs and services.