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Camp Activities

We provide every activity under the sun... and night sky! Plan a safe and unforgettable experience in the great outdoors.

YMCA Camping offers over 30 activites on land, in the water and up in the air! Most of our thrilling activities are led by our experienced staff - making camp simple and easy for visiting schools and groups.

Browse our selection of activities below and build your own camp based on your desired camp outcomes, or choose one of our popular camps with all activities planned out for you.

Planning an overnight camp? Choose any four activities for the daytime, and have the option to add on one night activity.

Planning a 2-night, 3-day camp? Choose any eight activities for the daytime, and have the option to add on two night activities.

Or find out more about our pre-built camps!

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Our Camp Activities

Rope Activities
Water Activities
Land Activities
Offsite Activities

WATER ACTIVITIES

OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (led by teachers)

  • Court Activities
    Courts available for netball, basketball, volleyball and beach volleyball.
  • Map Reading/ Orienteering
    A number of map reading courses are available with varying levels of difficulty.
  • Playing Field
    An open space for your sporting games.

OFFSITE ACTIVITIES (at Old Petrie Town - 20-minute walk)

  • Blacksmith
    Learn how to create objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal and using tools to hammer, bend and cut.
  • Craft Inspirations
    Try scrapbooking - make your own cards using special design scissors and punches under the guidance of our crafty experts.
  • Heritage Museum
    Explore the district’s historic character through the permanent and rotating displays covering a range of local themes.
  • Multicultural Centre - Indigenous Cultural Experience
    Renowned artist Terry Saleh offers a variety of cultural experiences including dance and storytelling; boomerang making, painting and throwing; didgeridoo workshops; and bush medicine lessons.
  • Pottery Barn
    See how clay pots are made and make your own masterpiece.
  • Steam Museum
    Learn about steam engines, what these machines looked like and how they operated in days gone by.

Need help to build your own camp program?

YMCA camping experts are here to support you. Simply send us an equiry with all the details and we will get back to you soon.

You may also want to visit our pre-built camps for inspiration.

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