Thursday, November 15, 2012
Summer Camp 2013
Hot off the press -- our latest camp dates & theme have been finalized. It's going to be a great SUMMER camp with heaps of fun in the sun & water. A lot of interest has already been shown, and there are limited spaces so get yourself sorted & your registration form in quick -- we are unable to hold or reserve any spaces!
Dates: Sunday 13th January - Friday 18th January 2013
Price: $120
Theme: Mission Impossible
Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.
If you would like to be a leader, click here for an application form to print out.
Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list (if you're not on the list click on the subscribe button) & schools this week.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Survivor Camp October 2012
Well this camp was like no other! To start with, we were fully booked out about 6 weeks before camp started & were having to turn people away & start a waiting list! A lot of these children were new to camp & we are now attracting them from all over the Far North. A local business also sponsored 3 of their employee’s children to come.
Another positive difference was a full team of helpers that we met with a couple of times before camp to plan & discuss together. It was really nice to spread the load & have other people’s gifts, ideas & input into the running of camp.
We also introduced some new activities this time as well such as archery & quad bike rides and we also introduced “badges” with the children. This was where we had 7 adults running different activities or crafts with a small group of about 7 children and at the end of the week they received a badge for their efforts. These included things like, camp cooking, photography, pokerwork, cross-stitch, rope work, Maori craft, Maoritanga & woodwork. We think this was a good addition to our camp program & gave the children different skills they may not have an opportunity to learn elsewhere. The camp site has also had an ampitheatre/firepit finished being built, so we were able to use this one night which was enjoyable.
We ran all the other normal games & activities and we were blessed with good weather and only a little bit of rain, but nothing that stopped what we had planned.
Using the “Survivor” theme the morning chapel times consisted of exploring the words – Outgive, Outlove, Outserve & Outlive. And in the evening chapel times Jono used his recent trip to Mt Everest to talk about the plans God has for our lives using the words -- way, guide, equipment, perseverance & companions.
We want to thank our supporters once again who helped make this camp happen. Pak n Sav & Bells Kaitaia donated food, the triboard mill (JNL) donated 20 sheets of triboard for us to sell & ACC donated bags which we used for the children to stick their badges onto. Aside from the leaders & helpers who gave a week of their holidays to be at camp, we also had other individuals help in specific ways. Rob Stanyon made our flash new archery targets, Jacey Horan painted all of our beautiful decorations, Wes Braddock came & tutored our camp cooking badge during our Bush Walk, James Young came & expertly showed how a hangi is prepared & cooked, Marie Driver came and gave patient instruction in flax weaving, Ang Beazley who tirelessly drove a van both to & from camp for our bus children, and Lara Mayall who came and cooked amazing food for our leaders weekend. There were also other people who gave time, lent things & sponsored children; we are thankful for all who helped make this happen.
With a great team of adult helpers & youth leaders the children had a memorable week & from all reports a very successful camp. We are in the process of trying to decide if we will have a camp in summer; otherwise April is our next planned camp.
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Team -- Fire |
Team -- Water |
Team -- Wind |
Team -- Earth |
Monday, July 30, 2012
Spring Survivor Camp 2012
Hot off the press -- our latest camp dates & theme have been finalized. We have some great new ideas, changes & things we have never done before :-) A lot of interest has already been shown, so get yourself sorted & your registration form in quick!
Dates: Sunday September 30th - Friday October 5th 2012
Price: $115 if registered before 16th September
Theme: Survivor
Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.
If you would like to be a leader, click here for an application form to print out.
Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list (if you're not on the list click on the subscribe button) & schools this coming week.
You can also pick them up from "Knights the Jewellers" on the main street in Kaitaia.
Dates: Sunday September 30th - Friday October 5th 2012
Price: $115 if registered before 16th September
Theme: Survivor
Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.
If you would like to be a leader, click here for an application form to print out.
Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list (if you're not on the list click on the subscribe button) & schools this coming week.
You can also pick them up from "Knights the Jewellers" on the main street in Kaitaia.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Another amazing holiday adventure
The latest
Holiday Camp at Lonsdale Park was another great success. Almost full, with only 2 beds to spare we had
46 fantastic children for a fun-filled week.
The weather
was kind to us & the children enjoyed a week of new games and challenges
plus the traditional activities, bushwalk, campfire and talent quest on the
last night.
Our theme
was “The Amazing Race” and we talked about how we should run the race of life,
making decisions at the crossroads, how to deal with distractions, difficulties
and hindrances. Jono also used this
theme to tell the story of the Amazing Sheep Race which went from sinful sheep,
to substitute sheep to stuck sheep & the super sheep saving him.
We also had
a awesome bunch of 8 quality young
students for leaders and 9 other adults which were a great team and helped
spread the load.
We would
like to thank those businesses and individual’s who sponsored, donated and help
make this camp happen. Thank you to Pak
n Sav, Bells Produce for generously donating food, and to Saviour Life &
Abundant Life Church for your continued support.
The next camp is planned for the first week in the October school holidays.
The next camp is planned for the first week in the October school holidays.
Check out the rest of the photos here
Monday, February 20, 2012
Autumn Camp 2012
Well, well everyone. Here's the latest news is... Autumn Camp is going to be the 15th-20th April and our theme is "The Amazing Race"
We got some "amazing" stuff planned, so plan to be there! :-)
Make sure you lock these dates into your holiday calendar so you don't miss out!...
Dates: Sunday April 15th - Friday April 20th 2012
Price: $115 if registered before 2nd April
Theme: The Amazing Race
Click here for a registration form to print out.
If you would like to be a leader, click here for an application form to print out.
Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this coming week.
You can also pick them up from "Knights the Jewellers" on the main street in Kaitaia.
We got some "amazing" stuff planned, so plan to be there! :-)
Make sure you lock these dates into your holiday calendar so you don't miss out!...
Dates: Sunday April 15th - Friday April 20th 2012
Price: $115 if registered before 2nd April
Theme: The Amazing Race
Click here for a registration form to print out.
If you would like to be a leader, click here for an application form to print out.
Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this coming week.
You can also pick them up from "Knights the Jewellers" on the main street in Kaitaia.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Summer 2012 Report
Black Beards |
Blue Bounty |
We had beautiful
weather, the children made new friends & went home tired out after spending
5 sunny days using the confidence course, a 20 metre waterslide, numerous
games, a bush walk, a beach trip, chapel times & loads of other fun
including finding out about where our real treasure comes from.
Silver Swords |
It was
great to see the community backing what we are doing by sponsoring and
referring children to come to camp. We
also saw more adult helpers willing to help out in the kitchen and running the
program. It was also lovely to have the
support again of family with one brother even coming all the way from Australia
to speak & help out.
Gold Galleons |
Each camp
has been an unknown when it comes to the financial side of things, but it was
great to see Shackleton’s Pharmacy sponsor us with a generous amount of
sunscreen to keep the children protected. Special thanks also goes to St Mary’s
Community Church in Pukenui who donated toward a set of leaders caps. And we are always grateful for the Northland
Age who promotes community activities such as these holiday camps.
We are
looking into maybe registering as a charitable trust, and actively seeking some
funding and business sponsorship. If
there are other businesses in the community who would like to sponsor various
items for next camp, then please contact us.
We would
also like to see more sponsorship of children, especially from the churches in
our local area.
Treasure Island Camp |
Make sure
you check out the rest of the camp photos here
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