Camp is now full - waiting list only - 3 more sleeps until camp!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

SUMMER Camp 2017

This summer just got a whole lot cooler with the full immersion of fun, food, beach, games, sun & good times at our SUBMERGED camp.  First time ever combining at Coopers Beach camp this is going to be one epic experience of going down, down deep that you wont want to miss. Spaces on the submarine to our underwater world are limited so be in quick with your registration form or ya might miss out!


Dates: Friday 13th Jan (10am) - Tuesday 17th Jan (11am)
Price:  9-10 years - $80              
11-13years - FREE - but limited spaces (thanks to Breakaway funding)

Theme: 

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 info & application forms -- online or the print version.




Wednesday, November 18, 2015

SUMMER Day Camp 2016

Time to saddle up your horses & get your cowboy boots on! Summer camp is on its way with loads of new activities, some of the old ones, great food, awesome leaders, cool friends & 4 days packed full of fun! So get ya hat on & lasso ready & be in quick with your registration form or ya might miss out!


Dates: Monday 11th Jan - Thursday 14th Jan
Times: 9:00 - 4:00pm each day (Thurs 9-7pm)
Price:  8-10 years - $20              
11-13years - FREE (thanks to Breakaway funding)

Theme: WANTED - a great western story
Transport: A bus ($10) will be provided (limited spaces) from town - please see the rego form for more details.

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 info & application forms -- online or the print version.



Wednesday, November 4, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thankyou for all your feedback on our online survey after last camp. The survey closed on Saturday & the winner has been drawn.  CONGRATULATIONS goes to Renee Windelborn​ - well done, you have received a free camp for one of your lovely children :-)

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Feedback & win a free camp!

We would very much appreciate your feedback - please complete this survey below...
This will close on the 31st October & winner will be drawn & announced 1st Nov :-)

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Superheroes - Winter Day Camp 2015

It's been a long break - but we have sniffed out our camp SUPERHEROES & we are back!

There have been a few changes and we are now re-launching camp at a new venue.  We will be running the camps at Takahue Hall (10 mins south of Kaitaia) and to start with these will be day camps (not staying the night.)  We aim to do this every 6 months in July & January.  For more info or questions regarding this change please contact us & we will be more than happy to chat with you about it. 

So if you are want to have a SUPER week, having some SUPER fun, being a SUPER hero, then check out these details & get your rego form in ASAP. We have some SUPER cool changes & new SUPER activities for you to enjoy, with the same SUPER leaders & friends.  

Dates: Monday 6th July - Thursday 9th July
Times: 9:00 - 4:00pm each day
Price:  Full Week - $20 per child if registered & paid before 4th July, Casual - $7 a day.
Theme: Superheroes
Transport: A bus will be provided (limited spaces) from town - please see the rego form for more details.

Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.

 **Online Registration opens Monday 25th May
 Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this week. (If you're not on the list click on the subscribe button.)

 If you would like to be a leader, click here for info & application forms -- online or the print version.



Monday, April 27, 2015

Camp REVAMP

Press Release:

We love running camps, we love seeing kids having fun & something to do in the holidays & we love doing this in the Far North of beautiful NZ!
We want to carry on doing this, but for us 3 week-long camps a year was too much.  So we have done some hard thinking and we are having a Camp Revamp.
Here is what we think will be sustainable for the next few years to carry on giving children in the Far North a great opportunity in the holidays.

1.  Annual Summer Camp - this will most likely be 3-4 days long, although there may be an option of having 2 different aged camps such as 8- 10 years & then 11-14 years of 3 days each.

2.  Annual Winter Day Camp -  this will be 4 days long in the July holidays and be for ages 8-12 (or 13 if still at Intermediate or Primary School).  We will not stay overnight but instead we will fit all the fun into 4 days.


Location:  We have decided that Lonsdale Park is too far away from home base for us to continue using it.  Although we love this campsite, we have searched and found something similiar - closer to home.  We are looking to use a great facility, 10 minutes south of Kaitaia in the beautiful Takahue valley.
More details about all of this will come soon as we start to advertise for the coming Winter Day Camp.

We know that this decision will mean some people will be no longer able to come so easily and we are sad about that.  We have not made this decision lightly, but we do believe this is the best way forward to keep Far North Holiday Camps running.  Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

We are excited and looking forward to what camp will be like as we re-launch in this new setting!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

To Infinity & Beyond -- October Camp 2014

“To Infinity & Beyond” through the Milky Way, past stars, all the way to Mars and back to Earth.  The latest holiday camp at Lonsdale Park was a space odyssey of truly epic proportions.  The 55 children who signed up for this adventure were sent to 4 different planets for the week.  The week began with dinner in the dark ; ration packs being handed out along with glosticks to help them on their way.  Mars, Neptune, Pluto & Venus were proudly represented in all sort of activities including a very wet and tropical Space hunt for clues which led them on to a Space Race.  The Bush Walk & cooking lunch on a fire was also enjoyed along with the usual camp activities of archery, quad bike rides, the confidence & blindfold course and lots of organised games. Uncle Jono and his specialist drama team continued the space theme in the daily chapel times as we learnt about how the world was made.  The final camp send off with a night around the fire toasting marshmallows, looking at the stars through a telescope & singing songs was hampered by the rain but instead led to an impromptu Talent Quest indoors that produced some hidden gems.  The night finished with a blast as we let 6 lanterns off up into space.  The team which ended up with the most rocket fuel and won the big overall prize was Neptune and congratulations to Kiah & Nellie Young who were awarded the top camper prizes.  A big thankyou once again to all the youth leaders and adult helpers who served tirelessly for the week and made camp happen.  Also a huge thankyou to local businesses Pak n Save, Bells & JNL for their generous donations, and to other individuals & churches who gave resources and time towards camp.  All the photos can be found here.  


We will be taking a break over summer & our next camp is planned for the April holidays.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

To Infinity & Beyond - Spring Camp 2014

Reach for the stars! We are taking a week long journey into space to discover all sorts of hidden treasure & adventures. Come & join us on this space odyssey as we go to Infinity & Beyond :-)

Dates: Sunday 28th September - Friday 3rd October 2014
Price: $120
Theme: To Infinity & Beyond

Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.

 **Online Registration opens Monday 18th August
 Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this week. (If you're not on the list click on the subscribe button.)

 If you would like to be a leader, click here for info & application forms -- online or the print version.

 *FYI - We will not be running a camp this summer, so the next camp planned (after this one) is not until April 2015

Friday, August 8, 2014

Trust Power Community Awards

We were stoked & humbled to received Runner-Up in the Trustpower Community Awards - Education section.
We are thankful for all the volunteer hours that goes into to making these camps happen!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Egyptian Adventure -- April Camp 2014


We started our Egyptian Adventure with a “feast on the floor” which included yummy pita pocket kebabs.  We also enjoyed a day at the beach building pyramids, a crazy ancient treasure wide game, some fantastic craft groups, and the usual games and activities including sled rides behind the quad bike.  The food was fantastic, the weather mostly good and from all reports every kid had a great time.  One child described it as the “best few days of his life so far”!  We ended the camp with “Egypt has talent” which was a great climax to camp.   Our chapel times were based around the story of Joseph and some of our leaders “wowed” us with their acting skills each night as they dug up different artefacts of Joseph’s life. 


This was our 10th camp since we  started 3 years ago and I think they just keep getting better.  We were again full with 50 children, 10 adults & 10 student leaders.  It was a great time, that was only made possible by willing people and a generous community who helped make it happen. We would again like to thank Bells Produce, the Salvation Army and other individuals who donated food.  We would also like to thank the local churches who helped in many ways including resources and helpers.  There were also many others who helped, contributed and donated in loads of different ways – thankyou! 

You can find the photos & video of this camp here on our website.  Our next camp is planned for the first week in the October school holidays. 

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Egyptian Adventure

The jungle is a distant memory as we head north towards the desert.  Shadowy triangles loom on the horizon as we pause for a drink...
Are you ready to embark on a EGYPTIAN ADVENTURE?  These coming holidays we will take you via camels, through the desert, up sand dunes, through caves, discovering treasure & making friends.  If you think you can handle it, then get your registration form in quick so as not to miss out! 

Dates: Sunday 27th April   - Friday 2nd May 2014
Price: $120
Theme: Egyptian Adventure

Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.

**Online Registration opens Monday 11th March 

Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this week. (If you're not on the list click on the subscribe button.) 

If you would like to be a leader, click here for info & application forms -- online or the print version.  

We also have 15 free camps to give to children aged 11-12 who would benefit from a week away.  Please contact us for more details or click here for a sponsorship registration form.
Preference for these spots will be given to children based on need & not having been to camp before.  

Friday, January 24, 2014

King of the Jungle -- Summer Camp 2014

The mood was certainly tropical as the campers began to register for King of the Jungle camp in the misty rain.  This did not dampen the enthusiasm though as they kicked off the camp by sculpting from play dough their team mascots & preparing a chant to represent their tribe.  From the pink zebras, to the yellow lions, orange tigers & blue elephants each team stood their ground as they survived the ordeals of jungle life. 

The campers enjoyed the beach trip with sculptures, the big dig and a swim to cool off with.  The safari adventure the next day was a big hit & had all the adults & leaders hiding in rather strange places.  The bush walk was again a success, & the giant waterslide on the last day was some good old fashioned kiwi fun.  The regular activities of the confidence course, archery, slug-gun shooting & go kart driving were well enjoyed alongside the usual games.  Possibly the highlight for many children would have been partaking of some jungle food in the form of a 10 meter long banana split!

We had our traditional serial story each night – this time it featured “Madagascar 7” which was written & read by our guest speaker from Sydney.  We also enjoyed Safari Adventures each morning with our Jungle Explorer Aunty Steph.  All the kids enjoyed the theme song & other singing and as camp wound down with our last night bonfire and marshmallows, it was great to hear the kid’s voices under the stars. 
Through the ups & downs, comebacks & losses it was the mighty Tigers who came out on top taking away the coveted “best team” prize.  Lois Ratima & Kauri Travers were awarded the best girl & boy camper awards. 

We would like to thank once again the many individuals, churches & businesses who helped to make the camp possible. Special thanks to Shackeltons Pharmacy for donating items for our first aid kit, to Karikari Educare & the Salvation Army for the use of their vans, and to LJ Hooker for the use of their gazebos.  Our next camp will be 27th April – May 2nd.  Check out the camp photos here.



Monday, November 4, 2013

Who's the King of the Jungle?

What a better way to spend summer, than in a tropical jungle?  An action packed week with fun, friends, water, sun & all our normal fantastic camp activities.  With many different species, it will probably be survival of the fittest as we try to figure out who is the "King of the Jungle."  You will need to bring some insect repellent though & watch out for the snakes!


There are limited spaces so get yourself sorted & your registration form in as we are unable to hold or reserve any spaces!

Dates: Sunday 5th January  - Friday 10th January 2014
Price: $120
Theme: King of the Jungle


Click here for a registration form to print out & post to us or click here to register online.

**Online Registration opens Monday 11th November 

Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this week. (If you're not on the list click on the subscribe button.) 

If you would like to be a leader, click here for info & application forms -- online or the print version.  

We also have 15 free camps to give to children aged 11-12 who would benefit from a week away.  Please contact us for more details or click here for a sponsorship registration form.
Preference for these spots will be given to children based on need & not having been to camp before.  

We made the paper again...

Pretty cool -- but can you spot the mistake?



Monday, October 21, 2013

ICE AGE Xtreme -- October Camp 2013

The cold didn’t hang around for very long at our ICE AGE Xtreme Camp as we all enjoyed some very nice summery weather as we took in all that Lonsdale Park & camp had to offer.  The bushwalk & cooking lunch over the fires was a hit again, although there were reports of a few cold sausages & lumpy Milo!  The visiting dance crew, go-karts & archery seemed to be some of the campers top favourites.  We also enjoyed the usual great food, craft, badges, games & the traditional camp fire.  Our evening serial movie was “Treasures of the Snow” which held us spellbound & enjoyed by all.  Our teams, Blizzard, Avalanche, and Snowflakes & Icicles battled it out in all sorts of challenges, Xtreme games & activities.  The result was a whiteout as the Snowflake team ended up coming from behind to take out the big prize overall.  Kairo Kamlade & Josh Morris were our two best overall campers. 
As usual our thanks goes to many members of the community who helped to make this happen.  We are thankful for our student volunteers, our craft & dance tutors, our adult leaders, the person who donated a sheep, who lent us the go-kart & trailer & the people who drove the bus for us.  Without the great team working together this would not happen. 


More photos & the camp video can be found here.
Our summer camp is from 5-10 January & the registrations will open online about mid-November.  

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Spring Camp 2013


Spring is slow in coming because the ICE AGE is upon us! Slip on down into our next camp -- ICE AGE Xtreme.  In true camp style we will be challenging ourselves on the wintery & slippery slopes of a snowy village.  Bring your warm gears & be in for an amazing week.  

There are limited spaces so get yourself sorted & your registration form in as we are unable to hold or reserve any spaces!

Dates: Sunday 29th September - Friday 4th October 2013
Price: $120
Theme: ICE AGE Xtreme





Registration opens Monday 19th August.  
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 info & application forms -- online or the print version.  

Registration forms will also be sent to those on the mailing list & schools this week. 
(If you're not on the list click on the subscribe button.) 

Please note that we have no sponsorship/funding available for this particular camp.  

Thursday, May 16, 2013

A Knights Journey -- April Camp 2013

It was going to be a camp like no other and once the 50 subjects had arrived the King of the realm welcomed them all to the journey of a lifetime.  The opportunities were laid out before them of which some succumbed but many conquered.  The camp was divided into four kingdoms, the Huns, the Romans, the Vikings & the Celts.  Each fought valiantly for the top position.  Many children were knighted each day as they progressed toward the prize at the end.  Activities included some from the ancient realm such as jousting, fencing, wrestling, archery, tug of war, hide n seek & some from the modern realm such as go-karts, shooting, crafts and badges & the traditional talent quest.
Each night we had a segment of the story “Pilgrims Progress” in movie form and every morning we studied the armour of God. 
The week culminated on the last night in a fantastic feast complete with pigs heads & medieval dress and then before it was over we had to crown the victors who were the mighty Romans!  The top boy & girl camper, Ashley Ujder & Glen Stapleton were also hailed as heroes in our final prize giving. 
The weather was fantastic, the food was great & it was awesome to have a full team of leaders & adults to help keep things running smoothly.  We are also thankful to the wider community who also helped in many ways from donating a pig, lending equipment, organising crafts and driving vans. 
Our next camp is planned for the October school holidays.  
Photos from this camp are now on our facebook page & also in our photo gallery.
You can view the camp movie on our You Tube channel here.