A YMCA Camp is often a young person's first major step towards becoming an individual. Camping encourages a healthy approach to life. There is no better way for young people to learn to accept responsibility, recognise their inner strengths and develop their potential.
The YMCA believes in the value of camping as vital part of growing up and a healthy investment in the younger generation. YMCA Camps are open to all people of any sex, religion, colour, physical ability or national origin. You do not have to be a YMCA member.
Dates
Camps run from Sunday to Friday during the January, April, July and September School Holidays. This can vary around public holidays.
Dates for the 2008 camps are as follows:
| Mind Body Spirit |
Sun 20 - Thu 24 Apr |
8 - 12 yrs |
$230 |
| Belay |
Sun 20 - Thu 24 Apr |
13 - 16 yrs |
$230 |
| Sundaze |
Mon 28 - Fri 2 May |
8 - 12 yrs |
$230 |
| Dazed & Confused |
Mon 28 - Fri 2 May |
13 - 16 yrs |
$230 |
| Misty |
Mon 14 - Fri 18 Jul |
13 -16 yrs |
$230 |
| Crispy |
Mon 14 - Fri 18 Jul |
8 -12 yrs |
$230 |
| Feijoa |
Mon 29 - Fri 3 Oct |
8 - 12yrs |
$230 |
| Apple |
Mon 29 - Fri 3 Oct |
13 - 16 yrs |
$230 |
| Expedition Camp |
Sat 4 - Fri 10 Oct |
13 -16 yrs |
$355 |
| Mandarin |
Mon 6 - Fri 10 Oct |
8 - 12 yrs |
$230 |
| Blackberry |
Mon 6 - Fri 10 Oct |
13 -16 yrs |
$230 |
Age / Cost
Two separate camps operate during the week. One for 8 -12 years old and one for 13-16 years old. Each camp programme is designed to meet the needs of the specific age group. The price per person includes food, accommodation, activities and bus to camp.
You can download a pdf of our latest Holiday Camp brochure here.
Supervision
All outdoor activities are operated by Qualified YMCA Camp Adair Outdoor Instructors. Camp Leaders are selected from Youth Leadership Training Schemes and Sport & Recreation Training Establishments. A qualified First Aid person, Camp Mum, is responsible for ensuring children with special needs such as medication, diet and disabilities are catered for.
Transport
A bus service to camp is available at no extra charge. Pick up points are YMCA Greys Ave in Auckland city, Otahuhu and Papakura. Parents are welcome to drop off their children at camp if they wish.
Activities
A wide range of Team & Personal Development activities are available. The High and Low Ropes, Abseiling, Rockclimbing, Archery, Super Fox, Flying Squirrel and Kayaking give children the opportunity to challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Overnight Camping, Mudslide, Burma Trail and Bush Craft give the children a real taste of the outdoors. Campfire and Concert, Disco and Glow Worms are all very popular evening options. Children are required to help out with daily house keeping duties. Some activities are age and weather dependant. While all children are required to participate in the programme, activities are "Challenge by Choice".
Other YMCA Camps in the Auckland Area
YMCA Shakespear Lodge in the Shakespear Regional Park, Whangaparaoa is also available for hire. The camp has a wide range of land and sea based activities. For more information call Garth on 09 4247111.
YMCA Waiwera situated opposite the Waiwera Thermal Pools, is also avaliable for hire. For more information you can contact them on 09 427 9219. | 
