Category: Teenage Camps

Endure 2023

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 5.30pm Friday 20th October - 1pm Monday 23rd October 2023
  • Men and Women Ages 15 to 20 Years old
  • 125
  • CYC Waihola, South Otago

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Equipping the next generation to live out their new life in Christ.

 
Do you know any teens or young adults who want to grow their faith in Christ, deepen their knowledge of the Bible, and learn how to apply a biblical worldview to the difficult questions facing our culture? Then this camp is for them!
 

Aimed at late teens and young adults ages 15-20, we will take on some of the most challenging worldview and apologetics topics our day!

We have several speakers, including Todd Funk of Thinking Matters NZ, who will equip and encourage students as they learn how to think biblically in all aspects of life. We will challenge students to stand for Christ in the classroom, in the workplace, and with their friends.
 
In addition, students will build relationships, engage in conversation, play fun games, eat great food, visit the beach, enjoy our campfire, and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Camp South 2024

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 10am Monday 22nd January - 1pm Friday 26th January 2024
  • Men and Women Ages 15 to 20 Years old
  • 250
  • CYC Waihola, South Otago

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Equipping the next generation to live out their new life in Christ.

Do you know any teens or young adults who want to grow their faith in Christ, deepen their knowledge of the Bible, and learn how to apply a biblical worldview to the difficult questions facing our culture? Then this camp is for them!

Aimed at late teens and young adults ages 15-20, we will take on some of the most challenging worldview and apologetics topics our day. We have several speakers, who will equip and encourage students as they learn how to think biblically in all aspects of life. They will challenge students to stand for Christ in the classroom, in the workplace, and with their friends. Students will all get a theme booklet and T-shirt (get excited!!).

 
In addition, students will build relationships, engage in thought-provoking discussion, play fun games, eat great food, visit the beach, enjoy the campfire, and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. We’re so excited to see you there!
 
Check out the video of our last apologetics camp here!
 

2023 Junior Tramping Camp

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 8am Saturday 23rd September - 8pm Tuesday 26th September 2023
  • Co-Ed in School Years 7 - 10 in 2023
  • 280 (discounts may apply)
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CAMP FULL: Enrol to be put on the waiting list

Our junior tramping camp is heading into  the stunning Caples River Valley near Queenstown. It’s for anyone that  is keen on giving real tramping a try in the New Zealand backcountry.

As beginner tramping you will need to have reasonable level of fitness (so start training now) and will need to carry all your own food and gear with you as you tramp.

Location

We are tramping up the Caples River Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park.

We will be tramping 16km on the first and last day with day walks each day in between. We are staying in a private Deerstalkers Hut. The track is a reasonably good condition track with incredible views of the nearby mountains.

 

Our Tramping Camps Feature...

Backcountry Huts and Tents

We will be staying in a private back-country huts in the remote wilderness - these huts give us some shelter but are often cold meaning warm clothing is a must. But the scenery is oh....so amazing!

Fun and Games

With no power or cellphone coverage*, we have plenty of time to play cool games like "The Most Awesome Game in the World" and make our own fun in the wilderness.


* we have a satellite communicator for emergencies

Good Food

Tramping is all about walking, good company and eating food. Lots of snacks to build up your energy for tramping

Testimonials from previous tramping camps...

The tramping camp down the Hollyford [in 2019] was one of the best CYC camps I've ever been on.
Anon
2019 Junior Tramping Camp Camper
It was my first tramp and I had no idea what I was doing but that tramping trip down the South Coast was one of my best memories as a teenager. Now I'm in my twenties I'm still doing lots of tramping
Anon
2013 Tramping Camp Camper
I just wanted to thank you very much for the tramp in the Hollyford. [My daughter] loved it and she has been talking about it a lot since ... [she] came back further encouraged spiritually
Anon
2019 Junior Tramping Camp Parent

Essentials to know before you enroll...

These are essentials to know before you enrol in this tramping camp:

  • You will need good fitness and be able to walk at least 10km each day on the flat. You can start building fitness now by going for increasingly long walks each week.
  • You will need to carry all your own gear and food in a tramping pack. We will not carry your food, clothes or even your hairbrush for you. As an group tramping camp we will also be carrying shared equipment which you will need to carry your share of.
  • There are some essential gear requirements for tramping. These include the following non-negotiable items to keep you warm and safe in the wilderness:
    • Good boots with ankle support
    • Warm Sleeping Bag (not a “cheap warehouse one”) – ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL IT IS RATED TO -10oC or greater 
    • Waterproof rain jacket (not a “nylon parka”)
    • Good thermal layers (base, mid and top)
    • Waterproof dry bags or pack liner
  •  Our leadership consists of leaders with a combined total of over 100 years tramping experience in the wilderness.

2023 Techno Camp

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 10.30am Monday 25th September - 2:30pm Friday 29th September 2023
  • Boys in school Years 8 - 11 in 2023
  • 280 (discounts may apply)
Enrol Here!

About this Camp

  • Love computers – so do we and we thought lets get 20 of them and run a sweet camp for all those hard core gamers out there.

Counter Strike, Team Fortress, Crysis and other games have been played in the past at this sweet camp.

But don’t think its just computers we do at camp …. not at all … in the past we have also:

  • Played the epic game that is Archery Tag
  • used GPS’s with a twist
  • Raced Drones
  • Played paintball
  • Made epic lego projects
  • Used VR sets
 

There are only 20 spaces at this extremely popular camp.

2023 Teen Girls Camp

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 10.30am Monday 3rd July - 2:30pm Friday 7th July 2023
  • Girls in school Years 9 - 12 in 2023
  • 220 (discounts may apply)
Enrol Here!

About This Camp

How often do you feel lonely?

Come join us at Teen Girls Camp 2023 for a week of cooking, crafts, and connection as we learn how we are Never Alone because Christ is always with us.

Camp Features

Here is some of the features that you might get to experience at this camp…

Archery Tag​

Disc Golf

Mountain Boarding

GeoCaching

Rifle Shooting

Archery

Zip Lining

2023 Hunting Camp

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 10:00am Monday 17th April - 4pm Friday 21st April 2023
  • Boys in School Years 9 to 12 in 2023
  • 280
Camp Full - Enrol for Waiting List

About this Camp

This incredibly popular camp only has 10 spaces per year so get in fast to secure yours!

For those young men that love the outdoors this camp might be for you. 

We hope to teach humane harvesting of wild game for you and other peoples benefit. This includes the following skill sets: shooting, knife work, packaging and cooking.

You will have plenty of leaders to ask questions and learn from. Hopefully one day you will be able to teach young men the same skills. We aim to model our faith and use real life examples to equip young Christian men for life in today’s world.

Essentials to know before you enrol

These are essentials to know before you enrol in this hunting camp:

  • You will need good fitness and be able to walk at least 12 km each day
  • You will be lead throughout the week by experienced hunters
  • You will experience a range of farm life during your stay on this high country farm

Pursuit 2023

Posted on by CYC Waihola
  • 1pm Monday 17th April - 2pm Wednesday 19th April 2023
  • Men and Women Ages 16 to 22 Years old
  • 100
  • Lakeland Park Christian Camp, Queenstown

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How do we pursue Christ, and godliness, through all seasons of life? 

This is the question we’ll be asking at Pursuit 2023. We will delve into the Biblical worldview of friendships, singleness, dating, and marriage, and explore what it looks like to pursue Christ while navigating these areas. We live in a world where these topics are widely talked about, but Christ is seldom mentioned as the center of these. We are here to change that!

Join us for a week of thought-provoking talks, morning devotionals, lake time, activities at camp/around Queenstown, and smores!

Space is limited to 40 campers, so sign up early and spread the word to your friends!

2022 Backcountry Tramping Camp

Posted on by Tim Wiel
  • 12.00pm Saturday 10th December - 8pm Wednesday 14th December 2022
  • Boys and Girls in School Years 10 - 13
  • $280 (includes transport)
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About this tramping camp

Our backcountry tramping camp is for older teenagers that have a bit more stamina. This year we head into the Mt Aspiring Wilderness up the Wikin River Valley near Lake Wanaka.

As an older teenage tramping camp you will need to have reasonable level of fitness (so start training now) and will need to carry all your own food and gear with you as you tramp.

Lake Crucible
Map of our tramping location

Location

We are tramping up the Wilkin River Valley into Mt Aspiring National Park. We will be staying in Siberia Hut in the midst of the mountains. 

We will be casually tramping on average 20km each day to a booked DoC hut along a tramping track. 

Over the four days of the tramp we will jetboat across the Makarora River, tramp up the stunning Wilkin River Valley to Siberia Hut. Take day trips to the beatitful and secludded Lake Crucible and tramp up to the Gillespie Pass with amazing mountain views of Mt Awful … so called because it fills one full of awe!

Itinerary

Coming soon…

Upper Siberia Valley

Our Tramping Camps Feature...

Backcountry Huts

We will be staying in a booked DoC backcountry hut we have spaces booked in.

Fun and Games

With no power or cellphone coverage*, we have plenty of time to play cool games like "The Most Awesome Game in the World" and make our own fun in the wilderness.


* we have a satellite communicator for emergencies

Good Food

Tramping is all about walking, good company and eating food. Lots of snacks to build up your energy for tramping

Testimonials from previous tramping camps...

The tramping camp down the Hollyford [in 2019] was one of the best CYC camps I've ever been on.
Anon
2019 Junior Tramping Camp Camper
It was my first tramp and I had no idea what I was doing but that tramping trip down the South Coast was one of my best memories as a teenager. Now I'm in my twenties I'm still doing lots of tramping
Anon
2013 Tramping Camp Camper
I just wanted to thank you very much for the tramp in the Hollyford. [My daughter] loved it and she has been talking about it a lot since ... [she] came back further encouraged spiritually
Anon
2019 Junior Tramping Camp Parent
Daises on the way to Lake Crucible

Essentials to know before you enroll...

These are essentials to know before you enrol in this tramping camp:

  • You will need good fitness and be able to walk at least 20km each day on the flat. You can start building fitness now by going for increasingly long walks each week.
  • You will need to carry all your own gear and food in a tramping pack. We will not carry your food, clothes or even your hairbrush for you. As an group tramping camp we will also be carrying shared equipment which you will need to carry your share of.
  • There are some essential gear requirements for tramping. These include the following non-negotiable items to keep you warm and safe in the wilderness:
    • Good boots with ankle support
    • Warm Sleeping Bag (not a “cheap warehouse one”) – ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL IT IS RATED TO -10oC or greater 
    • Waterproof rain jacket (not a “nylon parka”)
    • Good thermal layers (base, mid and top)
    • Waterproof dry bags or pack liner
  •  Our leadership consists of leaders with a combined total of over 100 years tramping experience in the wilderness.
View of the Siberia Valley from Gillespie Pass

2023 Horse Trek Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator
  • 10:30am Monday 19th December - 4pm Thursday 22nd December 2022
  • Girls in school years 10 to 13 during 2022
  • $280 with a CYC horse (discounts may apply)
  • $220 if you bring your own suitable horse (discounts may apply)
Enrol Here!

About this Camp

Lush green hills…

Cool fresh forests…

Rolling sand dunes and crisp salt air….

What’s the one thing that could make these beautiful vistas better?

       Taking them in from the back our your favourite four legged friend of course!

Important to know before enrolling

  • This very popular camp is limited to 12 spaces
  • Our horse and pony camps are enrolled on the basis of riding ability (rather than first enrolled first in). This is because we only have so many horses suited to each rider ability level so can take only so many beginner riders, only so many intermediate riders and only so many experienced riders.

2022 Techno Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator
  • 10.30am Monday 3th October - 2.30pm Friday 7th October 2022
  • Boys in School Year 8 to 11 in 2022
  • $280 (Discounts may apply)
Enrol Now

About this Camp

  • Love computers – so do we and we thought lets get 20 of them and run a sweet camp for all those hard core gamers out there.

Counter Strike, Team Fortress, Crysis and other games have been played in the past at this sweet camp.

But don’t think its just computers we do at camp …. not at all … in the past we have also:

  • Played the epic game that is Archery Tag
  • used GPS’s with a twist
  • Raced Drones
  • Played paintball
  • Made epic lego projects
  • Used VR sets
 

There are only 20 spaces at this extremely popular camp – so get in early and Enrol online now.