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2022 Spring Co-Ed Camp

Posted on by Heidi Aarsen

Come along and join us in the October school holidays for a EPIC week! Discovery the mysteries and adventures as we travel to a time of knights, castles, quests at our Camelot themed camp. This is a co-ed intermediate camp that is action packed with fun. It is a great way to meet new friends and be part of the CYC family for the week.

  • 10.30am Monday 10th October - 1:30pm Friday 14th October 2022
  • Boys and Girls in School Years 5 - 8 in 2022
  • $190 (Discounts may apply at enrolment time)
ENROL NOW

Epic things you'll find at camp

From Zipling, Archery and Air rifles to mountain boarding and archery tagging there are going to be so many awesome activities at this camp. You will also experience YUMMY food, lots of laughter, encouraging talks and lots of team building and team challenges that will fit into the mystery of Camelot – you can only experience the adventure if you come along, see you there…

2022 Junior Tramping Camp

Posted on by Heidi Aarsen

When? Monday the 3rd of October 2022 – Thursday 6th of October 2022

Where?  We will be tramping the stunning Hollyford track

Who?  Boys and Girls in school years 7 – 10

Cost? $280 pp (CYC Sponsorship is available)

ENROL HERE

The Hollyford Track

We are heading into northern Fiordland National Park to tramp part of the Hollyford Track through to the stunning Lake Alabaster.
The track takes us along floor of an ancient glacial valley that once stretched from the Southern Alps all the way to the Tasman sea.
The track itself travels along a beautiful formed track and as it follows the valley floor there are no major mountains to climb – in
fact the highest point on the track is 180 metres above sea level (Little Homer Saddle) . The track takes us right into the midst of
the Southern Alps and snow capped peaks without really gaining much altitude above sea level.
We will be staying in public DOC huts (and tenting if there is a lack of space in the huts), this means there maybe members of the
public sharing the spaces we are using.

Essentials you need to know before

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.

Some camp features

  • Getting up close and seeing some spectacular Flora & Fauna
  • Tramping is all about walking, good company and eating food. Lots of snacks to build up your energy for tramping
  • Tramping is all about walking, good company and eating food. Lots of snacks to build up your energy for tramping
  • Tramping is all about walking, good company and eating food. Lots of snacks to build up your energy for tramping

Previous 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

2022 Autumn Pony Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator
  • 10.30am Monday 18th April - 2:30pm Friday 22nd April 2022
  • Girls in School Years 8 to 11 during 2022
  • $280 if using a CYC Pony OR $220 if you bring your own horse
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About this Camp

Here at CYC we love all things equine and we want to share this love with you –

This Pony Camp is for riders with intermediate riding skills and will be a time of fun and friendship on horseback and off.

Camp Features

For this camp we will be heading off site to a local Milton Farm where we will go on treks each day as well as many other cool horsing around activities. 

Campers will be staying in a wool shed so will be a real Kiwiana experience

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 Hunting Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator

CAMP IS FULL – Please enroll for the waiting list!

  • 10:00am Monday 25th April - 2:30pm Friday 29th April 2022
  • Boys in School Years 9 to 12 in 2022
  • $220
Enrol online

About this Camp

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

Come bag yourself a goat, rabbit, pig or even a deer at this speciality hunting camp.

Camp Features

This camp is run on a high country farm in East Otago.

Come and experience the outdoors during a week of hunting

Cook your own meals, sleep in a wool shed AND develop your huntings skills !!!

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

2022 Summer Pony Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator
  • 10.30am Monday 17th January - 2:30pm Friday 21st January 2022
  • Girls in school years 8 to 11 during 2022
  • $280 if using a CYC Pony (discounts may apply)
  • $220 if you bring your own suitable horse (discounts may apply)
Enrol Now

About this Camp

Here at CYC we love all things equine and we want to share this love with you – develop riding skills, do cool activities on your horses and make new friends.

This Pony Camp will teach the basics of horse care and horseback riding through fun activities.

Camp Features

Daily activities will include: safety around horses, grooming, tacking, leading horses, and horseback riding. The girls will learn respect and responsibility through hands on care while learning about all aspects of horses.

Each camper is assigned their own horse to ride and care for the entire week. This “ownership” opportunity makes the riding experience more rewarding and introduces campers to the responsibilities and joys of having their own horse.

Important to know before enrolling

  • This very popular camp is limited in 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 Horse Trek Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator
  • 10:30am Monday 3rd January - 4pm Thursday 6th January 2022
  • Girls in school years 10 to 13 during 2021
  • $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 Boys Summer Camp

Posted on by Ministry Coordinator
  • 10.30am Monday 3rd January - 2:30pm Friday 7th January 2022
  • Boys in school Years 5 -7 in 2022
  • $190 (discounts may apply)
Enrol Here!

About this Camp

 
An ancient land awaits you, filled with castles and Kings

Who will be your king? The King of Kings

Come along and not only enjoy our traditional CYC activities but join in on some awesome Clash of the Clans themed games and activities… 

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

2021 Annual Report

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RSVP for AGM and Fellowship Day

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Fellowship day – 28th August 2021

Posted on by Tim Wiel

Plan for the day:

  • Meet at the Main Lodge at 9:30 am.
  • Spend the morning doing various tasks around the campsite, spring cleaning, gardening/weeding, Maintanece. There will be a list of specific jobs on the day, don’t stress if you are not a skilled laborer there is a job for all!
  • Join us for a shared lunch to end the day, bring a plate to share, something will be provided so don’t stress. 
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What to bring…

If you are able to please bring the following items:

  • Personal Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, Gardening gloves, Earmuffs, Etc.
  • Bring/Wear Gumboots & clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy.
  • Bring any spades, Shovels, gardening gloves, planting gear you have.
  • If you can bring a plate for a shared lunch we will have something to cover if you don’t bring anything.
  • Any Pruning gear you have.

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RSVP to Fellowship Day.