2023 Boys Winter Camp

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Tim Wiel

About This Camp

Gather your fellowship and come and join us for an adventure!

We will spend the week looking at the story of the Lord of the Rings and what adventures lay ahead of 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 Teen Girls Camp

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Tim Wiel

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 Winter Girls Camp

Posted on May 9, 2023May 22, 2023 by Tim Wiel

About This Camp

Who doesn’t love a light party?!

Come join us for a week of lights and fun at Winter Girls Camp 2023. We will spend the week making lanterns, baking, and playing exciting games while we explore what it means for Jesus to be the light of the world.

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 February 26, 2023March 13, 2023 by Tim Wiel

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

2023 Autumn Pony Camp

Posted on February 26, 2023February 28, 2023 by Tim Wiel

Camp Information

Join us and enjoy horsing around down on the farm. You and your pony are living the dream country-style!

Be prepared to pick-up a few farming skills, explore nature on horseback, expand horsemanship skills, and morning lessons. Come with us on a few horsesome adventures.

*Important Note Before Enrolling*

Please only enroll if you are:

– Confident at riding a horse in a collected trot hacking OUTSIDE of an arena.

– Able to control a horse within, and independently of a group of rider hacking outside of an arena.

Camp Features

Farming Activities

Horse Riding Lessons

Horsemanship

This camp may also feature some of the following classic activities that CYC Waihola is famous for:

Archery Tag

Archery

Campfire

2023 Family Camp

Posted on February 25, 2023February 28, 2023 by Tim Wiel

Please note:

All attendees at our Family Camp must register for catering and health/safety purposes.

About this Camp

CYC Waihola Family Camp is a camp of fellowship, teaching, discussion, great fun, good food and above all getting closer to God through His Holy Scriptures.

The camp is for all families, couples and individuals that desire to dig deeper into the historic faith of the Scriptures. CYC Waihola puts together this camp believing that the Bible is fully inspired by God and is the final authority on all matters of the Christian faith.

The Family Camp committee expects all those at camp to attend all meetings, fully support the camp programme and happily observe the posted camp rules. You will also be expected to assist with camp duties where possible.

Camp Speakers

Here are some of the speakers we have lined up to speak this year….

Alfie Orr

Bio:
Alfie Orr was born in Northern Ireland and came to NZ when he was 21. After marrying his wife Elsie, they went to live in Ireland. Until recently he was the pastor of South City Reformed Baptist Church in South Auckland, this church started as a church plant about five and a half years ago. He has also pastored churches in both New Zealand and Northern Ireland for over forty years. The recently retired back to Timaru where they attend the Covenant Grace Baptist Church. They have four children and now have eight grandchildren.

Topic:
We want to consider Jesus in all of the Scriptures. We see Him in the book of Hebrews as a better Priest, a better King, and a better Prophet. Also we see a better covenant, a better sacrifice and a better hope.

TBA

Details to be confirmed about our other Family Camp speakers

TBA

Details to be confirmed about our other Family Camp speakers

Other Features of Family Camp 2023

Here are the other features of Family Camp this year.

Good Food

Amazing food is a well known feature of our family camps each year.

Children's Program

This year TBA is running our children's programme. It is for age 5 to School Year 6.

Teenage Program

This year TBA is running our teenager's programme. It is for School Year 7-11 only.

Afternoon Activities

To be annouced.

Online Registration

All those attending Family Camp (even as day visitors or just for meals) must register online here:

Pursuit 2023

Posted on November 18, 2022March 13, 2023 by CYC Waihola

REGISTER HERE:

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!

2023 Girls Summer Camp

Posted on November 2, 2022December 2, 2022 by Tim Wiel

About This Camp

Join our Summer Girls Treasure Camp!

This Treasure themed camp will include all your favourite CYC activities – some with a twist!

We will be searching for and creating our own treasures while learning about where we can find true and lasting treasure.

Come and enjoy a week of fun and outdoor adventure!

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 Boys Summer Camp

Posted on November 2, 2022December 2, 2022 by Tim Wiel

About This Camp

Join our Summer Boys where you will be on a quest to find the pearl of great price and the hidden treasure.

You will qualify for quests that CYC is famous for.

Daily quintessential quests will satisfy all. Enjoy a quadrangle quest, a quick quest and a quirky quest.

A whole week of indoor and outdoor adventures.

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

2022 Backcountry Tramping Camp

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by Tim Wiel

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.

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…

Our Tramping Camps Feature...

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 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.