Free Overnight Grandfamily Camps:
Grandparents can spend time with their grandchildren on organised overnight camps. Grandfamily camps provide safe and enjoyable recreational activities for grandchildren, facilitated by suitably qualified, experienced indoor/outdoor instructors. Grandparents can relax or participate in the activities with their grandchildren. Information sessions (for example, legal and financial information) as well as individual counselling and group sessions provided by professional psychologists and social workers are also available.
Grandfamily camps give grandparents the opportunity to meet with other grandparents to share information and family experiences. Some grandparents have also developed friendships and remained in contact with each other. Grandchildren interact with other children being raised by their grandparents and this helps them to normalise their family situation.
Monthly camps are held at Kindilan Outdoor Education and Conference Centre, Redland Bay. Camps are organised in regional locations dependant on availability of facilities and the number of eligible grandparents interested in attending. To date camps have been held at Bundaberg, Magnetic Island, Yeppoon and on the Atherton Tableland. If you are interested in attending a camp please contact Seniors Enquiry Line and Grandparents Information Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm on 1300 135 500 to discuss your eligibility.
School Camps:
The program can generally assist with the costs of ordinary school camps (i.e. year level camps rather than music camps, sports camps or inter-state etc) that are at least one overnight stay.
Holiday day camps conducted by Sports and Recreation Programs throughout Queensland are popular for day respite.
Scripture Union:
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation running school holiday camps in a range of areas around Queensland. Each year, thousands of SU Qld volunteers run 70 camps to provide children and teenagers with a fun-filled, positive time away from home. These leaders donate their time and money to ensure campers enjoy high- quality programs, individual care and a safe, well-organised holiday.
Tunnel Ridge Ranch
Tunnel Ridge Ranch is a unique camp site, where children can experience and enjoy Gods creation in a safe and friendly environment. Their aim is to provide campers with attractive facilities, fabulous food and an energetic program, which is run by accredited staff. Their desire is for everyone to experience the love of God, through every aspect of camp life.
Camps are run over the school holiday periods for specific age groups - 10-12 and 12-15 year olds. For more information on the facilities and activities at Tunnel Ridge Ranch please click here.
Please Note: Please contact us well before the school holidays if you wish your children to attend this camp as places will be filled very quickly.
Kiah Park
Kiah Park, which is Aboriginal for "good views" was started in 1978. It consists of 315 beautiful acres and is situated 160km north of Brisbane. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful farm surroundings with guinea fowl, poultry, pigs, cows and horses.Kiah Park Holiday Camp is fully catered, has full insurance, qualified Instructors and adult supervision.They run 7 day and weekend camps. For more information on what happens at Kiah Park Camps please click here.
Please Note: Please contact us well before the school holidays if you wish your children to attend Kiah Park Horseriding camp as places will be filled very quickly.