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Element SummerCAMP 2026
Guest Speaker: - Ps Dan Russell (Highway Church QLD)
Can't imagine starting off the year without a Summer Camp!!
We get to go away for 3 days to have amazing worship encounters, high energy praise parties, participate in wild games, develop quality relationships with your connect group and friends and life a life changing experience!!
When: Monday 12th Jan - Wednesday 14th of January 2026
Meet at Equip Church Hoppers at 9:00 AM Monday 12th January 2026
Arrive at Equip Church at 4:00 PM Wednesday 14th January 2026.
Cost: $330 Full Registration
Registrations close: 21st December 2025
Campsite: Alexandra Adventure Resort
43 Murrays Rd, Alexandra VIC 3714
Contact Details:
Ps Rebecca Venema - (03) 9748 9177 bupputholla@equipchurch.com
Important: Terms and Conditions of Registration (TO BE READ BY ALL PARENTS)
Refund Policy: no refunds will be provided, however your registration is fully transferable to another person. Please advice us of the new registrants details.
Media Release: By registering for this event you give consent to Equip Church International to use any media material that your child may be involved in.
In completing this registration I :
- Agree that Element, its leaders and members are to be free and clear of all responsibility and liability whatsoever, of any accident/illness or damage to personal property occurred during my son/daughter’s participation in any activities and/or excursions.
Further authorize the youth leaders to obtain such medical assistance as required and I agree to meet any expense incurred.
- Accept that my son/daughter will conform to standards of behaviour as directed by a youth leader and that if my son/daughter does not adhere to these conditions, further participation may be denied.
- Further accept that Element may cancel activities due to circumstances beyond its control.
- Give permission for my son/daughter to travel with approved Element drivers (Fully licenced drivers ONLY).
- Confirm that the medical information provided is a complete accurate statement of the general status and physical condition of my son/daughter.
What to Bring:
PACKING LIST:
Sleeping:
- Bedsheet and blankets/and or sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Pyjamas
Clothing:
- Summer Clothing
- Underwear and socks
- Shoes
- Slippers/Thongs
- Appropriate Bathers for the Pool
Team Colours Outfits:
- More info closer to the date
- Shoes (able to get dirty/wet)
Optional-
- Face-paint
- Headbands
- Caps/hats
Personal items:
- Towel
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/shampoo, deodorant/antiperspirant)
- Sunscreen
- Medications if necessary
- Plastic bag for wet towels/dirty clothes
- Snacks (no nuts or products containing nuts)
- Water bottles
Sessions
- Bible/ Notepad/Pen
What NOT to bring (will be confiscated if found):
- Matches or lighters
- Weapons of any sort
- Valuables best left at home (electronic devices, jewellery, large amounts of money)
- Vapes/Cigarettes
- Alcohol
It’s a great opportunity for the youth to make friends, spend 3 days, 2 nights away to retreat have fun and most importantly have a God-encounter that marks them for life!
Camp Program
After we arrive at the venue, there will be a camp briefing, followed by time to settle in the cabins.
In the evenings and mornings, we will Sessions, consisting of praise and worship, teaching from our guest preacher and prayer time.
During the day, we have organised games and activities and free time ( swimming pool, volleyball, soccer, board games, canoeing etc)
Cabins/ Sleeping Arrangements
The youth are placed in the cabins based on the Year Levels and Gender, for example: all the Year 6 boys will be together, with their leader and an adult volunteer in the same cabin.
The leaders are trained to handle any issues that may arise but also, we have a reporting structure that ensures the youth pastor and key leaders are in the know about how everything is going for everyone and can assist as necessary.
Safety
- We operate on a 1:8-10 ratio ( 1 leader for every 8 students)
- Boys and Girls cabins are separated with 2 leaders allocated per cabin.
- We have over 30+ trained adults with compliance checks all completed including parents, pastors and first aiders.
- Prior to camp we will send you itineraries about what we will be doing per hour, including leaders contact etc.
- All leaders are held to a Code of conduct outlining behaviours and boundaries
Registrations for Camp:
Please let us know if you need any assistance while registering. Financial Assistance is available for those who may need it.
