Scripture Union’s Primary and Secondary Camping Program

The Scripture Union ACT camping program is all about empowering children and young people to become the best people they can be.  Challenging them physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually, campers are assisted and encouraged to step outside themselves and their comfort zones to explore a world of possibilities and purpose.  Long lasting friendships are forged, memories are formed, and self-development is realized.  

SU camps are full of variety.  Camps are run for primary and secondary age groups, taking campers on outdoor escapades and beach retreats.  SU’s adventure camps, often based at Wee Jasper, have acquired legendary status with the running of such activities as; abseiling, caving, scrambling, canoeing and horse riding.  The coastal getaways fill their time with surfing, excursions, wide games, messy games, movies, technology and design.

Campers are exposed to the Christian faith in an explorative, interactive and discussion-filled environment in order to give them the opportunity to come to their own conclusions and make decisions accordingly.

SU works together with churches in the Canberra region to provide camps providing financial, resource and volunteer support.  The leaders who direct and provide guidance on SU camps are committed Christians who volunteer their time and resources.  Each leader is screened and trained under the nationally recognised ChildSafe Safety Management System in order to provide a high-quality camp and provide each individual camper with the specific encouragement and care they need.  Emerging leaders, aged between 15-17 years, are also given the opportunity to practice their leadership skills on primary aged camps as junior leaders under the mentorship of experienced camp leaders.

SUACT aims to make the camps as affordable as possible; keeping costs to a minimum, while still giving campers the chance to encounter new experiences and develop new skills.  SUACT is a Registered Care Provider with the Family Assistance Office, and can therefore help to reduce the financial impact on families.

Want to know more?
Contact: Anthony Doyle for secondary school camping  02 6175 0107
Katie Pratt for primary school camping on 02 6175 0104.
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