School Holiday Camps
Summer holiday camps bookings open!
Auckland Holiday Camps for Kids
Glow worm walks, kayaking, high ropes, raft building and mountain boarding are just a few of the activities kids can take part in at our school holiday camps in Auckland. Each day is action packed, and there are heaps of opportunities to make friends and do stuff that your child has never done before.
Our holiday camps are based at YMCA Camp Adair in Hunua, and YMCA Shakespear Lodge in Whangaparāoa. Camp Adair is loaded with activities, from the high ropes course, to the thrilling mudslide, while Shakespear Lodge is a little more water focused with sailing, kayaking and water safety, as well as climbing, bush cooking, archery and heaps more!
Dates
December 2022
- Sunday 18 December to Thursday 22 December 2022; Location: Camp Adair, Hunua
January 2023
- Monday 9 January to Friday 13 January 2023; Location: Camp Adair, Hunua
- Monday 16 to Friday 21 January 2023; Location: Shakespear Lodge, Whangaparāoa
- Monday 23 to Friday 27 January 2023; Location: Camp Adair, Hunua
Key info
Contact Details
Enquiries: 09 292 4886
Email: ymcaoutdoors@ymcaauckland.org.nz
Pricing
Tier A: 4-night camp full cost: $520.00
Tier B: 4-night camp, partially subsidised cost: $470.00
Choosing which tier works for your family needs no paper work and in no way influences the experience children receive.
For more information or to make a booking, get in touch with us.
Holiday Camps Locations
Our holiday camps include
Accommodation
Cabin-style accommodation in bunks. Campers can request to be in the same cabin as friends. Cabins are separated by gender. YMCA staff is present in cabins next to the campers - and on duty overnight, if needed.
Meals
Nutritious meals included during the stay and dietary requirements catered for.
Transport
Transport to and from camp from two Auckland locations. Or you can organise your own to and from camp.
Fully Trained Staff
All staff are Police checked and fully trained in first aid, behaviour management and programme delivery.
Activities
A wide range of 'Challenge by Choice' activities with any specialty equipment included.
Drop off & Pick up
Drop off at Camp - Bus from YMCA Mt Albert departs at 8am, arriving 9:30am. Bus from Vector Wero, Manukau departs at 9 am, arriving 10am.
Pick up from Camp – by 1 pm. Bus back to Vector Wero, Manukau – arriving at 2 pm; Bus back to YMCA Mt Albert– arriving at 3 pm.
Programmes we offer
Jump Outdoors
For campers aged 6 to 8 years
Jump Outdoors camp offers our younger campers a chance experience the exciting outdoors in a safe and caring environment. Group games and hanging out with children of similar age makes a perfect way to start their outdoors journey, making new friends and be active along the way.
Hosted by Camp Adair only.
Discover Outdoors
For campers aged 9 to 11 years
Discover Outdoors camp offers kids a chance to meet and hang out with campers of a similar age. Campers getting to experience outdoors and do some cool activities is a fantastic way to be active and develop some skills to prepare kids for New Zealand’s great outdoors this summer!
Hosted by Camp Adair and Shakespear Lodge.
Explore Outdoors
For campers aged 12 to 14 years
Explore Outdoors is about making memories and hanging out with friends of a similar age with similar interests, while getting stuck into some cool outdoor activities. Campers get to design their own programme with activities early in the week providing the skills for an outdoor mission later in the week!
Hosted by Camp Adair and Shakespear Lodge.
See what your kids could get up to next holidays
Why choose us?
- Our camps are OutdoorsMark Audited and Certified - for Climbing, Abseiling, High Ropes and Kayaking
- All our staff is police checked and fully trained to deliver our programmes
- WINZ Subsidies are available for eligible families
- MSD Audited & Accredited
- YMCA North is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). We are proud to lead the children’s workforce as a child-safe organisation. Find out more.