- Is Dunedin EasterCamp a Christian event?

You betchya!

But we welcome people from any walk of life to the event. You don’t have to be part of a church or youth group at all (but you do need to come with one) - you’ll have a mint time whatever you believe, where-ever you come from!

EC is a combined Christian Youth Group event. Churches from all denominations attend from all over the wider Dunedin // Otago region.

- When is Dunedin EasterCamp?

Friday 19 - Monday 22 April 2019

(Camp starts at 7pm on Friday 19 April and finishes at 1pm on Monday 22 April)

- Where is Dunedin EasterCamp

Google is a drivers best friend ... Mosgiel A + P Showgrounds

Click here for a map.

- How old do I have to be?

Between Yr 9 (2019) and Yr 13.

- How much does camp cost?

Camp costs $150 per person. Your camp fee includes all meals and activities.

- Drop off and Pick Up

Talk to your youth leader to see what your youth group is doing in terms of transport to camp. But parents are welcome to drop off their children anytime from 2pm on Friday 19 April and pick up their children at 1pm on Monday 22 April.

If you are coming late or leaving early, you must let your youth leader know prior to camp.

We want to also encourage parents who drop their youth off at camp to hang around until the start of camp and be a part of our official camp beginning.

Camp does not officially begin until 7pm on Friday 19.

- Do I bring pocket cash money?

Short answer...no.

All your meals and activities are included in your registration fee. However, we might have some snacks available for purchase and we may introduce some extra activities that will cost extra, but we will let you know about this well before camp begins - keep an eye Facebook, or the website.

- Will their be first aid staff at camp?

We put a lot of thought, energy and resource into making sure Easter Camp is as safe as possible. However sometimes accidents and illness do occur. Fear not - a team of first aid trained volunteers are on site and are available 24 hours a day throughout camp.

- I am a camper with special needs and need to bring a carer to camp with me. How can I arrange that?

It is fine for a person with special needs to bring a carer with them.

While parts of Eastercamp do not suit the needs of everyone, we make the effort to ensure that anyone can attend and feel part of the place!

Both the camper and the carer need to register and pay the full camp fees. Please state any special needs clearly on your registration form so we can assist you as best we can. Talk to your groups Key Leader too as they will be able to help you out with any queries and will ultimately be responsible for your young person while they’re at camp.

- I can't afford camp. Can I still come?

Don’t be ridiculous; of course you should still come.

No one should miss out on camp because they can’t afford it. Talk to your youth leader about sponsorship options. They may have some church sponsorship available.

- What if the weather is bad?

Camp goes ahead rain, hail or shine. The facilities at camp are suitable in all weather conditions. However we still recommend young people come to camp prepared for all types of weather and temperatures. You can check the gear list here.

The planning team is working hard to make sure that camp is great, no matter what the weather looks like.

- What do I bring to camp?

Please see our info page for all essential information regarding camp including a full gear list. Click here.

- What don't I bring to camp?

Use your common sense on this people; bringing valuable items is just silly… bringing drugs, alcohol, smokes, or anything else questionable is silly too.

- Is there car parking available?

We have car parking available onsite. If your youth group isn't organising anything, then make sure you carpool with your friends!

No cars are allowed onsite during the event without a car pass. And no, you can't have one.

- When can I collect my young person from camp?

Dang, I thought fun like this went on forever…

Camp finishes at 1pm, Monday 22nd April. Instructions for pack-up will be given and all campers can expect to be involved for a short time. Adults picking up campers can arrive from 1pm.

Please be prepared to wait if your young people are not free to leave at that time. Please be patient if there are traffic hold-ups, and remember that campers and volunteer staff are all likely to be tired.

You may have had the weekend off – we haven't! Your cheerful co-operation with the staff, Safety Team, and Police will be greatly appreciated.

Some youth groups are car-pooling back to their churches. You should talk to the Youth Leader of the Youth Group your child is going with to arrange pick up times from their church.

- Do I need to bring a tent?

Yes you do! We're all tenting this year, so make sure you organise yourself a space in a tent, whether its your own, or your grans, or a friend!

- Will I have power at my tent site?

No.

- Do I bring food for my group?

No. Dunedin EasterCamp feeds you from Saturday Morning to Monday Lunch.

It is your own responsiblity to make sure you are fed on Friday night.

- Can I bring snacks?

Yes! We encourage you to bring snacks to snack out over the weekend between main meal times.

- Does camp provide supper?

We'll be providing a hot drink for everyone on-site. Bring your own supper snacks.

- How many leaders do I need to bring?

The leader to camper ratio is 1:8 at all times. No exceptions.

- What are camp parents? Do we need them?

Camp parents come to camp as an extra set of hands and eyes to help your group have a great time at camp. Ideally they will be a mature couple with great relational and pastoral care skills who are great with young people.

- Do I need a plate? Cutlery?

Yes! You musn't forget these! You need a Plate, Bowl, Cup, and set of Cutlery. We encourage everyone to bring reusable plates and cutlery, as we don't want to encourage mass waste and use of paper plates! Trees man ...

- Will there be toilets at camp?

Yes. You won't be sitting in style, but you'll have somewhere to relieve yourself and wash your hands!

- Should I bring a marquee for my youth group?

We encourage youth groups to bring their own marquees to put up alongside our main village marquees if they would like. Can't have too many marquees!

- Can I bring fairy lights and decorations?

Yes. Bearing in mind you won't have power at your campsite, so make sure any lights you bring are either solar or battery powered.