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Information
site on churches and mission, beliefs and practice associated
with the Christian Brethren (CB) denomination in Western
Australia
"When
Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp.”
And he called the name
of that place Mahanaim"
Genesis 32:2 NKJV
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IHS-WA.net
Two Camp Sites in Western
Australia associated
with the Christian Brethren
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CYC CAMP COOLOONGUP
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formerly
CYC Lake Cooloongup Campsite
Camp Cooloongup is one of the few facilities in
Western Australia able to manage a wide range of activities and
accommodation within the same grounds, at amongst WA's most
competitive prices. CYC's long and rewarding history of serving the
West Australian community began in the 60's and continues to enjoy
and experience a culture of continual improvement. The rooms are well appointed with a choice of
six and eight bed fully carpeted dormitories, most with their own
shower and toilet. In addition the camp offers motel units with
en-suites, a laundry, leaders lounge, disabled toilets, craft room,
tuck shop, managed office, photocopying....and more.
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LOCATION:
CYC Camp Cooloongup
861 Mandurah Road
BALDIVIS WA 6171
40 minutes south of Perth
ACCOMMODATION:
Max accommodation: 168 persons in dormitories or
motel units. Most rooms have ensuites.
Min accommodation: 30 per booking
CATERING: Fully catered.
No self-catering.
CAMPERS PHONE: (08) 9524 1189.
Good Mobile Reception.
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
FIRST AID: Room on
site plus public hospital nearby
SITE ENVIRONMENT:
Situated in approximately
11.5ha of natural bushland suitable for exploring, and opposite a lake
(not suitable for any activities).
FACILITIES ON SITE:
158 seat auditorium, OHP, table
tennis, pool tables, TV & Video, white & black boards, PA system,
a fully catered kitchen with a large dining room capable of
seating 158 people which can be used for other activities as well.
The grounds have a large oval for cricket and football etc.,
abseiling tower, climbing wall, low ropes course, table tennis,
pool tables, archery, mini golf, two tennis courts, basketball,
volleyball, netball, trampolines, flying fox, a water slide, BBQ
area, and much more.
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AVAILABILITY: All approved groups, subject to
conditions of hire.
BOOKING ENQUIRIES:
Christian Youth Camps (WA)
Inc.
861 Mandurah Road
BALDIVIS WA 6171
PH: (08) 9524 1189
FAX: (08) 9524 1722
EMAIL:
cycwa@ihug.com.au
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into email address.
WEBSITE: www.cycwa.com.au
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Busselton Christian Brethren Camp
 The Busselton Christian
Brethren Campsite has long been a favourite getaway spot for Perth
families and small groups. The site is basic which definitely
adds to its charm and relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of shade and a
safe beach at the sites back fence means families come back year
after year. Bookings are for individual tent or caravan sites at all
times of the year, plus small groups up to 60 persons with use of
the kitchen and dorms etc... There is a boat launching ramp close by
for the fisherperson and jet skier, and you have all the South-West
has to offer in easy reach for day trips. Nestled in Geographe Bay,
Busselton has been a popular holiday spot for West Australians since
the 1890s. Beautiful beaches, excellent fishing, caves, coastline
scenery, unspoiled bushland surrounds are all in close proximity.
Busselton is one of West Australia's earliest settlements. The
Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory 2 kms from shore is a simply
massive fish bowl, with a wide staircase covering three levels, down
to a depth of some 8 metres below sea level.
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A brief history of
the Busselton Christian Brethren Campsite - It was all hands on
deck in 1970. A local farmer rattled in from 20 miles away on his
trusty tractor and ploughed a track through the undergrowth to make
a driveway into the newly leased bush block. A site was cleared and
the old Osmington School building was eased through the Peppy trees
and onto the stumps. Then began the Saturday tradition, where local
and visiting brothers & sisters in Christ would roll up their
sleeves and just get on with it! The building was repaired and
painted and prettied up. BBQs and picnics were the only option for
keeping the gang fed, but everyone loved that, especially all the
kids ...a big feed then a swim, what more could you ask for. Cement
bricks were hand made, then used to build the ablution block. A
well, 2 metres square x 4 metres deep was hand dug and boarded to
supply fresh water, and a home for enormous frogs that sent children
screaming when they dropped from their hiding spot under the toilet
seat!
 During the cooler months, when the burning season began, there
would be little fires blazing away that needed regular stoking. As
we all know a deadline is a wonderful motivator to getting tasks
finished, and what better motivation could there be than a wedding!.
In February 1971 Shirley Smith was married to Les Saxey in the very
hall that they and others had so diligently worked on. What a grand
occasion with which to christen the little chapel. From this time on
more buildings were acquired and transported onto site by jinker,
made possible by the generous hand of Len Ravenscroft, owner of
Leonards Jinker Service, who gifted machinery, tools and workers to
make this possible. The Dining Room/Kitchen was formerly a Dental
Clinic on the MHAS Leeuwin Barracks, Perth. The first dormitory was
from the Railway Siding in Tutunup, and the second dormitory
building came from the Immigration Centre in Bicton. A new bore was
drilled. A few years later a generous gift to the campsite enabled
the acquisition of a caretakers home, and the construction of a
second ablution block. And so it has continued for the last 40 or so
years, willing hands and generous hearts have enabled the campsite
to offer a quiet retreat by the beach in one of WA’s most desirable
destinations.
Latest News - from
the printed IHS Newsletter Oct/Nov 2011
It has been a very busy
time at the (Busselton) campsite. Many wonderful people have worked
tirelessly over many weekdays and weekends, over many months, to
ensure that all the Shire and Health requirements and upgrades for
'Stage one' are met. The Busselton Shire council has met and
approved the lease application for 172 Caves Road, Vasse, for the
next 21 years. What a blessing! The old ablution blocks have been
demolished and the older storage buildings removed. Chainsaws and
mowers have been roaring away. All the major electrical and water
upgrades are near completion. TRADE HIRE Busselton lent us 2 mini
excavators for 3 full days for no charge. A very generous Perth
brother supplied all the PVC pipe and connections for throughout the
whole caravan park. We have also had the blessing of a local
electrician Travis Sturk-Ralls completing all the electrical
upgrade. Travis has no connection with any church and he is doing
all the work for free. A job that in real terms would cost approx.
$50,000 has been effectively halved in cost. We all find this very
humbling and are convinced that the Lord's hand is in this... We are
also very thankful to Ian and Lyn Clements for Ian's help working
alongside Travis and for Lyn for feeding them! We also are thankful
to a number of Sisters in Christ for their gift that is funding the
upgrade of all the sumps in the caravan park. We trust that all the
caravanning and camping enthusiasts among you will consider a trip
to the beautiful South West, and to the campsite, as the site will
need to sustain itself cost-wise. With the lease secured, our
caretakers Ray and Audrey can now take bookings for he coming
holiday season. Come down and see all the work that has been done.
We still have a long way to go, and would be very grateful for
future help - through physical work, monetary donation or prayer.
Phil Ashton.
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LOCATION:
Busselton Christian
Brethren Camp
172 Caves Road
BUSSELTON WA 6280
65kms south of Bunbury.
Three hours drive south of Perth
ACCOMMODATION:
Max accommodation: up to 60
Min accommodation: 1
CATERING:
Self-catering only. Kitchen & Dinning Room available for self-catering
groups by previous arrangement.
FIRST AID:
Public hospital close by in Busselton
PUBLIC PHONE:
No. Mobile reception available
SITE
ENVIRONMENT: situated on 5 acres, backs onto a somewhat
sheltered beach. Beautiful setting.
FACILITIES ON
SITE:
Meeting hall (not
available at all times), laundry and ablutions. Limited dormitory
accommodation, plus caravan and tent sites, powered and un-powered
for travellers and families. Small oval for ball games and
basketball practice hoop on concrete pad.
FACILITIES OFF
SITE:
Water sports at the
beach, fishing and small boat access. Close to Busselton and
Dunsborough. Local attractions include: archery and mini golf.
Deer Farm. Butterfly Farm. Golf. The Chocolate Factory. Wineries
and cheese factories. Lighthouse.
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PROGRAMMING:
Occasional organised camps.
DISABLED
ACCESS: No
AVAILABILITY:
Suitable for individual, family and
approved groups, subject to conditions of hire. Passing travellers
welcome on an 'if vacant' bases.
BOOKING
ENQUIRIES:
Ray or Audrey Dowell
Busselton Christian
Brethren Camp
172 Caves Road
Busselton WA 6280
PH:
(08) 9755 4561
FAX:
(08) 9755 4561
EMAIL: rayaudrey@westnet.com.au
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LISTEN to setting up and
operating
a christian camp or camping
program.
Nestled on over 90 acres
of park-like
grounds and bush at the foot of the Kaimai
ranges in the
beautiful Waikato
region in New Zealand,
Totara Springs is
a beautiful site for conferences, school camps, church retreats or event. They
have an excellent variety of facilities catering for groups from 2
to 700 people and their professional staff are on hand to
 ensure
you have an enjoyable and memorable stay. They have a large indoor
sports activity centre and breakaway relaxation areas as well as an
aviary and large hot pool fed by a natural hot spring. With over 40
years experience in the outdoor education, camping and conferencing
sectors, Totara Springs Christian Centre has amazing
facilities, activities and programmes, with highly trained and
qualified staff. This is 'christian camping' at its best.
MP3's are sourced
with thanks from "Blessed
Assurance Promise Box".
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Malcolm
Barrows from
Totara Springs
NZ
shares his experience
at an Australian conference. |
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The Value of Camping - Part 1
45
mins. |
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The Value of Camping - Part 2
58 mins. |
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Camping Philosophy - Part 1
44 mins. |
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Camping Philosophy - Part 2
73 mins. |
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The Camp Leader - Part 1
54 mins. |
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The Camp Leader - Part 2
70 mins. |
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Camp Programming - Part 2
60 mins.
(part 1 is missing) |
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IHS-WA.net
Christian Camping Programs in Western Australia |
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RETURN HERE NEXT YEAR
FOR THE 2013 CAMP
D.V.
Christian
Brethren CAMPING PROGRAM
Friday 6th - Monday 9th
April - Easter Girls Camp 2012
The Girls Camp has been
running for over 50 years and this year it is to be held at
Camp Logue Brook. Over
the Easter weekend girls from all over Western Australia can get
together and enjoy each other's company. We have a wide range of
activities to suit all tastes, from adventurous bush walks to
inspiring art projects. Come along and join the fun. Meet new
people, learn about how to build relationships with each other and
God, through singing and devotional group activities. Phone Sarah Jordon - 0410 849 286.
Download and print the camp form in - PDF
WORD
MS Publisher
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RETURN HERE NEXT YEAR
FOR THE 2013 CAMP
D.V.
Christian Brethren
CAMPING PROGRAM
Easter Busso Boys
Camp 2012
Easter Busselton Boys camp
is on again for 2012. This year it will be held from Thursday April
5 –
Monday April 9. We have an action packed camp in store for boys aged 10 –
15 years. To be apart of this camp download the registration form
below and return to Duncraig Christian Fellowship.
This year we have a full program of sports, waterskiing, giant water
slide, sports, inter-dorm competitions, the beach and plenty more!!
Boys camp is all about giving these boys an action filled and fun
weekend, where they can hear about what Easter is really all about,
and the hope that comes with knowing Christ and accepting what He
has done for us.
Click
here to download your registration form.
Main Queries: Melinda
Troiani—9448 5760
A/H: Jason Troiani (Camp Director)— 0409 081 901
Phil Rogers (Camp Director) — 0418 928 171 |
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CAMPING PROGRAMS
SCRIPTURE UNION Western
Australia
has long been an international leader in running camping and mission
programs for young people and children. Each year, SU runs more than
50 camps including sailing, abseiling, white water rafting, hiking,
AFL, soccer and even a performing arts camp. SU is recognised both
within and outside the camping industry as a field leader, receiving
multiple awards from the WA government for their risk management
practices. A hallmark of SU's ministries worldwide is a commitment
to working in partnership with local churches. One element of this
partnership is seen in WA Secondary and Primary Schools, where SU
Western Australia runs lunchtime and after school clubs for
students. In addition to clubs, Scripture Union Western Australia works in
partnership with local schools to offer Adventure Camping programs
and Creative Arts programs. Each year SU WA will work
with over 40,000 students in over 100 WA schools. Christian
volunteers are alway needed, so contact SU if you have a heart
to see young people reached with the love of Christ.
CHECK WHAT EXCITING CAMPS ARE
COMING UP NEXT
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IHS-WA.net
Other Christian Camp Sites in Western Australia |
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Day Visitor Activities and Facility Hire...
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Swimming Pool * Barbeques * Trampolines * Adventure Course * Flying
Fox * Oval * Nature Walk * Auditorium * Kitchen
Travellers Caravan and Tent Sites...
* Plenty of Shade *
Reasonable Rates * Campers Kitchen * Powered or Un-powered * Weekly
Discount * Pool & Trampolines * Child Play Area * 20 mins. from
Perth City
Camp and Convention Centre...
* Close to City & 10
mins. from Perth Airport * 600 Seat Auditorium * Modern Dining Room
* 156 Beds in 6 Various Size Dorms * Caravan/Tent Sites for Extra
Accommodation * Reasonable Rates * Handy to All Metro Area
Full
details and booking info at
www.campwattlegrove.com.au
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Serpentine Camping Centre -
"the fun's here, just add people"
Serpentine
Camping Centre is truly a great place to unwind, share & learn new
skills with friends. This multipurpose campsite, under new
Management since January 2003, is nestled at the foot of the Darling
Range, only one hour from GPO Perth. Everyone is welcome at
Serpentine Camping Centre from fully catered camps of 50 people to
180. Whether you belong to a school, sports training, church,
family, craft, music, dance, leadership, education, retreat or
special interest group. We're here for you! At the edge of the
Darling Range foothills at 22 Transit Road Jarrahdale, 200m off the
South West Highway. Open all year round. Under new Management. To
offer and share a relaxing bush location featuring:- a 25m pool,
meeting rooms, indoor sports stadium, outdoor courts, mini golf and
rambling bush surroundings to explore. The campsite is part of
the Baptist Union of Western Australia.
Full
details and booking info at
http://www.serpentinecamp.org/
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Kobeelya Conference Centre
is set amidst the
undulating farming land of the Great Southern Region of Western
Australia, overlooking the delightful town of Katanning.
Occupying 4 hectares of parkland,
Kobeelya offers you a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere away from the
pressures of urban living.
 This
picturesque setting is within easy walking distance of the shopping
facilities in the centre of town and borders the Katanning Country
Club's 18 hole golf course. Kobeelya is ideally situated for
conventions, conferences, retreats and family camps and also well
suited to music camps, with practice rooms available. Catering
facilities are available or we can arrange for your eating
requirements to be catered for. Our facilities include: Separate
dining room; Meeting rooms; Recreational facilities; Swimming pool;
Games room; BBQ area with covered gazebo; Large lawn area;
Comfortable accommodation; Main house sleeps 75 and separate
bungalow sleeps 20. Katanning Baptist Church is a member of the
Baptist Union of Western Australia. The church holds services at
Kobeelya, in Kennedy Hall, at 10am on Sundays.
Full
details and booking info at
http://www.kobeelya.org.au/
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Kennedy
(Baptist Youth Camp) - Albany
Camp Kennedy
is located at Perkins Beach, about 25 km west of Albany (425 km from
Perth), off the Lower Denmark road (please refer to the location
map). Situated on the scenic South Coast, 50 metres from the beach
in a bushland setting, the camp comprises three self contained
cottages and several bunk-house rooms of various sizes. The camp can
accommodate up to 120 people. Other facilities on site
include; a volleyball area, an oval with cricket pitch, BBQ area,
easy beach access, basic first aid station, bush and beach walks,
canoe hire, a 100 seat meeting room, campers kitchen, piano, PA
system, OHP Screen, OHP, Chapel. Other sites of interest close to
the camp include the scenic and historical attractions of Albany and
Denmark such as Whale World Museum, the Gap, Blow Holes, The Albany
Forts, Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk and the famous Bibbulman
Track.
Full
details and booking info at
http://albanybaptist.com.au/campkennedy.html
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Come and stay at
Camp Geographe
Camp Geographe is an affordable campsite
set on the beach in Siesta Park, between Busselton and Dunsborough.
It makes a great base for beach activities, or to head off-site to
various locations in the Cape to Cape region. Scripture Union
manage Camp Geographe for the primary purpose of use by our own
camps. At other times the campsite is available for booking by
schools, youth groups, churches, not-for-profit groups, and private
family groups (low income and members* of SU). Campsite
Facilities are: 7 cabins accommodating 70 persons in total. 6 cabins
accommodating 8 persons each, self-contained with bunk-beds. Cabin 7
has 22 beds in three rooms of bunk-beds (9+9+4), and does not have
kitchen facilities; Cabins have kitchen facilities, crockery and
cutlery, fridge, microwaves and cupboards; Large hall and excellent
communal kitchen facilities for central self-catering. Catering
services are offered; Lawned oval, children's playground, sand
volleyball court, gas BBQ area, picnic tables and beach access
direct from the site. All lit for night use; Ablution block with gas
hot water showers and laundry.
Full
details and booking info
at
https://suwa.org.au/campgeographe.php
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