Summer Camp 2027

Summer Camp is open to high school students in Years 7–12. Teenagers will have the opportunity to connect with their own location while also building friendships across the wider church community.

We encourage all teenagers to bring friends to camp! They do not need to be part of our youth community to attend.

Camp will take place at StayKCC in Katoomba, Blue Mountains. Teenagers will stay at the venue for the duration of camp.

Buses will depart from both our Northern Beaches and Central West locations.

Students from Lower North Shore and Upper North Shore will travel on either the Northern Beaches or Central West bus, depending on which departure point is most convenient for their family.

Further information, including exact departure and return times, pick-up and drop-off locations, and transport arrangements, will be communicated to families before camp.

Camp runs from Wednesday 20 January to Saturday 23 January 2027. Confirmed arrival and departure times will be communicated to families before camp.

The camp program will include worship, preaching, tribe wars, free time activities, and connect groups.

Our focus is on helping teenagers grow in their relationship with Jesus, make incredible memories, and build community with other young people across C3 SYD.

Teenagers will stay in cabins at StayKCC. If your teenager has a particular accommodation need, please contact the youth team before camp so we can discuss the available arrangements.

A detailed packing list will be provided before camp. In the meantime, we recommend preparing the following:

• Clothing for four days, including comfortable clothes for activities

• Tribe clothes/dress up! (Tribe colours will be communicated close to camp).

• Sleepwear and toiletries

• Towel and any required bedding or linen, as confirmed by the camp team

• Comfortable walking shoes and runners

• Hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle

• Bible, notebook, and pen

• Any necessary personal medication

• Spending money for canteen snacks 

Please label personal belongings where possible. We will also provide any specific instructions about clothing, activities and items that should not be brought to camp.

All meals are provided by the onsite caterers at StayKCC. Please ensure that any food allergies, dietary requirements, or relevant medical information are included in your teenager’s registration.

C3 SYD Youth leaders, Camp Parents, and Camp Helpers will oversee the camp program and support teenagers throughout the event. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and appropriately supervised environment.

Our Location Pastors will also be onsite for the duration of camp!

Please provide accurate and complete information during registration, including relevant medical conditions, allergies, medications and emergency contact details. Medical forms with greater detail will be required to be completed prior to camp.

If your teenager has a specific support need, please contact the youth team at youth@c3syd.church so we can discuss the best way to prepare and support them during camp.

We have qualified and dedicated first-aiders on site at all times throughout camp. Parents and guardians will receive relevant contact information and instructions before departure.

Please ensure emergency contact details and medical information are current and that any required medication is clearly labelled and managed according to the arrangements communicated by the camp team.

Teenagers can bring their phones to camp and will have the option of keeping it in a ‘phone box’ during camp. Our desire is for students to be present, engage with the program and make the most of the opportunity to build friendships.

Parents will receive information about how to contact the camp team if they need to get in touch with their teenager during camp and are not able to contact them via their phone.

That is completely understandable, particularly for students attending for the first time or travelling without their usual family support.

Our team want every student to feel welcomed, included, and supported. We encourage you to speak with your local Youth Overseer or teenager’s Connect Group Leader before camp if you have any concerns or would like us to be aware of anything that could help your teenager settle in.

Please contact the youth team before registering to discuss whether a partial attendance arrangement is possible. Any arrangements will need to be confirmed with the camp team in advance.

Parents and guardians will need to complete the required registration, consent, and medical information for their teenager.

Please ensure all details are accurate and that any outstanding payments, consent forms, or additional information are submitted by the communicated deadlines.

Please contact your teenager’s Connect Leader, your local C3 SYD Youth Overseer or the central youth team via youth@c3syd.church. 

We are happy to answer questions to help your family prepare for camp.