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Australian Camps Association
The ‘not-for-profit’ Australian Camps Association (ACA) is the national peak body for residential camps and outdoor activity providers. We strongly believe that participation in supported outdoor experiences through residential camps and led adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives.
The ACA represents the interests of residential camp users, residential camp owners / operators and outdoor program providers. Our purpose is to bring these interests together by helping develop our member’s business strength together with their capacity to deliver excellent programs to people from all walks of life.
The ACA provides information, resources, services and training to more than 240 member camps and outdoor activity providers in the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
The Australian Camps Association gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
Help support people with disabilities enjoy the many benefits of outdoor experiences by donating to the People Outdoors Fund. All donations will be used to directly support participation.
ACA’S VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS
Vision Statement for ACA
‘More people outdoors more often’.
Mission Statement for ACA
As a national body, the ACA will work collaboratively and innovatively to develop and support camping and the outdoor sector. We will promote the community benefits of the camping and outdoor experience.
Read about the member benefits of the Australian Camps Association.
For 35 years, the Australian Camps Association (ACA), has provided supported camps and outdoor experiences for kids, teens, and adults living with disability through its People Outdoors program...
Join us at CYC Forest Edge for this four-day camp (3 nights) during the school holidays.
This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.
Some of the activities you might participate in are Forest Walks, Riddle Rogaine, Indoor Climibing Wall and more!
New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)Join us at YMCA Camp Yarramundi for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adult NDIS Participants aged 18yrs+ living with disability. Please note this campers will need to make their own way to the venue.
Some of the activities you might participate in are archery, low ropes, campfire cooking and more!
New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)Join us at the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note participants will need to make their own way to the venue.
Some of the activities you might participate in are beach games and high ropes course, archery, initiative games and more!
New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)