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People Outdoors Celebrates 30 years of Camps for People with Disabilities

past and present staff and volunteersIn early October 2019 we celebrated the 30th anniversary of People Outdoors, the arm of the Australian Camps Association that provides camp programs for people with a disability. We estimate that since 1989, People Outdoors has delivered in excess of 500 camps and helped over 4,000 people with a disability enjoy the many benefits of the camp experience.

A wonderful day was had reminiscing with past and present volunteers, staff, campers and their families.  We had a photobooth and a mix of activities including indoor bowling and colouring - which were a great hit!  A video that People Outdoors had input to back in the 1980's was played and a myriad of old images, uniforms and newsletters were on display for all too see.

Thea Calzoni, People Outdoors Volunteer and parent of long-time camper Julian, expressed that the celebration was "such a peaceful, professionally delivered but friendly event".

Of course, a birthday celebration isn't really a celebration without cake! We were honored to have past People Outdoors Manager, Jenny Cater and long-time camper and helper, Julian Fleckner to 'cut the cake' in celebration of our 30 year achievement.

A big THANK-YOU to all campers, staff, volunteers and families past and present for being a part of People Outdoors over the past 30 years, your contribution has helped us get to where we are today. Here's to many more years providing outdoor experiences for people with disabilities.

 

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VIC: Kids & Teens 4 Day Camp | Grantville
Bayview Adventure Camp
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
08-07-2025 - 11-07-2025
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Join us at Bayview Adventure Camp for this four-day camp (3 nights) during the school holidays.

This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) 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 initiative activities, archery, campfire cooking, low ropes course 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).

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VIC: Adults Four Day Camp | Phillip Island
CYC The Island
Adults (18yrs+)
15-07-2025 - 18-07-2025
holiday

Join us at CYC The Island 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 archery, beach games, 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).

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VIC: Kids & Teens Weekend Adventure | Mt Eliza
Camp Manyung
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
08-08-2025 - 10-08-2025
weekend

Join us at The Y - Camp Manyung for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) 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 tree rolling 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).

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