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People Outdoors Celebrates 30 years of Camps for People with Disabilities
In 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.
...We have identified an opportunity to improve the level of care to all campers attending our People Outdoors camps by adding an extra Active Night Disability Support Worker for all camps...
Join us at CYC Forest Edge for this weekend camp (2 nights).
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 canoeing, archery, riddle rogain, 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 YMCA Camp Yarramundi, Yarramundi for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note campers will need to meet at the venue.
Some of the activities you might participate in are get-to-know you games, archery, low ropes 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 Lady Northcote Discovery Camp 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 canoeing, archery, 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)