Why Support People Outdoors?

Img: Volunteers assisting a camper to walk People Outdoors are experts in providing outcomes-focused outdoor experiences for people with disabilities, that are all about personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

Programs include overnight through to week-long residential camps and provide people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the social and developmental benefits of adventure outdoors. All programs are staffed by trained and passionate professionals and volunteers.

Your support will help us continue to provide these important recreational and social programs for people with disabilities.

You can support us by donating, becoming a volunteer or even hiring our equipment.

Latest

Teens Weekend Camp | 13-15 Nov 2020 | Bacchus Marsh

Join us at Lady Northcote Recreation Camp. Some of the activities you might participate in on this camp are - giant swing, low ropes course, canoeing and more.
Adults School Holiday Camp | 13-16 April 2021 | Bacchus Marsh

Join us at Lady Northcote Recreation Camp for this 4 day School Holiday Camp (3 nights). This camp is for campers aged 18yrs+.
Combined Age | School Holiday Camp | 6-9 April 2021 | Anglesea

Join us at YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camps for this 4 day School Holiday Camp (3 nights). This camp is for campers aged 6-17yrs.
Adults Weekend Camp | 12-14 March 2021 | Grantville

Join us at Grantville Lodge for this Weekend Camp (2 nights). This camp is for campers aged 18yrs+.

Virtual Camps

These one hour online sessions provide campers with a social outlet whilst enhancing and learning new technology based skills, all while interacting and participating in fun activities with our professional staff.
New Video: What Happens on a People Outdoors Camp

For those of you who haven't been to one of our camps before, here's a little look at what we can get up to...
People Outdoors Extends Services to the Ballarat Region

People Outdoors, a branch of the Australian Camps Association now has a presence in regional Victoria, thanks to seed funding from the Victorian government's Department for Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
Case Study: Julian's Story

At 30 years of age, my son Julian is a proof of the positive impact outdoor recreation can have on those living with a disability.
People Outdoors Celebrates 30 years of Camps for People with Disabilities

In 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.
Donate to the People Outdoors Fund

The People Outdoors Fund is used to support disadvantaged individuals by underwriting the costs associated with their participation such as travel, accommodation and other program costs. Each and every contribution is an investment in the wellbeing of our camper's lives.