Summer Camp 2025 – GAP Camp Registration – victoria.bluevineyardevents.com

Welcome to GAP Camp

GAP Summer Camp is an incredible opportunity to make new friends (and catch up with old ones), take on new adventures, and learn more about specific interests.

2025 is especially significant, as it marks 100 years of Summer Camps in Victoria! Join us as we celebrate this milestone together.

At GAP Camp, our goal is to teach, encourage, and empower young adults in a nurturing Christian environment, where they can experience the love of Jesus. With dynamic activities, uplifting worship sessions, and a range of exciting opportunities, GAP Camp offers a fantastic way to spend a week of your summer!

Camp Details

GAP Camp runs on the 2nd to the 6th of January 2025.

Summer Camps are held at Camp Howqua:
127 Howqua River Rd
Howqua VIC 3723

GAP Camp Registration

Important Registration Notice:

At this time, all registrations are being placed on a waiting list. We will keep you updated on the status of your registration as soon as possible.

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State

Postcode

Gender

Male

Female

Date of Birth

Age at the start of camp

Phone/Mobile

School you attend

Church you attend (if applicable)

How did you find out about VicYouth Summer Camps?

Other:

Cabins

Campers will sleep in dormitory accommodation with peers of similar age and the same gender. You can select up to three preferred mates that you would like to share a cabin with. While we can’t always accommodate all requests, we’ll do our best!
Please ensure you put the first name and the last name of the person you want to be with.

Cabin Request 1

Cabin Request 2

Cabin Request 3

Activities

Please select one activity option per session.

Activities:

Paintball – The highlight of GAP Camp! Mansfield Paintball will challenge your stamina and your will, for a morning to remember. Work as a team among the gum trees, car junkyards, trees and massive rock game fields. Spaces are limited, so first in, first served!

Mountain Biking – Explore trails around Mt Buller with our experienced mountain bike staff. Demonstrated prior experience is necessary for this activity.

River Walk – Take a 4WD trek down into Mitchell Flat. Our qualified outdoor ed guides will help you navigate obstacles, climb over and under things as you get wet along the way. It’s a great way to experience the beauty of the Howqua region, moderate fitness levels are required.

Water Sports – Test your skills on the waterski, wakeboard, and kneeboard, or have a go on the biscuit! Our very experienced team is keen to show you all the tricks on the water.

Shakes and Games – Chill out at the lodge with some board games, great company, arts and crafts, and a milkshake!

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding – Get out on the lake with our experienced instructors as you learn how to balance and row on the SUP’s.

Tubing – However you pronounce it, you can relax on this activity as you float down the river with your friends and our water-qualified staff.

Friday Morning Activity

Sunday Morning Activity

Sunday Afternoon Activity

Terms and Conditions

In the event of accident or illness, I/we authorise the Event Director to consent, where it is impractical to communicate with me/us, to my/our child receiving any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical or hospital treatment as may be deemed necessary by a licensed physician and/or surgeon. I/We also authorise to engage such treatment. I/We agree to pay the appropriate fees for such and any ambulance or other emergency transportation costs, which may be required. I/We agree to meet the expense of my child being returned home, by the director or leaders accompanying them. I/We understand that such an arrangement may be necessary due to illness, injury, or if, in the opinion of the Event Director, non-cooperation of any description, inappropriate behaviour or the inability to meet the rigours and requirements of the activity by my/our child. I/We agree to my/our child attending on this understanding. I declare that I have read the activities list for my safe participation in the VicYouth Summer Camp, and will endeavour to ensure I have all the items listed. I also understand that it is a condition of participation to accurately complete the Medical Form. I have been informed of the nature of the activity and understand that there is an element of risk involved. I acknowledge I may decline to participate in any part of the activity I feel apprehensive about (if this does not endanger myself or the other participants and leaders). I agree that if I suffer injury or illness, the organisers can arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation services, as the organisers deem necessary for my safety or well-being. I am aware, in signing this document, of the risks and demanding nature of the above-named activity and am willing to accept this risk and agree to release, to the full extent permitted by law, AUSTRALASIAN CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION LIMITED (ACN 000 003 930) and/or VICTORIAN CONFERENCE and its employees and agents from responsibility for any injuries which I may suffer as a result of participation in this activity. I understand that as I am attending a Christian camp where respect for others and their properties is an important value, and therefore bad language, bullying, discrimination, sexual misconduct and damage of property will not be tolerated. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on the premises and bringing/using such substances or taking part in any of the behaviours listed above will result in being returned home immediately, at my parent’s expense. I also understand that modest clothing and swimwear is expected and that I will be asked to change if the camp leaders deem me to be dressed inappropriately. I/we acknowledge that video footage, photographs and/or digital images may be taken of participants during Summer Camp and these may be used during the program and I/we consent to release them to promote future VicYouth and Victorian Conference ministries and events.

I have read and understand the terms and conditions (required)

In attending the program, you consent to your child’s participation in a range of general sporting and recreational activities. If there are any specific activities that you do not wish your child to participate in, please contact VicYouth@adventist.org.au

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You’ve selected a discounted option for your GAP Camp ticket. Please email VicYouth at vicyouth@adventist.org.au to receive a discount code upon confirmation of your eligibility.

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