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YMCA SA Defence Family Camp 2024 west beach WEB

Defence Family Camp - The Retreat at West Beach Parks

Places for our family camp are now full. You are more than welcome to still complete the form if you would like to be added to the waiting list or to be added to our database. We will be running another family camp on 28 February - 2 March.

Join us for a fun-filled family camp! With a combination of family activities and free time, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other Defence families - and have your own family time to explore.

KEY DETAILS

Start: Friday 11 October (arrive from 2:00pm – activities beginning from 5:30pm)
Finish: Sunday 13 October (check out 9:00am – activities finishing at Glenelg 11:00am)
Where: The Retreat at West Beach - Military Road, West Beach South Australia 5024
Who: Defence families
Cost: Adults $50 each & Children $30 each
What's included: accommodation; dinner Friday & Saturday, breakfast Saturday & Sunday; activities on Friday evening, Saturday morning/evening & Sunday Morning

Snapshot of the camp:*

Friday: Check in, family free time followed by dinner, icebreakers, movie and swimming @West Beach Retreat
Saturday: Stadium games @Marion Leisure & Fitness Centre followed by free time. Later that afternoon we will be playing beach sports followed by a group dinner & board games
Sunday: We will finish the camp with a morning family scavenger hunt at Glenelg, after which families will have the opportunity to venture out and explore

*Please note this is a rough schedule and subject to change.

Register your interest via the form below. After you enrol an email will be sent to confirm if we can accommodate your family. Please allow up to 7 days for a confirmation.

Contact youth@ymcasa.org.au for more information.

UPDATE (28 August): We have received a larger number of registrations in a short period of time, so please note any registrations now will be added to a wait list. All families who have submitted a form will need to wait for an email to confirm if we can accommodate their family.

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Medical Information: YMCA SA works hard to provide safe, supported and enjoyable camps and activities. Please help us to meet this goal by providing us with as much information about medical, health, behavioural and dietary issues or concerns as you can. Our staff are very happy to discuss any additional requirements or support that is needed.
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Phone: (08) 8200 2500

Email: youth@ymcasa.org.au