2023 has been a very busy year! Tests, exams, extracurriculars and after school jobs no doubt have a lot of us tired and in need of some refreshment and fun. Youth Camp 2023 is a chance is a chance to close out the year with four days of fun, sun, activities, swimming, chats, learning, friends, relaxing, volleyball, laughs & good vibes while learning how we can better be totally devoted to God.
Our speaker this year is Jordan Farnum. Jordan is the Associate Pastor at Orewa Baptist Church. We're eagerly looking forward to what he has to share with us over the weekend!
We’ll be posting more information and updates as we get closer to camp – what to bring, bus information, etc. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram (@northcrossyouth) so you don’t miss a beat.
If you have any questions please get in touch with Isaac (isaac@northcross.org.nz)
WHAT: Youth Camp is four-day camp for teenagers – a time to unwind from the crazy year, a time to hang out with good friends, and learn about Jesus.
WHO: Years 8-13
COST: $225
WHEN: Dec 8th – Dec 11th. (Bus departure from church at 3:15PM)
WHERE: Marsden Bay Christian Camp (Ruakaka)
SPEAKER: Jordan Farnum
- Bible (a proper one… phone app doesn’t count!)
- Pen + notebook
- Sleeping bag + pillow
- Togs + Towel
- Baking and/or snacks (this will be morning tea/afternoon tea for everyone – nothing with peanuts please)
- Torch
- Insect repellent + sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap etc.)
- Clothes for sports
- Raincoat/jacket
- Hat
- Drink bottle
- Extra cash for snacks
- Costumes for dress ups – themes are:
– Saturday: Aussie Outback
– Sunday: Dress Like Your Leaders
(Get creative with your interpretations of these themes!)
- Cutlery – it’s all provided by the campsite.
- Vape, Alcohol, non-prescription drugs.
- Lighters, matches, laser lights.
- iPads, tablets, electronic gaming devices etc.
- Guns, bombs, crowbars, bow/arrows, knives, swords, spears, axes, etc. just don’t bring any weapons… (and no, your arms do not count as ‘guns’…)
- A stink attitude!
HOW DO I PAY?
- Cash, EFTPOS, online all available (03-0123-0042366-00 Please reference “YCAMP” and your surname)
- If you have any issues paying, please contact Hangyul and we will be happy to organize some sponsorship.
WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORT?
- Friday 8th December: Our bus will pick us up from Northcross Church – we will depart at 3pm, so please be on time. Also, please park on the bottom car park to give the bus room to maneuver.
- Monday 11th December: Our bus will depart from Marsden Bay at 12pm, but arrival time is dependent on traffic and how quickly we tidy up etc.
WILL OUR CHILDREN BE SAFE AT CAMP?
- We will do our best to ensure every camper is safe at our event. We have a big team of volunteers who will be supervising every activity, as well as a qualified doctor on site at all times. We also have mature leaders who are available at all times during the camp to provide mental, emotional, and spiritual support. Campers are not permitted to leave the site outside of organized activities. On top of all of this, we’ll make sure we adhere to high standards of hygiene and sanitation!
HOW DO I CONTACT MY CHILD DURING CAMP?
- Reception is perfectly fine at this campsite, so you should be able to contact your kids during camp. We’ll also provide you with contact details of the camp committee, so if you’re unable to reach your child for whatever reason, there are many different options you can take.
WHERE DO WE SLEEP?
- You’ll be relieved to hear that we will be in cabins, not tents. Guys and girls will be in separate rooms of course!
IS THIS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMP?
- Definitely! No drugs or alcohol are permitted on this camp, and anyone who breaks this rule will be sent home.
WHAT ABOUT COVID AND ALL THAT?
- We’ll be working in tandem with the camp staff to ensure all safety protocols are implemented, in accordance with government guidelines.
