NDIS Empowerment Adventure Camp (Autumn 2023)

Our “Everyone deserves the opportunity to try” philosophy, encourages our participants to try new experiences to gain self-confidence, personal growth and create friendships while working as a team and increase personal independence in a safe and fun environment.

A blend of adventure-based activities, team building exercises and holistic style practices, will challenge you to explore your limits, help build resilience, enhance confidence and gain new self-regulating skills, leaving you with all the tools you need to live the life you deserve and desire.

• All our camps are eligible for NDIS funding ($50 deposit on booking, remainder invoiced on completion of camp)
• All food, accommodation and activity equipment included in camp price.

NDIS EMPOWERMENT CAMP

COST: from $1800* ($50 deposit. Remainder invoiced on completion of camp)

* if you require additional support, please contact Empowerment Adventures to discuss and request a quote

AGE RANGE: 15-30

RATIO: 1:3 Ratio

GROUP SIZE: 15 Participants

LENGTH: 3 Days

DATE: Autumn

TIME: TBD

LOCATION: YMCA Camp Warrawee, 81 Byrnes Road North, Joyner QLD 4500

*A detailed map of the drop off and pick up locations at the camp will be emailed on purchase of your camp ticket

MINIMUM PARTICIPANT ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Climb a 4-stair step ladder (with assistance)
• Climb into a canoe at ground level (with assistance)
• Walk on uneven ground (with assistance)
• Shower, toilet, eat independently

*Once your ticket has been purchased, we will be in touch regarding individual risk assessments 

WHAT IS SUPPLIED ON CAMP FOR PARTICIPANTS:

• 2 nights shared accommodation (single bed) in a gender allocated dorm setting
• 5 x healthy, nutritional and delicious main meals
• Daily morning / afternoon tea
• Welcome fruit and snacks
• Water top up stations
• Marshmallows, hot chocolate / cacao (night-time campfire)
• 5 fun adventure-based activities (including all equipment needed)
• Empowerment Adventures journal, pen, water bottle and wrist band (to keep)
• Yoga mat / meditation cushion
• Sunscreen / Insect repellent
• Highly experienced and passionate camp leaders

WHAT TO BRING / PACKING LIST FOR PARTICIPANT:

* A detailed packing list will be emailed to you once your camp ticket has been purchased

• Bedding items – fitted bed sheet, pillow, sleeping bag or sheet
• Clothing items
• Water bottle
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Swimmers
• Hat
• Medication (if required)

MOBILE PHONES AND DEVICES:

Empowerment Adventures  invite you to disconnect from the virtual world and reconnect with nature and yourself. We encourage you to leave your mobile phone and devices at home and take this opportunity to soak up the surroundings and experiences. Empowerment Adventures will always have a phone on hand for any emergency, this number will be available to you and your carer or parent.  You will not need your mobile phone or devices during camp. A professional photographer will be on site capturing the days moments, experiences and activities. These photos will be available for you to access after the camp. If you need to bring a mobile phone due to personal or medical reasons, please notify Empowerment Adventures prior to the camp.

*You will be emailed a photo consent form prior to the camp.

EXAMPLE CAMP PROGRAM:

*This is an example program as some activities may be moved or changed due to weather/staffing. The final program will be emailed prior to the camp 

FRIDAY

12pm – 1pm: Arrive / Welcome / Soft start games

1pm – 2pm: Camp tour / room set up

2pm – 3pm: Afternoon tea / Open ceremony

3pm – 5pm: Activity 1 (Group team building games)

5pm – 6pm: Free time / showers

6pm – 7pm: Dinner

7pm – 9:30pm: Mind fit session / Camp fire

9:30pm: Bed

10pm: Lights out

SATURDAY

6am: Wake / Showers

6:40am – 7:30am: Morning activation

7:30am – 8am: Breakfast

8:15am – 9am: Mind fit session

9am – 11am: Activity 2 (Archery)

11am – 11:15am: Morning tea

11:15am – 12pm: Mind fit session

12pm – 2pm: Activity 3 (Canoeing)

2pm – 3pm: Lunch / Free time

3pm – 5pm: Activity 4 (Bush skills)

5pm - 6pm: Free time / Showers

6pm – 7pm: Dinner

7pm – 9:30pm Mind fit session / Camp fire

9:30pm: Bed

10pm: Lights out

SUNDAY

6am: Wake / Showers

6:40am – 7:30am: Morning activation

7:30am – 8am: Breakfast

8am – 8:20am: Pack up

8:20am – 9am: Mind fit session

9am – 11am: Activity 5 (Giant swing)

11am – 12:30pm: Morning tea / Closing ceremony

12:30pm – 1pm: Depart