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Church and Faith Group Camps

Outstanding venues for Church and Faith Groups

Experience a weekend or school holiday adventure with your church group or faith group!

 

At PGL, we specialise in organising unforgettable camps for church groups and faith groups. Whether you need a classroom, free time, a place for prayer, or somewhere to relax, we can organise that for you. If your group has any special dietary requirements, just talk to us and we’ll do our best to accommodate. We’re here to ensure that your church group or faith group enjoys a stress-free experience, reaches its potential and creates lasting memories.

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What to expect on a Church or Faith group camp

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All PGL church camps and faith camps offer outstanding facilities for your group, and we can tailor a weekend or school holiday package to meet your precise needs. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed bonding experience, or a time of quiet prayer and reflection —we’ve got you covered!

  • Catering – choose from fully catered or self-catered
  • All accommodation provided in comfortable shared rooms
  • Your own space for prayer, worship or celebration together
  • Optional adventure activity packages available, staffed by our highly qualified team
  • Services of a Group Leader available on request

At PGL we’re committed to providing absolute clarity on pricing. With our One Price Promise, wave goodbye to hidden fees or sneaky surcharges, because what we quote, is what you pay. Your price includes everything you’ve requested from the moment you arrive at the centre. Enjoy PGL’s gold standard in activities, accommodation, equipment, instruction and food for your faith or church camp trip.

Adventure activities for Church and Faith groups

Church camps and faith camps offer a wealth of benefits for kids and adults alike, providing a unique opportunity for your group to bond and create lasting memories together.

If your group is up for adventure, we’d love to show you the ropes! Our professional instructors will always be on hand to make sure your group is safe during the fun. This gives you peace of mind and allows you to relax and enjoy your experience at PGL too! 

Discover lots more about our adventure activities here.

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Our camps

Campaspe Downs (VIC)

An hour’s drive from Melbourne, PGL Campaspe Downs is set amid 180 acres of stunning natural bushland in the Macedon Ranges, close to Kyneton and Hanging Rock.

Explore Campaspe Downs

Camp Rumbug (VIC)

The beautiful Camp Rumbug is located in the majestic hills of South Gippsland, two hours from Melbourne’s CBD and set in 200 acres of glorious temperate rainforest overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Explore Camp Rumbug

Kindilan (QLD)

Located just 45 minutes from Brisbane and an hour from the Gold Coast, PGL Kindilan occupies a beautiful, 220 acre bushland site in Redland Bay, zoned a Conservation Area in South East Queensland.

Explore Kindilan
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We have a long-standing dedication to safety and safeguarding.

Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:

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Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including Working With Children Checks / Blue Cards for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programs, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.

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Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.

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Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.

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Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.

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Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.

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Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.

Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.

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Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.

Illustration with the words "Safeguarding" and "Safe Travels," featuring a shield, a blue star, and a bus.

Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.

Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.

Church Camps and Faith Camps FAQ

What are church camps and faith camps?

Church camps and Faith camps provide an opportunity for groups to come together and share experiences, bond and share their faith with their community.

What’s included in the cost for my group?

We can tailor a church camp or faith camp package to suit your particular group. We are able to provide all accommodation, activities, equipment and food, as well as a PGL Group Leader to support your group.  It all depends on what you need, so give our friendly staff a call on 1300 859 895 or email us on info@pgladventurecamps.com.au to discuss your specific requirements.

How do I book a church camp or faith camp?

The process for booking a faith or church group camp is simple. You can submit an enquiry via our website, contact us via email at info@pgladventurecamps.com.au or call us on 1300 859 895 for any queries or to book your group. Our sales staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and will be able to help you out with any questions that you may have.

To secure your reservation, kindly confirm bookings at least 8 weeks before arrival. Regrettably, enquiries made within this timeframe cannot be accommodated, but we will gladly offer alternate dates. A 10% deposit is essential for confirming all bookings.

For more information, read our booking terms and conditions.

Do you cater for dietary requirements for church groups and faith groups?

Yes, we do. If your church group or faith group have certain dietary requirements (e.g. Halal, Kosher, etc.) then let us know by getting in touch. We’ll discuss with you the alternatives that we are able to provide for your group during their stay.

If there are other dietary requirements such as for coeliacs, diabetics, those with food allergies and vegetarians/vegans, then we can also cater for those too. Just let us know!

Do PGL activity centres have a quiet place for prayer?

Yes, if you need a place for prayer during your faith group residential, then let us know. We’ll be able to arrange a space for your group to use throughout your time here.

Do you have minimum numbers for church camp and faith camp bookings?

Yes, we do. We require a minimum of 40 people and a minimum duration of 2 nights. Please contact our Sales team on 1300 895 859 for more information.

Will we have sole occupancy of the camp for our group?

As our facilities accommodate a large number of people, we cannot guarantee that all groups, particularly smaller groups, will have sole occupancy of the camp. Sole occupancy can often be arranged for an additional fee. Please speak with our Sales team on 1300 859 895 about your group’s specific requirements.

What is the pre-arrival process and timeline?

PGL have many years of experience in running adventure camps for church groups and faith groups. We work together with teachers/group leaders to ensure that you (and we) have all of the information that we need to provide an outstanding group camp experience. We rely on teachers/group leaders to provide the information requested in a timely manner. Here is a guideline to our timeframes:

  • 6 weeks before arrival: The Party Leader will receive an Important Group Camp Information Email which outlines the deadlines of when specific information will be required
  • 4 weeks before arrival: The Party Leader will need to advise us of final numbers of attendees as well as gender splits to assign rooming. Party leaders will also discuss activity preferences at this time.
  • 2 weeks before arrival: We provide the Party Leader with the Activity Program and Rooming Plan. The Party Leader will need to provide us with Dietary and Medical requirements for all attendees (staff and students)
  • 1 week before arrival: The Party Leader will receive an email from us confirming all details and advising them to contact us if they have any questions or would like to secure their booking dates for the following year.

Where do I find documents about risk assessments for the activities?

Risk assessments and activity descriptions are available here.

What are the expected standards of behaviour in a group camp?

PGL staff will lead groups and instruct participants on activity sessions, teachers/group leaders continue to have responsibility for people’s behaviour and welfare. Please read our Code of Conduct

Please read our Code of Conduct

Are church camps and faith camps covered by public liability insurance?

PGL holds and will provide certificates of currency of insurances each year, including public liability insurance to $30,000,000 cover.

What's the accommodation like?

Accommodation at each of our church group or faith group camp locations is slightly different, but all guests are housed in comfortable, multi-share rooms, either with ensuite facilities or with toilet and shower facilities nearby.

Group participants will need to pack a fitted sheet, pillow, sleeping bag and towel. Bedding can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see the individual camp pages below for specific details. 

What facilities does each PGL camp have?

Our three PGL camps for groups offer a range of brilliant facilities and accommodations that make your visit a bit more special. Check out the individual camp pages for more information.

PGL Campaspe Downs, PGL Camp Rumbug and PGL Kindilan.

What do I need to pack?

Here’s a handy link to our group camping packing guide which will let you know everything that you need for a PGL Adventure!

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