Australian Camps Association

26/03/2026

The Australian Camps Association has opportunities for camp operators, led outdoor activity providers and the general public to access specialised equipment.

- Hippocampe Hire (off-road wheelchair) - Available in VIC only.
- Tested and Compliant Crates
- Universal Harness
Find out more here - https://auscamps.asn.au/resources/equipment-hire-purchase

22/03/2026

Camps build confident, resilient young people.

The new Australian Camps Association National Camps Census shows Australian camps hosted 3.96 million visits in 2024, with schools making up the majority of participants.

At our member camps across Australia, every day young people build confidence, teamwork and independence through outdoor experiences.

Learn more about the national findings and the role camps play in shaping young Australians - https://auscamps.asn.au/about/latest-news/media-release-new-report-reveals-camps-are-vital

18/03/2026

School holidays are just around the corner! Are you ready?

Camps and experiential learning programs help build confidence, resilience, independence, and social skills - all while kids are exploring the outdoors and having an unforgettable time.

The ACA Members are offering enriching holiday programs right across Australia.

Give your kids the chance to grow, connect, and thrive these school holidays. Explore holiday camps and outdoor programs near you: https://auscamps.asn.au/camps-activities/holiday-activity-programs

17/03/2026

Join us online 10am (AEST) Thursday 9th April - The ABCs of Behavior Management – A Practical Approach for Camps

ACA Members: Free | Non-Members: $50.00 + GST p/p.

This session provides a clear and compassionate framework for understanding and responding to camper behaviour, rooted in evidence-based practices.

- Understand the ABC (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence) model of behaviour.
- Learn simple, scalable strategies to support campers and staff in real time.
- Create a culture of proactive support rather than reactive discipline.

Register here - https://auscamps.asn.au/events/calendar/aca-online-event-abcs-behaviour-management

17/03/2026

Yesterday, there was great conversation had with our CEO and ABC listen's Brigitte Duclos yesterday about the participation at camps nationwide. It was so nice to hear people reminisce about their time at camp.

Missed it? 📻You can have a listen online (listen from 03:42) - https://shorturl.at/gw3a0

16/03/2026

15/03/2026

Our new report shows just how important camps are to young Australians.

In 2024, Australian camps hosted 3.96 million visits, with 70% coming from schools.

Camps help young people build confidence, friendships and real-world life skills while connecting with nature.

The sector also contributes $1.7 billion to the Australian economy and supports more than 15,000 jobs.

These findings highlight the vital role camps play in childhood, education and communities across Australia.

https://auscamps.asn.au/about/latest-news/media-release-new-report-reveals-camps-are-vital

50% of kids missing out on school camps. Australian camp census confirms the outdoor experiences are vital to children’s wellbeing, education, and sustains regional economies

12/03/2026

This morning we held our first Member Morning Tea for the year,
hosted by Stephen and the team at Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre. It was great to be able to speak to some of the projects that ACA has been working on and hear directly from members about the current challenges affecting camps both in the ACT/NSW and the sector more broadly.

We were given a tour of the newly renovated Dome venue at Warrambui including a brand-new commercial kitchen and accommodation, complete with Hypersonic Industries hideaway bunk beds. Increasing capacity when needed.

05/03/2026

We've got a few events coming up in April!
Check out our Events Calendar for event details and booking links.
Don't miss out!

https://auscamps.asn.au/events/calendar

03/03/2026

Today, Dwight was back on the road with Amanda from the Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC, continuing the 3-yearly site inspections for camps holding the QTF Camps and Adventure Activities Accreditation.

We were pleased to visit Kokoda Outdoor Education /Camp Kokoda, operated by the Kokoda Youth Foundation - and members of the Australian Camps Association.

A big thank you to Craig, Maintenance Manager, and Declan, Manager of Outdoor Education, for their time and support throughout the assessment. The site tour was expertly conducted with the enthusiastic assistance of their Camp wonder dog 🐾 — who made sure we didn’t miss a thing!

03/03/2026

This week, our Memberships and Preferred Suppliers Manager, Dwight, is out and about visiting ACA Members across Queensland.

This visit, he’s also supporting Amanda and Pallavi from the Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC as they undertake 3-yearly site inspection visits, for camps holding the QTF Camps and Adventure Activities Accreditation.

Yesterday's visit was to The Great Aussie Bush Camp - Kindilan. A big thank-you to Simon for taking the time to meet with us and complete the assessment.

01/03/2026

Register today for our next online Event: The ABCs of Behaviour Management - A Practical Approach for Camps

This session provides a clear and compassionate framework for understanding and responding to camper behaviour, rooted in evidence-based practices.

Learn more and register here - https://auscamps.asn.au/events/calendar/aca-online-event-abcs-behaviour-management