Australian Camps Association

Australian Camps Association The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is the national peak body for camps and associated providers.

We help Australian schools and community groups of all types to access fantastic camp experiences through our 240 members across the country. The Australian Camps Association is the national peak body for camps and associated providers

Summer Holidays will be upon us in no time! Get in early and plan your school holiday camps today. Our Members have alre...
30/10/2025

Summer Holidays will be upon us in no time!

Get in early and plan your school holiday camps today. Our Members have already started to upload their programs, so check in on the website to make sure your kids don't miss out on some outdoor fun these summer school holidays!

https://auscamps.asn.au/camps-activities/holiday-activity-programs

Great to catch up and meet with Ranfurly, Peter and Taylor at Gold Coast Performance Centre this week and hear about the...
29/10/2025

Great to catch up and meet with Ranfurly, Peter and Taylor at Gold Coast Performance Centre this week and hear about the exciting upcoming facility upgrades in readiness for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Great to catch up with Guy Hawkins yesterday, and tour the new Emu Gully Adventure Education Group site at Tamborine, Qu...
28/10/2025

Great to catch up with Guy Hawkins yesterday, and tour the new Emu Gully Adventure Education Group site at Tamborine, Queensland. A lot of work has been completed, and they are now hosting camps for schools in QLD. Thanks for your time Guy 👋

Final Member Visit for our CEO, Peter McDougall, this week was to pop into Camp Sunnystones to meet with Kate and the te...
23/10/2025

Final Member Visit for our CEO, Peter McDougall, this week was to pop into Camp Sunnystones to meet with Kate and the team. Was great to see the site. Fun fact - The main building was built with stones from the local area! Thanks for your time, Kate 🙂👋

Dwight was out at Y Discovery Camps - Howmans Gap Discovery Camp today conducting both a member visit and Australia Tour...
23/10/2025

Dwight was out at Y Discovery Camps - Howmans Gap Discovery Camp today conducting both a member visit and Australia Tourism Industry, Camps & Adventure Activities Accreditation site visit. Joined by Lisa from the Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC . Big thank you the staff for showing us around the site and for putting in the order for some blue skies.

Yesterday, our Memberships and Preferred Suppliers Manager, Dwight, combined two visits into one. Visiting Mittagundi fo...
22/10/2025

Yesterday, our Memberships and Preferred Suppliers Manager, Dwight, combined two visits into one. Visiting Mittagundi for an ACA Member Visit and completing an Australian Tourism Industry - Camp & Adventure Activities Accreditation site visit at the same time. A big thank you to David and Callum for taking the time to show me around the site on what was a bit of a wet and soggy afternoon ☔👋👍

JOIN US ONLINE THIS AFTERNOON!ACA Online Event: 'Reimagining Summer - How Camps Can Bridge Gaps in Health, Learning, and...
22/10/2025

JOIN US ONLINE THIS AFTERNOON!
ACA Online Event: 'Reimagining Summer - How Camps Can Bridge Gaps in Health, Learning, and Equity for Outdoor Activities

Thursday 23rd October | 2pm (AEDT) via teams.
Register Online: https://auscamps.asn.au/events/calendar
ACA Members: Free
Non-Members: $50.00 + GST
School holiday programs are often seen as childcare or a recreational luxury. Yet research shows that structured holiday programs can positively impact children’s health, wellbeing, and learning. At a time when childhood obesity and mental health are pressing concerns, holiday programs may offer a practical solution.
However, providers face challenges: high operating costs, difficulties in recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and affordability barriers for families—especially in the current cost-of-living climate. This is particularly concerning for the children who stand to benefit most.
Encouragingly, policy discussions are underway that signal potential reforms to the childcare sector and funding models. Could camp providers seize this moment to explore new opportunities and business models?
In this online session, researchers from the University of South Australia will share key findings on the health and wellbeing benefits of summer holiday programs, as well as the perceived importance of structured programs in Australia. Participants will also be invited to contribute their insights, ask questions, and consider how to position themselves for future opportunities.

It's been a day of connecting with Members, our Membership Manager heading in one direction and our CEO in another 🚗. T...
22/10/2025

It's been a day of connecting with Members, our Membership Manager heading in one direction and our CEO in another 🚗. This morning our CEO, Peter McDougall met with Bryce and the Team at Y Discovery Camps - Lake Dewar Lodge. This was followed by a meeting with Grant & Christine at Log Cabin Camp and a final stop to meet with the team at Adekate Camp. Thanks to everyone for your time.

Dwight, our Memberships and Preferred Suppliers Manager, is back out on the road visiting Members in Victoria. Big thank...
22/10/2025

Dwight, our Memberships and Preferred Suppliers Manager, is back out on the road visiting Members in Victoria. Big thank you to the team out at The Summit Camp for taking the time out of your day, yesterday, to conduct a tour of the site. There are not too many sites that can boost about having activities such as tank driving as well as artificial caving.

ACA Online Event: 'Reimagining Summer - How Camps Can Bridge Gaps in Health, Learning, and Equity for Outdoor Activities...
20/10/2025

ACA Online Event: 'Reimagining Summer - How Camps Can Bridge Gaps in Health, Learning, and Equity for Outdoor Activities

Thursday 23rd October | 2pm (AEDT) via teams.
Register Online: https://auscamps.asn.au/events/calendar
ACA Members: Free
Non-Members: $50.00 + GST

School holiday programs are often seen as childcare or a recreational luxury. Yet research shows that structured holiday programs can positively impact children’s health, wellbeing, and learning. At a time when childhood obesity and mental health are pressing concerns, holiday programs may offer a practical solution.

However, providers face challenges: high operating costs, difficulties in recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and affordability barriers for families—especially in the current cost-of-living climate. This is particularly concerning for the children who stand to benefit most.

Encouragingly, policy discussions are underway that signal potential reforms to the childcare sector and funding models. Could camp providers seize this moment to explore new opportunities and business models?

In this online session, researchers from the University of South Australia will share key findings on the health and wellbeing benefits of summer holiday programs, as well as the perceived importance of structured programs in Australia. Participants will also be invited to contribute their insights, ask questions, and consider how to position themselves for future opportunities.

This week the International Camping Fellowship's ICF Academy Season 6 Kicks Off! Join ICF for the premiere episode of I...
19/10/2025

This week the International Camping Fellowship's ICF Academy Season 6 Kicks Off!

Join ICF for the premiere episode of ICF Academy: Global Learnings: Key Takeaways from the Australian Camps Association Conference!

This week, ACA CEO Peter McDougall will be joined with ACA Membership Manager, Dwight Hulme, and ACA Conference Presenter Lizzie Pugh will join the ICF Academy Team.

🗓️ Live on Zoom: October 21st (Canada) or Oct 22nd (Australia)
⏰ 6:00 PM Toronto Time (EDT) or Oct 22nd @ 9am Melbourne time!

📧 Get the link: info@icfconnect.net

Today, our Events & Communcations Manager Jess, popped in to meet with our newest Member Anapana Ridge. This small site ...
15/10/2025

Today, our Events & Communcations Manager Jess, popped in to meet with our newest Member Anapana Ridge.
This small site caters for up to 30 guests, just a short drive from Perth.

Many thanks to Heather (pictured) and Phil for your time today. It was lovely to meet you both and welcome you to the ACA Community.

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The 'not-for-profit' Australian Camps Association (ACA) is the national peak body for camps and associated providers. We strongly believe that participation in supported outdoor experiences through camps and led adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives.

Mission Statement

The ACA develops, supports and promotes the delivery of camp experiences that provide positive community, social and personal outcomes.

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