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What When, Where & Who The Rules Gear List Parents & Caregivers Leaders Volunteer
What is Eastercamp?
It's you, your mates and over 4000 others from around the country for a sweet 5 days of fun. Set over the Easter holiday weekend with lots of big, little and in-between things that make it what it is.
Check out the Promotional video here or wade through the wide selection of photos here.
Yeah, but what do I actually do there?
There are loads of awesome people to hang out with, heaps of slightly crazy activities to get stuck into, lots of chilled out relaxing things to do, real tasty food (this aint no school camp), bands, sports, movies, jet boating, helicopter rides, skating, comps, mean-as live video, the grooveroom the list goes on.
There's also a chance to listen to some choice speakers who'll give you a little insight into who God is, not some old judgmental fool reigning fire from heaven on you when you screw up, but actually alive and active in bringing colour, life, hope, restoration and justice to the whole world, to everyone and everything in it.
And that you are invited to actively join in being a part of it all.
Whether you're after a full-on high energy weekend raving/dancing/shuffling in the groove room or a chilled out relax-on-the grass vibe, crafts, movies, street art, cafes, water slides we got it all!
If you want to boil it down to one thing: it's a weekend you don't want to miss!
When, Where & Who can go?
Eastercamp starts on Thursday the 5th of April and runs till Monday the 9th of April 2012, Gates open 2PM on the Thursday with the programme beginning around 8PM. Camp finishes 1PM on Monday.
Eastercamp is situated at the coastal Spencer Beach Holiday Park, just 20min north of Christchurch. This site is awesome for so many reasons (shelter from southerly storms, superior drainage, lots of green space, hot showers and flush toilets are up there!), so we're still there.
If you have questions about getting there, see the transport questions page or get directions from Google Maps here.
Eastercamp is for youth group aged young people and their leaders. General Campers must be aged between 13-18 at the start of camp or be in Year 9-13 at school in 2012.
The Rules
To protect everyone and everything at EC we keep it to 5 simple practical rules:
- No alcohol, drugs or weapons.
- No fires. Smoking is only permitted in designated area.
- Don't leave the campsite without a pre-arranged leave pass.
- Don't interfere with other peoples gear.
- No sexy-times outside of marriage.
Zero-tolerance:
If you break the rules you could be on your way home one way or another. It goes without saying verbal and physical assaults are unacceptable anytime. So, any stink behaviour = a stink ride home in a Police car, so don't bring any stink attitudes ok?
Remember, if you do something illegal, our friendly onsite Police might be even more interested. If you're from out of Christchurch and we need to send you by bus/plane, you'll be paying the bill for that too (it's been done!). If you're under 18 we'll contact your folks first.
We hope this doesn't happen but good to know about eh? Sweet as.
Recommended List of gear to bring to EC
At the least you should bring:
- Sleeping bag / insulating sleeping mat / Pillow / warm blanket.
- Warm clothes / Merino / Hat.
- Rain-jacket / waterproof gear. (A tee-shirt is NOT waterproof)
- Plates / cup / knife / fork / spoon / tea-towel / bag for dishes (food is provided!).
- Soap / deodorant (aka Shower in a Can) / insect repellent / sunblock / hand sanitizer.
- A tent: or a place in one. Talk to your youth leader if this is a problem.
- Essential medications: e.g. inhalers, allergy remedies, regular medications.
Highly useful if you have it:
- A torch: extremely handy in the dark.
- Spare shoes / jandals.
- Towel / Togs / snorkel / flippers / life-preservers.
- Earplugs: for noisy sleepers or bands on the Open-stage.
- Goggles: for the mud / jelly / bread-mix / gravy wrestling.
- Your friends: as many as you want, bring'em on.
Could come in Handy:
- Spending Money for cafes, some activities, t-shirts, etc.
- Musical instruments: for workshops and Open-stage jams.
- Sports Gear: Rugby / Soccer / Net / Basket / Beach / Ping Pong Balls, frisbees, stilts, Unicycles, Skateboards (there's a few ramps around)
Prob best you didn't bring:
- High Value items: iPods (And any anything else in Apple's "i" product range) / MP3 Players / CD Players / Cassette Players / Record Players / Laptops etc
- Cellphones/Smart phones: Do you really need them out there? All your friends are gonna be there anyway right? (we know you've got 3 stars on all the Angry Bird levels already)
- Cigarettes / Tabacco / Lighters / Matches: Fire is banned all over the EC campsite, Smoking is only permitted in designated area. (Can you go 5 days without a cigarette? Give it a go?)
Prohibited Gear (What NOT to bring):
This is the stuff that will get you sent home (at your own expense) in the back of a police car if you get caught with it at camp. (With every possiblity of a complementary cavity search.)
- All illegal/iffy Drugs: e.g. party pills, weed, suspicious white powders, "Tomato Plants" etc
- Drug taking paraphernalia: we don't care if your mum personally picked out that vase for your tent, such items are not permitted.
- Alcohol: communion wine is not an exception. Leave it behind.
- Weapons: includes fireworks, knives, BB guns, sling shots, pepper-spray, napalm etc.
- Gang related colours or insignia.
Note: CYS is not responsible for ANY loss or damage of personal property. You are!
MAKE SURE YOU NAME ALL GEAR!
If you do loose something at camp let us know ASAP. More information here.
Parents & Caregivers
As a parent or caregiver, you've probably got lots of questions about Eastercamp. Please review the above information and take a look at the Questions page before contacting us directly.
A printable info sheet that you can slap on the fridge is available from the Downloads page.
Who runs Eastercamp?
Eastercamp is run by Canterbury Youth Services (CYS), a registered Charitable Trust. We have been running Eastercamps and other events like this for around 16 years. We are a Christian based trust providing a positive healthy weekend over Easter for your teenager.
Who looks after my teenager?
Your teenager will attend the event as part of a Youth Group (ask them which group). Outside the infrastructure and activities CYS provides, the Key Leader of your teenager's group is responsible for their general wellbeing.
What about security and medical emergencies?
24-7 Security teams patrol the campsites with Police shifts operating also. (2:05)
While we do take every precaution to keep the event safe, sometimes people get sick or injured. Rest assured we have a full team of experienced Doctors and Nurses on-site 24/7 to deal with any emergency.
An EC Earthquake Info Sheet & Emergency Evacuation Plans can be found on the Downloads page.
Leaders
Dont know what to do? You'll be hanging out with your youth kids of course! Your Key Leaders will have more info on what you'll actually be doing, so get in touch with them.
Key Leaders can login to the Leaders Area here.
Volunteer to help
Eastercamp happens only because of a huge army of volunteers. Are you too old to come as a camper? Want to help out? Have a useful trade or skill?
BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT - SIGN UP NOW!
Do you have what it takes?
Volunteers MUST have a great work ethic, be able to handle responsibility, ooze initiative, be willing to serve in multiple areas and are chosen at the discretion of Camp Management who reserve the right to do cross-check references on your character, skill & suitability.
What do you get out of it?
The privilege to serve. And you'll prob lose a few kg carrying stuff too.
If you reckon you've got what it takes for the 2012 event and you are suitably skilled/qualified then download the application form from the Downloads page and email/post it to us or please contact us.
- Event Managers (can you handle stress and still have fun?)
- Activities supervisors
- Medical (qualified Drs/Nurses)
- Check in team
- Admin support
- Food prep / distribution
- Site setup/pack down
- Tradespeople (experience required)
- Drivers (F, HT endorsements)
- Hospitality / logistics
- Safety team
- IT experts (must be able to set up complex networks)
Fee Discounts:
- Full time (and we mean full time!) volunteers pay no camp fee.
- Part time volunteers pay $50.
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