When camp comes home, with Steven Hay
For Steven Hay, PY Summer Camp was once a place where his own faith was strengthened. Decades later, he’s watching that same camp shape his son’s heart, and bring the impact home to a small country church. Known by Jesus, not just noticed For Steven Hay, following Jesus began with a shift in what it […]
Meet your PY Summer Camp 2026 Speaker, Andrew Vines!
Preparations for PY Summer Camp 2026 are well-underway and excitement is already building. One of the things we love most about camp is the opportunity to open God’s Word together, diving deep into a book or topic that helps us draw closer to God and each other. In 2026, we will be looking at ‘The […]
Connecting, sharing, and resourcing regional camps: The very first Mid-North Coast PY Camp
Regional youth ministry can be really rewarding, but it also comes with challenges—small youth groups, long distances, limited resources, and leaders doing a lot with a little. That’s why the Mid-North Coast PY Camp in 2025 is such a great story. Not just because the camp happened, but because PYNSW was able to play a […]
“We’re not alone”: How regional camps are growing faith in country NSW
Across the state, PYNSW camps have become a vital way for young people to connect, grow, and stay grounded in their faith, even when their local church feels small or isolated. While the iconic PY Summer Camp at Stanwell Tops reaches hundreds each year, many young people in regional areas face barriers such as distance, […]