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, […]
Building connection, growing faith: The impact of Hunter PY Camp
When a group of youth and their leaders from the Hunter region gathered earlier this year for a weekend of Bible talks, games, and campfire chats, they weren’t just running another youth event, they were investing in the future of the church. Hunter PY Camp is one of several regional initiatives supported by PYNSW, designed […]
How PYNSW camps shaped (and are shaping) the faith of a whole family
When Leanne and Steve’s family settled in the regional town of Leeton, six hours west of Sydney and five hours north of Melbourne, they knew raising children in Christian community would be a challenge, with few peers their age nearby. What they didn’t know was how deeply PYNSW camps would shape not only their kids’ […]
The first Northern Inland PY camp: Where friendships spark and faith grows
When over 30 kids from across the Northern Inland Presbytery rolled up to a local church in Inverell, NSW, no one quite knew what to expect. It was the first-ever regional PY camp in the area, and the start of something very special. The weather? Perfect. The kids? Pumped. The leaders? Nervous, but excited. And […]
A legacy of faith through PYNSW camping
Presbyterian Youth NSW (PYNSW) has a long history of discipling young people in NSW. Originally constituted in 1872 as the Presbyterian Fellowship Union (PFU), it was later known as the Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia in NSW (PFA) before becoming PYNSW. Today, PYNSW continues that mission by equipping leaders in local churches to disciple the next […]
‘Living on the Edge’: Faith and fellowship at Mid-North Coast PY Camp
The sun rose over the Mid-North Coast of NSW, its rays glinting off the waves as youth from across the region gathered for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and faith. For both leaders and campers, this weekend was more than just a getaway—it was a transformative experience where faith was challenged and deepened. The 2024 […]
Worth: Northern Rivers PY Camp 2024
From March 15-17, the Northern Rivers PY Camp returned for its annual regional camp, this time venturing to Camp Drewe in Lennox Head, NSW. This year’s camp was on the topic of ‘Worth’ from Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. Jesse Barnwell, former student of Queensland Theological College and Pastoral Assistant at Evans Head Presbyterian Church, […]
Building Gospel Communities: Southern Rivers Big Day Out
Beth Spragg, a high school music teacher from Albury, New South Wales, has played a pivotal role in organising the Southern Rivers Big Day Out—an inspiring youth event that brings together teenagers from various churches in the regional area. Faithful foundations Beth’s journey traces back to her parents’ faithful discipleship, laying the foundation for […]