SUMMER CAMP 2026 | 27 December 2026 - 1 January 2027

Six days for youth from all across NSW to gather together and learn about Jesus in community with one another – and have a great time doing it!

Camp Details

Who:
School year 6-12 in 2025

When:
27 December 2026 3:00pm – 1 January 2027 3:00pm

Where:
The Tops Conference Centre
Bendena Gardens Rd, Stanwell Tops

Please take note of the dates when the price increases.
Please secure your place and price by paying a $70 deposit.
The balance is due by November 14, 2026.

Incremental payments are possible through the website.

Campers who register after early bird will pay a $2 per person transaction fee, plus 1.5% of the order, to help cover the cost of processing registrations.

This year’s registration form is streamlined – we will be sending a follow-up email later in the year to ask for medical information so that we are more likely to have up-to-date information about any injuries and medication that may help us to better care for you on camp.

Cost

Early Bird
$629 – Register by 27 July 2026 Multiple ticket discount: $70 for each additional person in one transaction until 15 August 2026

Standard
$679 – Register by 15 August 2026 Multiple ticket discount: $70 for each additional person in one transaction until 15 August 2026

Late:
$759 – Register by 14 November 2026

Extra Late
$799 – Register by 14 December 2026

Lead for Life Intern

14 December 2026 $629

Other Registration Types:
Child of leader – $290 (up to year 5)
Infant (0-3yo on camp) – $100

Speaker - Andrew Vines

Andrew is married to Suzy and has three adult/teenage kids. He grew up going to PY camps down in Victoria, and worked in aviation for a while. Now he’s the Minister at Hurstville Presbyterian Church. On his days off, he enjoys snorkelling, and keeping the family fleet of Subarus running.

Lead at Summer Camp 2026

Training Day
We’re having a training day for leaders later in the year at Merrylands East Presbyterian Church in Guildford. We’ll be starting at 11am.

At Training Day you will prepare for your role on Camp, build relationships within all the teams and grow in your understanding of the vision and biblical direction of Camp to effectively proclaim ‘Jesus is Lord’. If you live more than 2 hours away, it’s not compulsory to come (although you’re welcome to), in which case, we’ll provide distance training material.

Date and Time:
11:00am – 5:00pm, 31 October 2026

Location:
Merrylands East Presbyterian Church
130-132 Excelsior St, Guildford NSW 2161

Cost:
$20 (paid when you register for camp)

Kids Program (0 – Year 5)
PYNSW values the time and commitment that parents show by serving at Summer Camp. For this reason PYNSW runs a Kids Program, for the children of leaders. Children from birth to Year 5 are catered for during Summer Camp during the morning program.

Need a WWCC?
A WWCC (Working With Children Check) is a mandatory requirement for anyone working with children and young people. If you do not have a WWCC Certificate you must apply as a Volunteer ASAP as it may take some time to process.

Camp Terms and Conditions

There is a non-refundable of $70 deposit per person required at registration. No registrations will be received after 17 December 26. Full payment is due by the 14 November 26 (need to pay in full if you register after 14 November 26). Cancellation after the 17 December 26 will not receive any refunds.

If you are able and would like to contribute to cover subsidies and other costs it would be greatly appreciated. Further subsidies are also available upon request.

Camp Rules

Rooms are out of bounds to the opposite sex.
No alcohol, smoking, vaping or drugs on Camp.
Only Camp Conveners can give permission to leave Camp.
Decisions of the Camp Executive are final.
All activities must be attended.
Mobile phones can only be used during free time unless permission is given by the Camp Executive.
Treat other people and their property with respect.
Bullying, victimisation, racism and the like are not tolerated.
Do not bring any valuables to Camp.
PYNSW does not take any responsibility for lost or stolen property.

Promote Summer Camp 2026

Get the 2026 Summer Camp promotional package – including Video, PowerPoint and Flyers – by email.

Further Information

What do we do?

As a camper, on arrival you’ll be assigned a room to stay in, and a small group to spend the week studying the Bible together. Through the week, you’ll attend sessions where we sing, play indoor games together, and hear talks from the Bible, There will be lots of fun activities to work through together, seminars to attend, meals together, a New Years Eve activity run by our interns, and even welcome the new year with a New Years Eve party together.

Is this for anyone?

Camp is for children and youth; they don’t have to be Christians. The youngest campers are those who have finished year 6 at the end of 2026, and the oldest campers tend to be under 20 years old.

Most of our leaders finish year 12 and then take the lead for life internship program, and then return the following year as small group leaders, but we have leaders of all ages in a range of roles.

What if I can't afford camp?

If you’re ruling out coming to camp for financial reasons, please get in touch (email camps@pynsw.org.au): further subsidies are available on request.

Lead For Life

Lead for Life is the Presbyterian Youth internship programme. It is a yearlong program for developing leaders to gain training and experience to lead at their church.

Being part of the program involves residential training. This runs for 6 days alongside PY Summer Camp where the bulk of the learning will take place. The teaching sessions are run by qualified ministers of the Presbyterian Church.