EDMUND RICE CAMPS

New Zealand

Youth Caring for Youth

Mo Nga Tamariki

The Edmund Rice Camp project started in 1990 in Dunedin. The Movement  started in Melbourne in the 1980s.  Edmund Rice Camps are now run throughout Australia as well as Ireland, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania These camps provide a week long break for children who need a holiday due to their family, financial or social circumstances. Now there are two groups in New Zealand which offer camps - Dunedin and Auckland.

DUNEDIN CAMPS

Dates 2004

For further information

contact  Br John Henry Shepherd

email  shepcfc@es.co.nz

AUCKLAND CAMPS

    click for more information on Auckland Camps

Dates  2004

April 12-16th 2004 at Camp Adair, Hunua (9-11 year olds)

July 13th - 17th at Camp Adair, Hunua (9-11 year olds)

For further information contact Ben Skeen

email  petesampras@xtra.co.nz

An Edmund Rice Camp lasts for about 4 days. On the first night the leaders come together to prepare for the camp. There are usually as many leaders as groups.

Everyone is divided into teams of leaders and children and then rotate around a number of activities. Each team has a team leader and there are two camp captains who organise the programme. There is also a camp coach who is ultimately responsible for the camp.

The CHILDREN are exposed to an environment where they learn to relate well to others in a co-operative manner. They develop a sense of belonging and team spirit and receive affirmation and recognition. The child/lebader ratio (1:1) provides many opportunities for friendships and low key but close supervision.

The LEADERS acquire valuable skills in planning, budgeting, leadership and communication. The gain a better understanding of themselves and those less fortunate in our community. The Edmund Rice Camp experience has provided positive career direction for many leaders.