05/10/2026
🌟 SCHOOL HOLIDAY KIDS CAMP! 🌟
During the school holidays, our Bendigo and Swan Hill groups came together for our Kids Camp — three days and two nights filled with connection, independence, new experiences and, of course, plenty of fun! 💙
One of the things we love most about Kids Camp is the opportunity it creates for children to meet and build friendships with people they may not otherwise have the chance to meet.
As kids, so much of our social world naturally comes from the people we go to school with or the activities we participate in. Bringing children from different communities together helps them expand their social networks, develop confidence in new environments and practise social skills in a safe and supportive setting. 🫶
And while it’s definitely school holidays, we don’t waste the opportunity to build independence and life skills! 🙌
Throughout camp, participants are encouraged to take responsibility for age-appropriate tasks such as:
🏠 Making and looking after their own room
🛏️ Making their beds
🍳 Helping prepare and cook meals
🧼 Practising personal hygiene and self-care
🤝 Working together and communicating with others
💪 Making choices and taking responsibility for themselves
🌱 Building confidence and independence away from their usual home environment
Sometimes these are skills that can be challenging to practise at home, particularly within familiar routines and with natural supports. Camp provides a different environment where participants can have a go, make choices, problem-solve and experience the achievement that comes with doing things for themselves.
But most importantly… it’s still a camp! 😂💙
There’s plenty of laughter, games, adventures, friendships and opportunities for everyone to simply enjoy being a kid.
Our Kids Camp runs every school holidays — four times a year — for three days and two nights, providing participants with an opportunity for social and community participation, capacity building, independence and meaningful respite.
And it gives families a well-deserved break too. ❤️
We’re incredibly proud to be able to provide a program that supports participants AND their families, while creating a safe, inclusive environment where kids can grow, connect and have an absolute ball.
Three days. Two nights. New friendships. New skills. So many memories. 💙Swan Hill Discoveries
