Defence Communities

YMCA Defence Communities. Have fun. Build connections. Make memories. Explorers Staycation & Day programs are a fun environment for 5–12-year-olds to meet other Defence children, while encouraging personal growth. Our Family Camps and Family Fun Days enable families to come together, as well as connecting with other Defence families through organised activities.

DID YOU KNOW - NO JOIN FEE for Defence families at all YMCA rec sites! Email youth@ymcasa.org.au for code (must have Defence ID). Click here to find a site near you.

Explorers: Salisbury TreeClimb

Join us for a fun-filled day! Take on the challenge of the brand new TreeClimb @ Salisbury! We will also be playing a bunch of fun outside games.

KEY DETAILS

When: 29 March 10:30am-4:30pm
Where: Harry Bowey Reserve, Salisbury Park SA 5109
Who: Children from full time Defence families aged between 5-12 (must be at least 100cm tall for Tree Climb)
Cost: $25 per child; includes TreeClimb, outdoor games and lunch.

Snapshot of Session:
10:30-11:00am Icebreaker Games
11:00am-12:30pm Outside team & tag games
12:30-1:15pm Lunch
1:15-4:00pm TreeClimb
4:00-4:30pm Feedback Games

For more information contact youth@ymcasa.org.au
*Please note you will need to select which course your child would like to climb. For more information head here
Registrations also opening soon for Family Fun Day – The Parks. Save the date: 14 June.

Register for Explorers: Salisbury TreeClimb via the form below:

Defence Family Camp – City Escape

Join us for a fun-filled family camp! With a combination of family activities and free time, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other Defence families and have your own family time to explore.

KEY DETAILS

When: Arrive Friday 28 February (arrive from 2:00pm; activities begin 5:30pm)
Depart – Sunday 2 March (check out 9:00am; activities finish at 11:30am)
Where: 46 Richmond Street, Hackney South Australia 5069
Who: Full time Defence families
Cost: Adults $50 each; children $30 each

What: YMCA Discovery Guide, accommodation, 2 x breakfast 1 x dinner & 1 x lunch provided. Activities are all included apart from Saturday night; choice of an outing, or stay in with some activities from the Y library.

Snapshot of camp:
*Please note this is a rough schedule and subject to change
Friday: Check in, family free time followed by dinner, Icebreakers, playground fun & more @ Dunstan Adventure Playground
Saturday: City scavenger hunt, picnic lunch, garden games followed by family choice later afternoon & evening
Sunday: Board games @Lost Dice Cafe

For more information contact youth@ymcasa.org.au

Family Camp is now at capacity. If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please fill in the form below:

YMCA Defence Communities is operated by YMCA Youth Empowerment

Youth Empowerment works from the Marion Leisure & Fitness Centre on select days/times.

Phone: (08) 8200 2500

Email: youth@ymcasa.org.au