Defence Communities

YMCA Defence Communities. Have fun. Build connections. Make memories. Young people from Defence families can go on camps and participate in personal development programs through our Y-Equipped program.

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.

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

Bookings will open Tuesday 28 January at 4:00pm. After you enrol an email will be sent to confirm if we can accommodate your family. Please allow up to 7 days for a confirmation. Camps have booked out very fast in the past and so will have a waiting list available if we reach capacity.

Fill in the form below (to come), or for more information contact youth@ymcasa.org.au

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

Fill in the form below (to come), or 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.

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