Camp is fast approaching! YIPPEE! We hope you are as excited as we are! Before coming along, there’s a few things that you need to know.

TIMES:
Arrival: 4-6pm Friday April 6
Camp registration will be open between 4-6pm. On arrival you will need to be signed in by the authorised parent/caregiver.  

Departure: 11.30am Monday April 9
Camp will finish on Monday morning after our final worship rally. Please be ready to be signed out and picked up at 11.30am.

If you are a camper, leader or helper and will not be attending camp for the full time, please let us know (contact Emma Holmes emma.holmes@ucaqld.com.au) ASAP the times and meals (if relevant) you will be there for .

How do I get there?
Easter Madness will be held at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre. The address is 80 Currimundi Road, Currimundi, Qld 455. We would like to encourage you to car pool with your friends who are attending camp! If you are stuck and have no options to get to camp, please email emma.holmes@ucaqld.com.au

What to bring:
Please just remember YOUR things are YOUR responsibility

Clothes
  • Plain white (or pale coloured) t-shirt that can be screen printed
  • Enough clothes for the duration of camp (please make sure these are suitable for a range of activities and appropriate for a church camp – just think, “would I wear this in front of my grandma AND my best friend?” If yes, then you should be good).
  • Underwear (enough for camp please)
  • Jumper (just in case it’s cool at night)
  • Swimmers/togs (we will be going to the beach!)
  • Shoes – you need to wear shoes at camp! Please make sure you have a pair of closed-in shoes (you may wish to bring some thongs/flip flops/sandals as well)
  • HAT! (we don’t want any crispy campers returning home)
Sleeping & Linen
  • LINEN WILL NOT BE PROVIDED (that includes sheets, towels & pillows), please bring:
  • Fitted sheet (to go on the mattress)
  • Top sheet/blanket/sleeping bag (your sleeping comfort of choice)
  • PILLOW! (Don’t forget that or you’ll be using your lumpy jumper stuffed with t-shirts as a pillow – no thank you!)
  •  Any other blankets and stuff you need to have a good night’s snooze
  • TOWELS! We recommend you bring a beach towel and a bath towel
Toiletries
  • TOOTHBRUSH (no bad breath THANK YOU)
  • TOOTHPASTE (it’s handy to use with a toothbrush)
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • SUNSCREEN­­­
  • Insect repellent (if you’re not a fan of the bugs)
  • Anything else that you need to stay clean and fresh!
Other things
  • WATER BOTTLE (you can’t go without your H20) ps. there’s chilled taps and bubblers onsite!
  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Pen/pencil case
Cheeky snacks!

There will be plenty of food onsite however, if you are a fan of snacking all day, feel free bring along some snacks to share with your cabin/small group– just make sure they don’t contain any nuts

PLEASE NOTE: You will be fed on camp – morning & afternoon tea, Breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus supper) will be provided. Snacks are just fun.

If you’re a hungry person (or more importantly, a HANGRY person), bring some snacks along just to be safe!

MONEY

This year Caffeine Bus – a coffee cart, will be returning to Easter Madness! Sponsored by The Gap Uniting Church’s Night Church, they will be offering coffee, tea, hot chocolates, soft drinks and snacks!

Prices will vary up to about $5 so bring some cash (or an eftpos card) if you would like to make use of them at camp!

WHAT NOT TO BRING
  • Cups, plates and cutlery (they have them there)
  • Loud things – we want camp to be an enjoyable experience for everyone, so please don’t bring loud speakers etc.
  • Expensive things! We will all be in shared accommodation and although these rooms are locked via door code, we strongly suggest that all expensive or sentimental items be left home.
  • Nuts – we want everyone to be safe and have an enjoyable time at camp, therefore, please don’t bring anything containing nuts to camp.

 

Social Media
Make sure to check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eastermadness/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MadnessAu to keep updated and in the loop about all fun things to do with Easter Madness! Feel free to tag #EM18 in any of the exciting Easter Madness things!

Anything else you’d like to know?
There is lots of information on the website (www.eastermadness.com.au) or send an email to emma.holmes@ucaqld.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Please Note: You will need to fill out the behavious clause and either submit or bring it along!