Raymond Island

• Week 1  Saturday 2-9 January 2010 (CLICK HERE to register)
• Week 2  Saturday 9-16 January 2010 (CLICK HERE to register)

 St Hilary's & St Silas' will be gathering for our Summer Camp at A'Beckett Park, Raymond Island, again in 2010. You can come to one camp or both, depending on availability of places. The primary focus of the first camp is to cater for small children and teenagers. Both camps will be an opportunity to take time out together and enjoy the fellowship of the church family.

The program is arranged so that organized activities are kept to a minimum and campers are free to relax in the excellent surroundings. There will be opportunity for sharing in Bible study, worship and discussion related to the Christian life.

For those who have not experienced the delights of Raymond Island on the Gippsland Lakes, this is a must. It is a fabulous location with lots of things to do and see, and a great way to meet fellow SHAC people.

Any questions/comments to Nick Murray (Camp 1) on nicholas@murray.net  or Peter Holloway (Camp 2) on peter@maleela.com

Raymond Island - Details

Location:

A'Beckett Park is on Raymond Island on the Gippsland Lakes. It is ~300km (3 1/2 to 4 hours drive) from Melbourne via Princes Highway and Bairnsdale, and is accessed by car ferry from Paynesville.
A'Beckett Park is the Conference and Retreat  Centre of the Anglican Church of Gippsland. It has excellent facilities - a large dining and recreation hall, a beautifully restored chapel, two smaller conference rooms, large playing areas, safe swimming beach, sailing, water skiing, bike hire, boat mooring (if pre-arranged) and much more.

Who can come?

Anyone associated with ‘St Hilary's & St Silas'. Unaccompanied children/students must be in the care of an adult. Not more than two extra children/students per family please. No pets allowed.

Accomodation:

There are three types of accommodation available.

1. Cabins with ensuites: Each cabin has four bunk beds, with each room having its own ‘ensuite' shower and toilet. Preference will be given to families with younger children, and older couples.
2. Cabins with shared facilities: Each block has four-bunk bedrooms using separate central amenities. (There are several rooms with eight bunks)
3. Camping sites: A limited number of powered sites will be available, using central amenities.

Upon acceptance of your application, full details will be forwarded to you about the location and what to bring. Generally, cabins have a mattress bed, but bedding, mattress protector and pillows will be required. All food is provided.

Camp Programme

• Morning worship
• Free time (lots!)
• Opportunities exist in free time for:
  
  • Art and craft
  • Sailing, canoeing, windsurfing
  • Walking or cycling around the island
  • Music
  • Kite flying
  • Bush walking
  • Fishing
  • Visits to Lakes Entrance, Buchan Caves or 90 mile beach
  • Volleyball and games

Special programmes will be arranged for children from time to time, but generally the emphasis will be to ensure that all can take part in activities together.
Note: A separate form or authorisation may be required to be completed prior to certain activities conducted at the Camp - for example, any lake cruise or overnight camp.

How to Register

CLICK HERE to register for Camp 1.

CLICK HERE to register for Camp 2.

Below are the various costs for the camp.

Single Adults

• Ensuite = $345
• Cabin = $300
• Camping = $260

Single Child

• Ensuite = $310
• Cabin = $275
• Camping = $220

Single Parent, 1-2 children

• Ensuite = $615
• Cabin = $575
• Camping = $540

2 Parents, 1-2 children

• Ensuite = $790
• Cabin = $730
• Camping = $715

2 Parents, 3+ children

• Ensuite = $810
• Cabin = $775
• Camping = $740

Single Parent, 3+ children

• Ensuite = $640
• Cabin = $600
• Camping = $575

Children are considered 2-15 years.
Family rates apply to immediate family only.

Guests are to be paid for at the applicable single person rate. A separate application form must be submitted by the parent or guardian of any child or youth who is not an immediate family member of the person signing this application form.

Applications close on 8th December 2009.
Full payment or a deposit of $100 is payable with the application (balance is payable prior to the Camp). Cheques should be made payable to ‘St Hilary's & St Silas Anglican Church'

How to pay for the camp

You can pay via any of the following methods:

• Credit Card Payments can be made here.
  
• Bank Transfer Payments should be transferred to St Hilary's & St Silas Church General Account Bendigo

• Bank BSB 633-000
• Account No 134986371
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The memo or reference section MUST include the person's name and 'RI Camp 1" or "RI Camp 2") so we can identify it.
  

•   Cheques made out to "Shac Community (R1 Camp 1)" or "Shac Community (R1 Camp 2)"
•   Cash in an envelope dropped off at the office at 12 John St. Kew.