Junior Camp FAQ
Who is it for?
Junior Camp is for anybody in grades 6-10 of school. Kids from both church and non-church backgrounds are welcome.
When?
From 7pm, 21st Sep 2007 until 2pm 24th Sep 2007 (First weekend of school holidays).
How much?
Standard price is $65. The early-bird price, for those who registered by July 29th, was $55. This camp is subsidised by a fund known as the Allen Bequest, an amount of money left for youth work in the Presbyterian Church in the 1880s. Real costs per camper are in excess of $150.
How do I get there?
Follow the directions below (keeping your eyes peeled for PYV signage). The campsite is marked on Melways Key Map 7, B6.
From Melbourne: Exit the Western Freeway at the first Bacchus Marsh exit. Turn Left at the roundabout in Main Street onto Grant Street. Turn Right at the roundabout by Maddingley Park (don’t cross the railway) and continue for 7.7 km until you reach the signs to Rowsley/Glenmore and Lady Northcote Camp at the intersection marked * on the (upper) map. Turn Right at this crossroad, the camp is 8km from the intersection on the left past the Spring Creek Bridge.
From Geelong: reach intersection * (upper map) from Bacchus Marsh – Geelong Rd via Balliang East. The camp is 8 km from the intersection on the left, past the Spring Creek Bridge.
From Ballarat: Cars - the camp can be reached by leaving the Western Freeway at the Ballan/Daylesford exit, turn right and follow Ballan Geelong Road, towards Mt Wallace. About 2 Kms past the CFA training centre, turn left on to Glenmore Road.
Does PYV provide transport to camp?
Getting to or from camp is the responsibility of parents (if camper is under 18) or campers (if 18+). If you are stuck for a lift, you can contact us on (03) 9017 4676, and we may be able to put you in contact with another parent from your area, with whom you could make your own arrangements.
If you intend to catch the train to camp, please register your intention to do this at the bottom of this page.
How can I be sure if I/my child is registered on camp?
Response letters will be sent out to all campers who registered by the due date at least one week before camp. If you have not received your letter by Wed 19th September, please call Joe on (03) 9747-0869 to check whether your registration has been received.
What if I/my child is sick on the day of camp?
Please don't send sick kids to camp!! You will be refunded.
What standards of screening are there for camp leaders?
The accreditation process for all of our camp leaders has two main elements:
- They fill in an application that follows the requirement of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria’s “Breaking the Silence” Policy, which includes reference checks,
- They must apply for a “Working With Children Check,” which is monitored by the department of justice, and is the replacement for the “Police Check.”
More questions?
Shady Mehanni:(03) 9783-3535
Andrew Vines: (03) 9017 4676
Email: events@pyv.org.au
Stuck for Transport?
Have you thought of catching the train to camp? There will be a few PYV leaders (non P-plate drivers) who will be available to pick campers up from Bacchus Marsh station in the evening of Fri 21st March, and return them at the end of camp. Please note that if you/your child is to be picked up from the train station, this must arrange with us prior to camp (see form below).
Getting to Camp: Timetable 21 Sep 07
Departs Southern Cross (Spencer St): | 5:52pm |
Arrives Bacchus Marsh: | 6:37pm |
Getting home from camp: Timetable 24 Sep 07
Departs Bacchus Marsh: | 1:45pm |
Arrives Southern Cross (Spencer St): | 2:26pm |
Call 136 196 for more information about timetables.
Return Tickets from Ballarat cost (approx): $18.60 adult, $6.60 concession.
Return Tickets from Southern Cross cost (approx): $12.60 adult, $5.20 concession.
NB These times are based on information found at www.vline.com.au/ . They suggest calling 136 196 if you have further questions about which trains are running over the weekend of camp.