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Lions Youth Camp Kanga Australia
Join us at Camp Kanga for the most memorable camp experience you will find!!
“The trips we made and the team spirit at the camp were awesome. Thank you for a wonderful camp. The supervisors were AWESOME!!
Everything was well-organized and I had a really good time with you! Thank you!” Santeri (M) 17 Finland
Saturday 19th July 2014 – Saturday 26th July 2014
Camp Kanga is located inland from Proserpine, Queensland.
Cost : $745.00
Camp Kanga will be limited to 40 overseas participants aged
between 16 and 21 years. Applications close 30th April 2014.
Day: Registration, settle into room
Camp tour Activities until everyone arrives
Night: Camp welcome and introductions Fun Activities
Day: Trip to the Dam for water skiing, tubing and canoeing
Night: Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef Fun Activities
Day: Day trip to Great Barrier Reef for snorkelling. (scuba diving and helicopter joy
flights at own expense) www.cruisewhitsundays.com - Great Barrier Reef adventure
Night: Fun Activities
Day: Camp Activities
Night: Bush Dance
Day: Day trip to Bowen swimming and sightseeing. Shopping in Airlie Beach.
Night: Christmas in July with a visit from Santa
Day: Ocean Rafting www.oceanrafting.com
Night: Fun Activities
Day: Camp Activities
Night: Formal Dinner and International Idol Camp Fire (weather permitting)
Youth departing at different times of day
Early: Presentations, farewells
Each night there will also be country presentations and activities (too many to mention) which are a lot of fun.
Even though the days are very busy there will be free time.
To see a brief overview of the fun from 2012 please follow this link on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adookmyNOec&feature=colike
Camp and homestay rules apply in accordance with Lions Youth Exchange and International Youth Camp policies.
Internet / Wifi is not available at Camp Kanga
Camp Kanga is a drug and alcohol free camp.
English is the official language of the Camp
Youth should have moderate or good language skills
Physical activities will be included in the program
Near base of Peter Faust Dam, via Proserpine, Queensland
22 km (20 minutes) west of Proserpine township
Camp Kanga is held during winter in Australia
Temperatures vary from 12 – 25oC
Nights are cooler so some warm clothing is appropriate. Daytime temperatures are generally warm
Some warm clothing
Toiletries
Closed in shoes and comfortable footwear
Hat and sunscreen
Swimmers (bathers, togs) and beach towel
We will provide bedding, pillows and bath towel
USB stick min 12GB
Unisex gift (suitable for male or female) from your country; cost no more than AUD$10
Overseas students can apply for Camp Kanga through their local Lions Club and Lions District Youth Exchange
Chairperson
Only students from countries participating in the Australian Youth Exchange Program are eligible to apply.
Australian applicants should contact their local Lions Club.
Camp Kanga accepts youth aged between 16 and 21 years as at 19th July 2014.
Once applicant has been accepted into the program a camp registration form will be emailed (please ensure a current
email address is on your International application) by Camp Kanga
Forms should be typewritten or handwritten clearly. A valid registration form must have all of the required
information and signatures before it can be accepted.
Camp Fee must accompany the registration form please
Any inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
Thank you for taking the time to look at our camp flyer and hope you will consider joining us at Camp Kanga in 2014.