Kids Camp 2026
In the Light! Jesus is the Light of the World.
We are really excited to share with you the details of our Kids Camps scheduled for Saturday 26 - Monday 28 September 2026.
Kids Camp is an opportunity for tamariki from our Salvation Army communities to come together to encounter Jesus, form new friendships, and have a crazy amount of fun!
You can find the details about each of the three camps below.
In the meantime, we would love for you to:
Spread the information and excitement! It’s never too early to start getting your group excited about it.
Register! (by end of July). Contact the camp leader for the registration link for the camp near you.
If you have any pātai (questions) or need a hand with anything, feel free to reach out to your local camp leader, or email nextgen@salvationarmy.org.nz
Quick Details:
Who? School Years 3–8. (Leaders can use discretion to adjust the age range locally within the range of these school years as appropriate for your local community).
Junior Leaders (Y9–11): Welcome! They’ll need to model great leadership—please go through the code of conduct with them. Attached
Cost: $70 per person. Fees for the event will be journaled to your centre after the event. (Funding help is available if needed on a case-by-case basis—just reach out!)
Upper North Island Details
When: Sat 26 Sept – Mon 28 Sept
Arrive from 2:30pm, we will start at 3.30pm (afternoon tea provided).
Finish Monday 12:30pm (lunch provided)
Where? CYC, Ngaruawahia
Camp Leader: Steph Limmer, steph.limmer@salvationarmy.org.nz
Lower North Island Details
When: Sat 26 Sept – Mon 28 Sept
Arrive from 1:30pm | First session 3:00pm including afternoon tea
Finish Monday 12:30pm (lunch provided)
Where? El Rancho Camp
Camp Leader: Missy Ditchburn, missy.ditchburn@salvationarmy.org.nz
South Island Details
When: Sat 26 Sept – Mon 28 Sept
Arrive from 4:00pm
Finish Monday 12:30pm (lunch provided)
Where? Living Springs, Christchurch
Camp Leader: Michal Baken, michal.baken@salvationarmy.org.nz
