Location
Our beautiful campsite is situated on the bush-clad slopes of Mt Karioi and has panoramic views of the Tasman Sea and beach. The camp is 6 km beyond Raglan at 578 Wainui Road on the way to Whale Bay.
Friends
Your child will be grouped according to age in the care of a senior leader. If your child wishes to be in the same group as their friends, please specify their friend’s name on the registration form. We will endeavor to accommodate their request. (limit 2) as long as the children are of similar age. However, we can’t guarantee to action all requests.
Contacting your Child
If you wish to contact your child, please feel free to write or email them. Please note however that we do not have the facilities for campers to reply to emails or to receive phone calls except in emergencies. Please do not send cell phones to camp with your children. During camp Phone: 021 174 2831 email holidaycamps@cmpraglan.org.nz
Health
If your child has had any sickness in 7 days prior to camp, we ask you to contact us before sending them as we want to avoid the spread of any sickness through the camp. Please be considerate! Please call us at Camp Raglan contact 07 825 8068 or our registrar in Auckland contact is 021 174 2831 or email holidaycamps@campraglan.org.nz
Discipline
Campers are only accepted on the condition that they come under the normal discipline of CBM Camps. We use a graduated system of discipline.
- Time Out
- Meeting with Director or staff member
- Sent Home (after discussion with parents) No refund or fees will be issued.
General
Our camps are conducted by experienced staff from Children’s Bible Ministries. Every effort will be taken in looking after your child’s welfare. No child is allowed to leave Camp except under supervision and the directors permission.
Our aim is that your child comes away with lasting memories of what they have experienced, explored and enjoyed at our camp. We will be focusing on building strong, healthy relationships with each other and our group leaders. For this reason, it is important that children attend camp for the whole seven days. We have a week packed full of activities, action and fun.
Campers are accepted into camp at the discretion of the camp director.
Clothing
Name all Clothes – Please ensure all clothes and belongings are clearly named. When collecting children at the end of camp, please check the lost property before you leave. All lost property remains at the camp for one term only.
Pocket Money
A well-stocked Canteen is available for five days of camp. Each child can bring a maximum of 10.00 per week (2.00 per day) to use in the canteen.
Transport
It is your responsibility to transport your children to and from camp, we are no longer operating a shuttle bus between Hamilton and camp effective August 2024
Camp Fees
Full fees are to be paid at time of registration.
Refund of Fees
Will be made if the camper is unable to attend, provided that 7 days’ notice is given prior to the start of camp, Any other refunds are at the discretion of the Camp Director. Any child leaving camp early is not eligible for any refund.
LEADERS & JL’S
Voluntary Group Leaders and Kitchen Helpers are always needed during camp. We accept a limited number of young people 15yrs of age and over to assist at camp as Junior Leaders. They will need to fill out the same application form as a camper, selecting JL on the form. Acceptance of all leaders and JL’s is at the discretion of the Camp Director.
Sign Out Procedure
Our Health and Safety Policies require you to sign your children out of camp. Please advise on the Camper/JL registration form the NAME OF THE PERSON will be picking them up -and let us know by email holidaycamps@campraglan.org.nz if this person changes.
Can you help us?
As you can imagine, after a full week of camp our team tends to be somewhat weary! Could you give 1-2 hours in assisting us clean the camp? It would be such an encouragement to us all. Please indicate on your form (or email us) if you can help!
Please email holidaycamps@campraglan.org.nz or phone 021 174 2831 if you have any queries.