Christian Venues Association

Why Go Away

Conferences, Retreats and Camps are a great way to to get a group of people with common interests out of thier comfort zone and into a "community". Within this unique environment;

Friendships can be formed
Relationships strengthened
Meetings held
Decisions made and
Common ground found

Going away allows for learning and training to be conducted in a safe environment with accommodation ranging from completely equipped conference centres to basic tent camping.

RESOURCES FOR CHURCH & CHURCH ASSOCIATED GROUPS.

Ideas to get participants involved & excited about your weekend away.
Need reasons to go away?
- Got Time? A Church camp is the place for your congregation to grow.
- How long has it been since you went away? See why you need to go away more often - Colour Brochure. (300Kb) August 2005.
- Life Together - Dr Gollasch writes of the value of Christian Camping for "The Lutheran" in March 2004. (100Kb)
- The Value of Christian Camping in Australia 2005 - a paper by CCI's CEO September 05 (70Kb)
- Why take teenagers away - Jodie McNeill writes "Don't miss out on this great opportunity for nurture and mission of teenagers". May 2005.
- Links to other publications on the values of Christian Camping:
  - CCCA-USA have the following documents as part of their Focus Series.
    - 5 Values of Christian Camping - The top 5 values
    - Camping and the Church - The relationship between the Church and Camping
    - Time for Renewal - Church and Family Retreats (at CCCA Directory page)
  - CCI Worldwide where the following documents may be found under Resources
    - Saving Souls - Michelle Underwood writes in Matthias Medias "The Briefing" of Jan 2005 on the unique value in Christian Camping.
    - What Makes Christian Camping Effective - Bob McKemey provides 8 reasons.
Why I will never kiss retreats goodbye . . . . (article by Jason Raitz)

Excellent stories about retreats and holiday camps from CCCA-USA. See the CampSight page.

RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS.

New resources are being developed:

Want to go away but not sure of how to get the ball rolling? Click here for a step by step guide on how to organise your school camp.
Worried about choosing a site? Click here for ideas on how to locate to perfect setting for your school camp.
What about insurance? Click here for useful tips to ensure your camp, & site is appropriately covered.
Permission slips a problem? Click here for a ready made print version.
Does your camp have special requirements? Click here for a list of the key areas that you need to ask your potential site about.
School camps and the curriculum, are the two compatible? Click here for resources on how your school can benefit from time away together.

Christian Camping International Australia

Why Go Away