Camp info - Boys to the bush

CAMP LOCATION

7km out of Howlong, NSW
14km out of Lake Cargelligo, NSW
12 km out of Forbes, NSW

CHECK-IN

Weekend and Week-long camps

COST PER CAMP

Contact for a quote
PH-02 6025 2510

camp overview

The camps are based on farms near Howlong, Forbes and Lake Cargelligo, NSW.

The Boys have the choice of sleeping in a tent, shed or under the stars (weather permitting).

Beds, Swags, Mattresses, Sleeping Bags and pillows are provided.

Overnight camps may be organised at other locations (details of each camp will be emailed prior to camp).

This camp is NOT:

A Christian Camp
A Sports Camp
A Boot Camp
A “Brat” Camp

This camp IS:

An opportunity to engage with something/someone…
An opportunity for a “Digital Detox”
An opportunity to gain experience and skills associated with life on the land
An opportunity for Boys to learn the importance of being “A Good Bloke”

The 4 day camps and/or weekend camps gives a small group of boys the opportunity to do a variety of tasks/activities that are unique to living in the country. Activities may include:

Fishing
Yabbying
Bush Cooking
Fencing
Lamb Marking
Wood Cutting
Mechanics (basics)
Feeding livestock
Bushwalking

Survival Skills
Self-Defence
Welding (basics)
Resilience Skills
Woodworking
Cooking
Communication Skills
Sheep work
Spotlighting

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Next Camp Dates

(Weekend and week camps can be arranged for individual organisations).

Public Camps- April 11th-14th
Modified Camps- April 19th-21st

The 4-day camp gives a small group of boys the opportunity to do a variety of tasks/activities that are unique to living in the country. The boys are shown skills that will assist them with everyday life.

Upcoming 2022 Camps
Public Camps
-July 4th-7th
-September 26th-29th
-January 2023

Alternative Camps
-July 11th-13th
-October 4th-6th
-December 20th-22nd