Overview
Join Y Camp Journeys for the adventure of a lifetime.
At Y Camp Journeys we are passionate about offering the chance for everyone to travel and experience active recreation. We specialise in person centred supported camping experiences that are carefully planned to maximise fun and experience. These camping experiences take place at many locations across Victoria including seven YMCA Camps. All activities are accessible and inclusive at Y Camp locations so that everyone has the ability to participate in their own way while learning and sharing the experience with others. Find an upcoming Y Camp Journey.
Our camps are fun, exciting and unique which provides participants with a sense of adventure and achievement, we support our campers to achieve personal goals in an enjoyable and supportive environment while fostering social participation and independence. Each camp provides activities with a focus on independent living skills, social skills, and community access where participants will engage in a variety of skill building activities including teamwork, leadership development and active communication skills to achieve their personal goals.
We run 2 and 3 night camps for ages 8 and above, Adults 18 + and 1 night camps specifically for ‘Tweenagers’ aged 8 to 13.
Inclusion Services at the Y is a registered NDIS Provider under the Y Whittlesea Inc.
Next Camp
Under 18 Camps (7 -17 years)
Location: Camp Manyung
Date: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th February
Over 18 Camps (18 years +)
Location: Lake Dewar Lodge
Date: Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th February
Y Retreat (18 years +)
Location-Melbourne Grand Prix
Date-Friday 31st March – Sunday 2nd April
Tweens Camp (8-14 years)
Location- Camp Manyung
Date- Saturday 25th March – Sunday 26th March
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About Y Camp Journeys
Y Camp Journeys is passionate about camping. Join us for an adventure of a lifetime.
We specialise in supported camps and each camp is carefully planned to maximise fun and create meaningful social connections. All planned activities are accessible and inclusive so that everyone has the ability to participate in their own way.
We’re different. We’re social.
The fun doesn’t stop at the end of your camp. We love staying in touch with our campers You can stay up to date by joining our Facebook group.
Our camps promote independent living skills, social connection, and inclusion with the wider community. With each of our campsites offering different activities, no adventure will be the same as the last. You will enjoy everything from cooking programs to universally designed high ropes courses, archery, summertime water-based activities, environmental programs, art and craft, and much, much more!
We take your camping experience very seriously. Our team works tirelessly to deliver the best experience for all our campers this includes thorough OHS and risk assessment for every camp.
Every camp is overseen by trained and experienced staff committed to delivering high quality camps that are lots of fun. We will deliver a safe camping experiences while allowing room for spontaneity and adapting to the requirements and interests of each camper.
Submit an enquiry form about an upcoming camp or contact us at yjourneys@ymca.org.au to discuss your interests and support needs so we can develop a camping program that will achieve your goals.
- Attempts or participates in all group recreational activities that are unfamiliar
- Be able to do more complex independent skills and move towards independent living
- Be able to do more complex self-care and move towards independent living
- Develop and maintain relationships within a group setting and socialise with members of the community
- Engage in social interactions and general conversations
- Gain independence in basic independent living skills
- Gain independence in basic self-care and hygiene
- Take part in unfamiliar activities with encourages and reassurance.
- Participation in some group recreational activities that are unfamiliar
- Valuing and respecting our peers and accepting others opinions
Upcoming Camps
Our experienced Y Camping Disability support team and campsite activity instructors lead activities to ensure everyone will get the most out of their experience. Our safe and inclusive environment encourages participants to gain new skills and unleash their spirit of adventure
What's Included
- Adventure activities (such as high ropes, archery and giant swings).
- Non adventure activities (such as games, sports, disco, cooking, dance and art).
- All meals, snacks and drinks.
- Accommodation in shared cabins.
- All camp consumables and camp equipment.
- Experienced YMCA support staff.
- Bus transport to camp and return (transport departure location will vary depending on camp).
- We can provide 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5 support ratios for NDIS or self-funded participants.
*Camps may depart from and return to Ikon Park, Parkville or Miller Street, Epping and Kensington YMCA (exact departure and return location will be specified with specific camps). Our 2 night weekend camps leave Friday at 5pm and return Sunday at 4pm (unless specified).
Testimonials & Feedback
It was a wonderful experience that [Louise] thoroughly enjoyed. Louise is talking about future escapes now! Special mention to Lucy from the YMCA who was the perfect hostess. Louise was so well cared for but equally important validated at every level. Many thanks for what you all do
I think has been one of Angelo’s most memorable trips. A big thank you to the team from YMCA that made this possible. Your itinerary was first class
Out of 10 I give it a 10 because of the activities that we did and in general the atmospheric balance was good. I cannot put into words how much I enjoyed it, “it was like mini explosions or happiness fireworks going off in my brain
Thank you so much! Tyler had such a grouse time still talks about it. Thank you for making his trip so enjoyable, all you guys are so down to earth and are beautiful people
Just wanted to share my sheer joy at receiving my girl back in the happiest mood ever! She has made some lovely new friends, is talking about needing to be more independent and desperate to get a job….wow, this is huge!
The whole experience left Brinley with some great memories that I am sure will stay with him for many years. Please pass on my thanks to everyone involved and congratulate them on a very successful [program].
Mike has not stopped talking about camp. We can see he is more confident, and we are so grateful he has had this opportunity.
Meghan had a great time and was especially proud of her achievements on the paddle board. I know what she’ll be doing over the summer break.
We just wanted to say thank you to you and to all the staff of the camps. Katrina has just loved being able to return to camping and meeting new people and old friends as well. She has enjoyed each of the three camps, and has come home saying what the best things were.
Yspace / camps have just been so rewarding for Robert being able to socialise and be safe with such a fantastic group of support workers and participants.
Bookings & Payment
CURRENT CAMP PARTICIPANT
If you have attended one of our camps before and have a current service agreement in place with us please complete the appropriate camp application form below and email it to yjourneys@yinclusion.org.au.
NEW CAMP PARTICIPANT
If you have not attended one of our camps before, firstly welcome! Please submit an enquiry form below to discuss your interests and support needs so we can develop a camping program that will achieve your goals.
Y Camp Journeys can be purchased through:
- National Disability Insurance Scheme packages.
- Self-funded
Contact Us
If you would like any information on any of our camping experiences or would like to make a booking please complete the form below.