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Join Y Camp Journeys for the adventure of a lifetime!

We are passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to travel and experience active recreation, new experiences and the great outdoors. At the Y we specialise in NDIS camps that are person-centred, supported camping experiences that maximise fun and social connection.

We hold camps across Victoria, including 7 YMCA Campsites, with all planned activities that are accessible and inclusive, allowing everyone to participate in their own way and sharing the experience with others. 

Our fun, exciting and unique camps provide participants with a sense of adventure and achievement. They promote independent living skills, social connection and connection with the wider community.

Each of our campsites offers different activities, so no two adventures are the same. Campers enjoy cooking programs, high-ropes courses, archery, summertime water-based activities, environmental programs, art and craft, and much more.

Our experienced disability support team and campsite activity instructors lead activities to ensure everyone gets the most out of their experience. Our safe and inclusive environment encourages participants to gain new skills and unleash their spirit of adventure!

We are fun. We are different. We are social!

Inclusion Services is a registered NDIS provider under the Y Whittlesea Inc. NDIS funding therefore may be available to fund supports provided on a camping experience with us. 

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Achieve Your NDIS Goals on Camp

  • Participate in all group and centre-based recreational activities.
  • Participate in exercise physiology and personal wellbeing activities.
  • Able to do more complex independent skills and move towards independent living.
  • Able to do more complex self-care and move towards independent living.
  • Develop and maintain relationships within a group setting and socialise with community members.
  • Engage in social interactions and general conversations.
  • Gain independence in daily living and life skills.
  • Gain independence in basic self-care and hygiene.
  • Take part in unfamiliar activities with encouragement and reassurance.
  • Participate in some group recreational activities that are unfamiliar.
  • Value and respect peers and accept others’ opinions.

We are serious about the camping experience. Our team works tirelessly to deliver the best experience for all campers, conducting thorough OHS and Risk assessments for every camp. Plus our trained and caring support workers are with you every step of the way.

At the Y we are an accredited Child Safe organisation where the safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of everything we do. All disability support workers hold a current WWCC.

Trained and experienced staff oversee every camp. They are committed to delivering high quality camps that are lots of fun and meet your NDIS goals. We deliver safe camping experiences while allowing for spontaneity and adapting to the needs and interests of each camper. 

What's included

  • Leave the organising to us as our team lock in everything for you. 
  • 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 Y support staff.
  • Return bus transport to camp (departure location will vary depending on camp).
  • 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5 support ratios for NDIS or self-funded participants.

*Bus transport 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 5 pm Friday and return 4 pm Sunday (unless otherwise specified).

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