

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Otamatea Day Camp 2026 "Outdoors with Jesus"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: A 3 day outdoor adventure having fun, trying new things, making some friends, and learning about God.About this EventDear Parents, Caregivers, Guardians, and Grandparents.Day Camp is a wonderful bush adventure, for children aged 6-12yrs old who live in the Otamatea region, which is organised by the churches in the district with helpers and leaders drawn from all the churches and the community.The venue is the Millar's Farm at 496 Paparoa Station Rd, Paparoa.For much of the day, children will be in age group teams with their teen leaders. They learn some new songs and participate in Bible-based learning experiences, explore the bush, build a bush hut, build a campfire on which to cook part of their lunch, and in the afternoon there are electives such as craft, horse-riding, archery etc.Registration closes on Saturday,March 28th, or before if we reach our cut-off number. Tickets often sell out fast.If you have any questions or have trouble with the online form or need to contact someone during Day Camp, please contact Carrie 0273068072.Catchment AreaDue to the camps popular demand, the Otamatea Day Camp Committee have had to make an attendee catchment area so those children who live inside the Otamatea region (between Matakohe and Brynderwyns) have opportunity to attend.To attend camp you need to:-Live inside the Otamatea region (between Matakohe and Brynderwyns)-Or, be staying with Grandparents/family/friends in the Otamatea region for the duration of day camp.-Or, usually attend school or church within the Otamatea regionWe apologise to all those from outside this area whom this will affect.Children from outside the area may be accepted at the Committees discretion (eg elective leader's children etc). Please contact Carrie to discuss.What children need to bring:A hearty lunch plus snacks, drink, change of warm clothes, sunscreen and hats, gumboots or walking shoes (that don't mind getting muddy!) Children will not be allowed in the bush without shoes. Please name all items!!!Teen LeadersTeen leaders are a vital part of Day Camp by helping to co-lead small groups of children. They also have their own Teen Tent Programme which is age appropriate and helps to grow them as leaders and enhance their spiritual growth. Teens need to apply through an application process.Please email Natalie on otamateadaycamp@gmail.com from now until March 28th to be sent an application pack if you are:13-18yrs as at 8th April, 2026Desire to uphold the Day Camp values of honouring God with your words and actions in your everyday lifeWilling to get a Church Leader/Church Youth Group Leader to fill in a Character Referee's Report (You WILL NOT need to do this if you were a teen leader at camp last year)Able to attend setup day and initial Teen Leader Training from 10am - 3pm on Tuesday 7th April, 2026Please be prompt in requesting an application pack as there are a limited number of spaces available for teen leaders.(Preference will be given to those living inside the Otamatea region, but those living outside the region will be considered also.)Adult helpYou would be warmly welcomed if you want to come join us at camp, e.g. being a support person for the teams in building the bush huts or to help with afternoon electives or even cleaning up would be very much appreciated.Please fill in an Adult Help ticket and sign in at Camp Office when you arrive and have a chat with our adult help coordinator who will give you some options of where and how you can help.If you have a limited amount of time but would like to help out at some point, our busiest times are on Wednesday and Thursday from 1pm to 2:30pm and on Friday afternoon from 12pm to 3pm.5 yr olds with older siblings may attend but must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver at all times.Children with disabilities or behaviour issues also need to have a carer with them at all times.Programme for Wednesday and Thursday:8:45 Bus picks children up from Matakohe Primary School, and Maungaturoto Primary School (swimming pool carpark) OR9:00 Bus picks up from Paparoa Primary School9:30 Bus arrives at Day Camp site9:35 Under the tent. Songs, prizes, stories and skits10:20 Into team groups and have morning tea10:35 Start building those bush huts12:00 Lunch around the campfires (sausage provided)12:30 Regroup in tent1:00 Electives2:15 Under the tent, more songs, skits and awards3:00 Bus leaves to take you home.Afternoon ElectivesOn Wednesday and Thursday afternoon we have electives. The list below are the choices for your child to choose from. On registering, you will be asked for your childs top 4 preferences and we will try and accommodate 2 of these.1.Bush Cooking - Learn how to build a camping fire and make damper.2.T-shirt Design - Create your own design and take your new tee home.3.Target shooting (9yrs+) - Learn firearm safety; Hold, aim, and shoot an air rifle.4.Horse Riding - Learn to care for and ride a horse. Shoes necessary.5.Catapult Launch - Assemble an ancient catapult and try and hit a target.6.Water Bottle Rockets - Customise your bottle rocket and watch it fly!7.Cupcake Decoration (8ys+) - Ice and decorate some delicious home baking.8.Archery - Can you hit your target with a Bow and Arrow?9.Bow and Arrow tag (9yrs+) - Shoot sponge-tipped arrows. Paintball style team play. Safety gear provided.10.Go-Karts (10yrs+) - Learn how to drive and then race around the track.11.Woodwork - Construct a wooden masterpiece and take it home.12.Air Dry Clay - Get ready to squish, shape, and sculpt as we turn simple clay into amazing creations!13.Forest Tea Party (6-9yrs)- Join us for a charming forest tea party where little ones will sip, snack, and explore the magic of the outdoors together!14.Bracelets - Design and create your own colourful bracelets to wear or gift to someone special.15.Glass Terrarium - Build your own mini terrarium in a jar by layering soil, plants, and decorative elements to create a tiny living garden.16.Soccer skills - Have fun with soccer and develop your skills.Friday Afternoon ActivitiesFriday afternoon will see us all joined together for a round robin of fun, messages, and activities. You will need shoes for this.End of CampFriday 10th from 2.45pm: All parents, family, and friends are invited to the prizegiving and tent time followed by visiting and admiring the children's amazing bush huts! Join us for a free sausage sizzle at 3:15pm.Don’t forget to check our Lost Property table!Following the sausage sizzle we would love some help cleaning up the camp if you have time to stick around.No Buses Friday Afternoon.TransportBus transport will leave from Matakohe Primary School and Maungaturoto Primary School at 8.45am, and from Paparoa Primary School at 9:00am each morning and returns between 3:15—3:30pm except Friday when there is no returning bus. You will need to pick your children up on this day.Note: Parents are able to drop off or pick up their own children from the site by prior arrangement but please check them in &amp; out at the camp gateway for safety reasons.Payment optionsPayment by Visa or Mastercard is preferred at checkout, but internet banking payments can be made to Maungaturoto Congregational Church 02 0484 0105879 025. Please include for Particulars: Day Camp. Code: Order number. Reference: Your last name.Single Ticket: $30Adults and Teens are FreeIndemnity and Parent Responsibility InformationI give my consent for my child/ren to take part in any camp activities and I undertake to indemnify the Organising Committee/Churches against any claim arising out of any accident involving my child/ren or any occurrences which but for this indemnity may give rise to a claim for damages during the camp, including travelling to and from the campsite.I understand I will be contacted to collect my child/ren from camp if they display any inappropriate behaviour. Personal items of value including cell phones will be taken off child and returned at close of camp.
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, parties, workshops, art, theatre, entertainment, camping
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Paparoa
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 496 Paparoa Station Road
- **lat**: -36.0915486
- **long**: 174.2821875
- **full address**: 496 Paparoa Station Road, 496 Paparoa Station Road, Paparoa, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 496 Paparoa Station Road, 496 Paparoa Station Road, Paparoa, New Zealand
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 30 NZD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Day Camp Committee
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, sports, parties, workshops, art, theatre, entertainment, camping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Otamatea Day Camp 2026 "Outdoors with Jesus" ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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