Resources for Groups Planning a Camp

Questions to ask when choosing a camp
A list of questions to consider when choosing a camp facility - think about accommodation, catering, activities and more.

Planning checklist
A host of things to think about at the planning stage - site requirements, budgetting, transport, bookings and a whole lot more.

ACA Campsite Accreditation Program
What does it mean if a camp is accredited?

Finding the right venue
How to use the ACA Free Booking Service and get a 'Guide to Camps and Outdoor Activity Providers'

Personal Equipment Checklist
A list of items you should take on camp

Making ends meet: Budgeting for your camp
A list of things to think about when building a budget and working out a fee.

Medical information
A sample form for collecting medical information prior to camp.

Planning a successful program
Being clear about what you can achieve on camp - who might come? what will they expect? how will we make it successful?

Catering options
Food is an important element of camp so you need to get it right.

Transport options
Organising transport can be frustrating because the most efficient may be too expensive while the least expensive may be too time consuming.

Safety matters
What do we need to do to stay safe? Can we prepare for this?

Useful links for the safe conduct of activities

Outdoors WA

WA Department of Education and Training

Tasmanian Department of Education

QORF Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation

Victorian Department of Education and Training

Victorian Outdoor Recreation Centre

Victorian Outdoor Education Association

Looking for ideas on activities, ice-breakers or games to run at camp? Check out

www.ultimatecampresource.com