Camp 2011 is done!!!
...The workshops!
...The film projects!
...The beach trip and the bonfires!
...The Iron Chef cake-off/food fight!
...Lady GayGay and That closing night party!
...Just, wow! What an amazing week.
This year we had almost double the number of campers as our first year, and they truly went all-out in an unforgettable week of fun, new friendships, and total pride!! We were really pleased to see so many returning campers from 2010 as well (must be doing something right!).
Here's a few of the camper testimonials from Camp Out 2011:
"Camp is like home. A place you can feel safe, respected and cared for."
"Camp Out is one of the best experiences I've ever had. There's so many fabulous people I would never have met without camp."
"Camp is a place where you can figure out your headspace. And then decorate it with glitter and feather boas."
"CAMP OUT changed my life... it made me feel I can be who I am."
"Words Can Not Describe how amazing it is"
"Camp Out is lifechanging! I had second thoughts in going but I'm glad I went"
A big thank you to every person and organisation that contributed in any way to an incredible week, we had so many generous folks donating their time, energy and money, and it truly would not have been possible without such overwhelming community support.
We are currently in the process of finalising all the rewards from our indiegogo campaign, such as certificates, tshirts, etc and they should be arriving to our fund-raisers shortly.
The Camp Out crew would especially like to give all of our campers (as well as their families, guardians, teachers and support workers, all of whom who made it possible for campers to attend), a massive hi five!!!! See you all next year!
Love,
Camp Out
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Details for our fundraising dinner!
We are holding a very special event at bloodwood Newtown to raise money for this year's camp - check out the flyer below and head to Daisy Tickets to book your seats. Places are filling up fast so book in now!
We are holding a very special event at bloodwood Newtown to raise money for this year's camp - check out the flyer below and head to Daisy Tickets to book your seats. Places are filling up fast so book in now!
Thinking of coming to Camp this year?
Come meet the crew and fellow campers past and future, and get your questions about Camp answered at our guardian day meetup. All young people, their families, carers, guardians and friends are welcome!
Sunday 28th August, 2:30pm
Marrickville Youth Resource Centre
(cnr Yabsley Ave & Northcote St, Marrickille)
Light refreshments will be served. We can't wait to meet you!
love,
Camp Out crew
Come meet the crew and fellow campers past and future, and get your questions about Camp answered at our guardian day meetup. All young people, their families, carers, guardians and friends are welcome!
Sunday 28th August, 2:30pm
Marrickville Youth Resource Centre
(cnr Yabsley Ave & Northcote St, Marrickille)
Light refreshments will be served. We can't wait to meet you!
love,
Camp Out crew
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
We just launched our 2011 fundraising campaign on indiegogo!
Indiegogo is a crowdfunding website where people can donate to help us reach a specific goal in a set amount of time - we're aiming for $3,500 in 46 days. Can you help us? Check it out!
If you're not up for it or can't donate right now, there are other important ways you can help us reach our funding goal: share this link with friends/family/coworkers/the world! or if you have facebook you can click on the campaign and "like" it, or tweet it, blog it or however else you want to spread the word - everything helps!
We are also super excited to be planning a special fundraising dinner at the incredible and lovely bloodwood in Newtown on September 20th - Bloodwood have been super generous and supportive of Camp Out (not to mention they make AMAZING DELICIOUS FOOD) and we are totally thrilled to be organising this with them. More details here soon!
Indiegogo is a crowdfunding website where people can donate to help us reach a specific goal in a set amount of time - we're aiming for $3,500 in 46 days. Can you help us? Check it out!
If you're not up for it or can't donate right now, there are other important ways you can help us reach our funding goal: share this link with friends/family/coworkers/the world! or if you have facebook you can click on the campaign and "like" it, or tweet it, blog it or however else you want to spread the word - everything helps!
We are also super excited to be planning a special fundraising dinner at the incredible and lovely bloodwood in Newtown on September 20th - Bloodwood have been super generous and supportive of Camp Out (not to mention they make AMAZING DELICIOUS FOOD) and we are totally thrilled to be organising this with them. More details here soon!
Monday, August 8, 2011
What we mean when we say.....
Autonomy:
That people should have the freedom to make their own decisions on issues or actions that directly affect their lives, without others exercising power or control over them and vice versa. For example, that everyone should have the ability to express their sexuality and sex and/or gender identity in whatever way they choose.
Consensus decision making:
A process of decision making that involves complete agreement by all those involved, with any objections or differences being absorbed into the final decision. Hence, all decisions made within Camp Out are agreed upon by all Camp Out Crew, involving discussion of differences of opinion and the resolution of objections.
Not-for-profit:
Camp Out aims to be a sustainable organisation, with any money that is received by Camp Out being used to facilitate the running of Camp Out. All of the Camp Out Crew are volunteers.
Non-hierarchical:
The organisational structure of Camp Out is such that every Crew member has the same decision making power as the next.
Social justice:
We recognise that marginalisation and oppression - for example in regards to gender, sexuality, race, ability and class - exist in our society. With this recognition we aim to work towards changing this and creating a world in which no one person is valued over another. This process is present throughout all of Camp Out's core values.
Autonomy:
That people should have the freedom to make their own decisions on issues or actions that directly affect their lives, without others exercising power or control over them and vice versa. For example, that everyone should have the ability to express their sexuality and sex and/or gender identity in whatever way they choose.
Consensus decision making:
A process of decision making that involves complete agreement by all those involved, with any objections or differences being absorbed into the final decision. Hence, all decisions made within Camp Out are agreed upon by all Camp Out Crew, involving discussion of differences of opinion and the resolution of objections.
Not-for-profit:
Camp Out aims to be a sustainable organisation, with any money that is received by Camp Out being used to facilitate the running of Camp Out. All of the Camp Out Crew are volunteers.
Non-hierarchical:
The organisational structure of Camp Out is such that every Crew member has the same decision making power as the next.
Social justice:
We recognise that marginalisation and oppression - for example in regards to gender, sexuality, race, ability and class - exist in our society. With this recognition we aim to work towards changing this and creating a world in which no one person is valued over another. This process is present throughout all of Camp Out's core values.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Update on our phone.
The problem with our phone has been fixed - apologies to anyone who has been trying to get through to us recently.
You can call us on 0459 439 437, or as always, email info@campout.org.au
love,
The Camp Out Crew
The problem with our phone has been fixed - apologies to anyone who has been trying to get through to us recently.
You can call us on 0459 439 437, or as always, email info@campout.org.au
love,
The Camp Out Crew
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
CAMP 2010
PHEW - WHAT A WEEK!
A massive THANKS and WELL DONE to all our 2010 campers!!!
A massive THANKS and WELL DONE to all our 2010 campers!!!
It was such an honour to meet you all, share a small part of your lives, and get to know you over those five days. See you all next year!!!!
Keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming Camp Out events - drop us a line at info@campout.org.au if you'd like to be added to our mailing list.
Keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming Camp Out events - drop us a line at info@campout.org.au if you'd like to be added to our mailing list.
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