Summer Camps

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Summer 2024

Woo hoo! Applications for Summer 2024 camp programs are now open - Apply Now.

Here's the information you need to know about this summer.

Dates

Camp One: Friday 29 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024

Camp Two: Wednesday 10 January to Wednesday 17 January 2024 - CAMPER APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED DUE TO DEMAND

Who can participate?

Campers who will be between 12 and 18 years old on 29 December 2023 can apply for camp.

Cost

$545 per camper, plus $75 bus travel from Melbourne to Banksia Peninsula and back.

A concession price of $400 (+$75 for the bus) is available for those who meet the concession criteria described on the application form. 

We also have some subsidised places for families who are doing it tough. You can request one of these in the application process - please do so as soon as possible so we can make sure we know who requires this additional support early.

More information

If you have previously registered with us, look for your email to arrive in October 2023 and get those applications in quickly as we expect the spots to fill quickly. 

We are all looking forward to another awesome year of summer programs on the Banksia Peninsula and surrounds, and we hope to see you there!

Camp Cooinda continues to take the health, safety and wellbeing of our community seriously. We have a long history of providing outdoor experiences for young people.

To learn more about camp, download the summer brochure and read a more detailed description of Risks and Safety at Camp Cooinda (PDF) so that you can make an informed decision about applying for enrolment. The document Is Cooinda right for you? will also help you decide whether the Cooinda program is right for you or someone you know.

Frequently Asked Questions

For general questions, please visit the FAQs page.