summer blast Camps - Senior
DATE
TIME
AGE
LOCATION
15 – 19 December 2025
10:30am Monday- 12:30pm Friday
Grades 7 – 11 in 2025
Luther Heights, Coolum
Celebrate the end of the year!
Hey there, thrill-seekers! Get ready for a wild ride this December at the most epic school holiday camps ever.
Dive into days jam-packed with memories to last a lifetime – from bonding with buddies and heart-to-heart chats to challenge activities, epic wide games and beach activities.
Join us for a place to connect, belong, and embark on an incredible adventure of life and faith! 🌟
This year, Senior campers have the choice of heading to Aussie World or Aqua Blast Water Park on the Thursday of camp
Make new mates
Connect with other teens your age, share epic experiences, and build friendships that last beyond camp.
Unplug and recharge
Step away from screens and dive into fun games, outdoor adventures, and late-night laughs.
Grow
Explore deep questions in connect groups.
Have a blast!
Summer Blast is packed with high-energy activities, challenges, and surprises to kickstart the holidays.
What to expect...
Blast camps are packed full of adventure activities, beach, and games. Campers are invited to join us on the ultimate adventure, challenging themselves through high adventure activities and problem-solving games in teams. Whether it’s stepping outside your comfort zone, trying something new, making new friends, or spending time in the great outdoors, Blast is the place where campers can learn something new about themselves and about God.
Strap in for some wild fun on Blast camps!
Thursday electives:
This year, Senior campers have the choice of heading to Aussie World or Aqua Blast Water Park on the Thursday of camp.
Entry fees and bus transfers are included in your registration.
Camp Tuckshop:
Every day we hold camp tuckshop where campers can purchase yummy snacks and drinks, clearance merch, hacky sacks, wristbands and water bottles. Prices range from 50c to $5.00
Each camper receives a $5 tuckshop credit included in their registration to everyone can join in the fun. Additional funds of $5, $10, or $15 can be added to their tuckshop credit when registering.
Tuckshop credit is non-refundable, so if there is any credit left at the end of the week your child can either purchase additional items, or donate it towards the LYQ Camp Fund.
Safety & Care
Safety and care are central to LYQ Camps.
What to bring
Camp essentials include
Additional Needs
We want every camper to have a great time
Dietary Requirements
Professionally Catered
Medication
Bringing Medication?
Phone + Electronics
No using electronic devices on camp
Invite your friends
Registration + Pricing:
Registrations open 20 September - 30 November 2025
Spaces fill very quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Register now to secure your spot and get ready for a week that could change your life!
Did you know that camper places are limited by how many leaders we have? So, if you think you or someone you know would be a great leader, please get in touch, or check our the ‘Volunteer with Us’ section below.
We don’t want money to be the reason why your kids can’t come, so if you’re family could do with a little help, we’ve got you covered.
Family Discounts
Family Discount: Mark Grieshaber Legacy Fund
$60 per camper | If your family qualifies, the discount will automatically apply at checkout.
Available to siblings living in the same household for events in the same Holiday Season (Winter, Spring, or Summer Seasons)|
In 2018 we were blessed to receive a generous bequest from Mark Grieshaber. Mark (Greezy) Grieshaber was an active part of the Lutheran Youth of Queensland community for over three decades until his death in late 2017. Mark involvement started as a participant at our events but mostly he was involved as a volunteer leader for our holiday camps, particularly serving as our camp bus driver. Mark’s passion to support young people meant he often attended multiple events every year and although Mark’s involvement goes beyond our archived records we know he attended more than 130 different events! Those of us who were blessed to serve alongside Mark will remember his selfless leadership and care for others, and his passionate worship singing!
In consultation with Mark’s family we’re thrilled to be able to use Mark’s generous legacy to offer a $60 sibling discount for our holiday camps. Mark had a deep passion for youth ministry and dedicated many voluntary hours to leading on camp and transporting campers to, from and during camp. It is therefore fitting that we use his generous gift to offer a sibling discount that effectively gives families with multiple campers free bus transport to and from camp.
Subsidies
Church / Organisational Subsidy
Some churches have registered with LYQ to obtain a code to provide subsidy to their young people. Please chat to your pastor/youth leader about a subsidy code and amount. If you are a church or organisation and would like to create a subsidy to help young people attend camp, contact us on 3511 4080 or office@lyq.org.au. If you have a code from your church or youth group, please enter this into your booking when prompted.
IMPORTANT: Codes cannot be applied after registration process is complete (retrospectively).
Scholarships + Grants
Lutheran Women of Queensland (LWQ) Scholarship Funding
Available for Primary school students (years 3 – 6) | Funding amount by application and approval process | Apply during booking.
Thanks to the generous grant from the Lutheran Women of Queensland (LWQ) to support our camping ministry, LYQ can provide financial assistance to eligible individuals to attend a Lutheran Youth of Queensland camp.
People will be eligible for assistance if they:
- are unable to pay full camp registration fees and
- are in grades 3-6 and therefore eligible to attend a LYQ ‘camp’
To apply for a LWQ funding, please click the registration button above, and when booking your child in, tick the ‘Apply for external funding’ option and select ‘LWQ Scholarship Funding’ from the drop down menu. You can then access the form link from the ‘Bookings’ section in your profile.
LCAQD Buchholz Estate Scholarship Fund
Available for secondary school students (years 7 – 12) | Funding amount by application and approval process | Apply during booking.
The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District (LCAQD) can provide financial assistance to eligible individuals to attend a Lutheran Youth of Queensland camp. To be eligible to apply, applicants must live within the boundaries of the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District, be unable to pay camp registration fees and be of secondary school age.
To apply for a Buchholz funding, please click the registration button above, and when booking your child in, tick the ‘Apply for external funding’ option and select ‘Buchholz Scholarship Funding’ from the drop down menu. You can then access the form link from the ‘Bookings’ section in your profile.
Payment Plan
We are more than happy to help make coming to camp a reality. Please contact us to talk about your personal situation and organise a payment plan. To secure your booking, we do ask that an initial 10 percent deposit is made at the time of booking.
To apply for a Payment Plan, please click the registration button above, and when booking your child in, tick the ‘Apply for external funding’ option and select ‘Payment Plan Application’ from the drop down menu. You can then access the form link from the ‘Bookings’ section in your profile.
Terms + Conditions
Please click the link below to view our Terms and Conditions
“This camp has left me coming home feeling spiritually refreshed. Being able to pour out into the next generation and seeing them engage in learning more about God is so encouraging. It was an honour to be apart of” CLW Coolum B Leader 2024
Volunteer with us...
We have an amazing bunch of leaders who volunteer their time to make sure that every camp is a bundle of fun and a great experience. All of our leaders complete an extensive application and training process prior to being selected.
To all of the amazing, kind, funny, and super talented leaders THANK YOU! Camp would not be what it is without you. The level of enthusiasm and care you all bring to camp, and the impact you have on the campers, cannot be under stated.
Contact us
If you have any further questions about camp or volunteering, please email us at office@lyq.org.au or give our friendly team a call on (07)3511 4080.
