Christian Life Week Camps - Coolum A
DATE
30 June – 4 July
TIME
10:30am Monday- 12:00pm Friday
AGE
Grades 7-12 in 2025
LOCATION
Luther Heights Youth Camp Coolum
Sorry, bookings are closed.
Registrations 7 April – 9 June 2025
Check out our Winter Kids Camp for Year 3-6 which will run alongside Coolum A CLW. Bring your siblings, and you will also qualify for the ‘Family Discount’ of $60 per camper for siblings living in the same household (see the ‘Financial Support’ section at the bottom of the page for more information)!
Family discount: $60 discount per camper for two or more camper siblings living at the same address and booked in the same cart for the same season made possible by the very generous bequest from the late and legendary Mark Grieshaber.
“I love these camps because they help me understand and be a better version of myself. We need more camps like these because it really helps people understand more and grow into better people.”
CLW Coolum A Camper 2024.
Experience Faith, Fun, and Friendship on an LYQ Camp!
This winter, join us for an unforgettable experience at our Christian Life Week Camps, where faith meets adventure! Whether you’re looking to deepen your relationship with God or simply enjoy an exciting getaway with quality people, our camp offers a perfect blend of spiritual growth and outdoor fun. With Bible studies, uplifting worship, and games designed to foster teamwork, personal growth and friendship, you’ll leave with a renewed spirit and cherished memories. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with others and grow in your faith—register today and be part of something truly special!
Book your children in for an incredible week away and get them to start inviting friends to join in the fun with them! We’d love them to come and hang out with amazing Christian leaders, bring old friends and make new friends, all while discovering God together!
Safety & Care
Safety and care are key focuses for our camps. On our LYQ Camps, we’ll be caring for campers by ensuring that;
- Campers enjoy professionally catered meals so that food is yummy and meets any dietary needs.
- Every leader has completed a stringent application and training process and has an active Blue Card (working with children check).
Every camp activity is risk assessed and managed.
Meet our Camp Directors!
Nadine Funke
G’day, my name’s Nadine!
I’ve been involved with CLW camps for 10 years and have enjoyed being a camper, leader and now director! My hope for camp this year is that everyone who comes will have a strong sense of belonging, will be challenged for personal and spiritual growth, maybe try some new things, and have stacks of fun (of course).
I’ve lived in the Darling Downs for 7 years, and attend St Mark’s Lutheran Church in Dalby. My favourite thing about my church is the amazing intergenerational relationships that exist. There’s always an older person to listen as you share about your day, who’ll invite you to their place for a delicious feed, and walk beside you on your faith and life journey.
When not on camp, I work as a remote area nurse- and I love it! My job’s taken me to some really cool spots, most recently Uluru and the ‘Red Centre’. During my free time, I enjoy all things outdoors (camping, hiking, mountain biking, swimming), getting my hands dirty with papier mache, and board games with friends. I’m also a big fan of the Bee Gees and black licorice; controversial, I know!
I look forward to meeting you all soon, learning more about each other, and exploring faith together.
Blessings, Nadine
Matt Rentz
My name is Matt and as one of your Coolum A directors for 2025 I’m so glad to be back in this role to serve, lead and guide a team of leaders on a week-long camp for young people. I have lived in Brisbane my whole life and have been involved with LYQ camps in some capacity almost every year since 2010. Since January 2025 I’ve been attending Living Church in Carina. I am directing camp this year because I love creating a space for young people to experience genuine, hope-filled community that is shaped by Christ’s love.
I am a creative person by nature. I love problem solving, trying new recipes, navigating a new cycling route, setting personal objectives and recognising that healthy growth comes via taking a risk every now and then. Word play, puns, lame dad jokes, wit and sarcasm – you’ll find all these sprinkled throughout my conversations. The joy of reading allows my brain to frequently adopt new words into the available vocabulary. In my day job I work as a Platform Engineer for Suncorp. What does self-care look like? Bike riding 🚴 / cricket watching 🏏 / sci-fi shows ⭐️ / board games with friends 🎲 / taming the jungle (garden) 🌿 / reading 📖 / eating ice cream 🍧 / slowing down and prioritising genuine rest 🚶.
I can’t wait to spend a week at Coolum, growing in faith and curating shared experiences that prioritise relational wholeness.
Regards, Matt
Overview
Want to know what to expect on an amazing week at CLW?
Each of our six popular CLW camps have their own flavour and activities that are run throughout the week. Our amazing team of CLW leaders each year create an exciting program full of fun activities and spend time as a group talking about life and the study topic. The below timeline is a basic structure of what to expect during the week.
Monday
- Arrival
- Get to know you games / welcome to camp
- Lunch
- Get to know you games
- Small groups/ warm fuzzy games
- Dinner
- Large group game
Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday
- Worship/ small groups/ quiet time
- Lunch
- Large group activity/ challenge afternoon/ solitude / servant activities
- Small groups/ warm fuzzy games
- Dinner
- Large group activity/ Challenge Night/ Theme Night
Friday
- Breakfast
- Worship/ small groups/ quiet time
- Lunch
We are also happy to answer any question you may have, so give us a call today on 3511 4080, email us at office@lyq.org.au or jump on our Facebook page
Contact us:
If you have any further questions about camp, please give our friendly team in the office a call on (07)3511 4080.
LYQ Leaders – 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.
Are you interested in being a leader for this or another LYQ Camp? Put in your expression of interest here: my.lyq.org.au
or contact us at office@lyq.org.au to find out more.
“At times it’s easy to feel downcast, and no longer relevant to the modern age, but going on this camp, and realising the impact I still have on the youth of today’s life is exceptionally uplifting. LYQ Camps helped me remember that I have a purpose in helping young people know Jesus.”
CLW Coolum A Leader 2024.
Other Details
Bus Transport
$60 (incl. GST)
Price is the same for one or both ways. Designation of “to camp”, “from camp” and “both ways” is made during the booking process. For bus bookings for travelling “both ways”, only one stop can be selected i.e. a camper can’t get on the bus at Middle Park on the way to camp and get off the bus at Rochedale on the way home from camp. No refunds will be provided if a bus booking is cancelled after registration close date. Stop changes and late bus bookings will incur a $44 administration fee.
Pick up/Drop-off Locations:
• Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale (745 Rochedale Rd Rochedale)
• Living Faith Lutheran School Murrumba Downs (Brays Rd Murrumba Downs)
Subsidies
Church 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 work for a church 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).
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.
Scholarships, Grants and Discounts
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.
Mark Grieshaber Legacy Fund
Available to siblings living in the same household for events in the same Holiday Season (Winter, Spring, or Summer Seasons)| $60 per camper | If your family qualifies, the discount will automatically apply at checkout.
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.
Commitment to Child Safety
Lutheran Youth of Queensland is committed to child safety and our practices are guided by the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and Queensland’s Eight Mandatory Requirements. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns are taken seriously and responded to according to our policies and procedures. This includes a child centered approach to responding to incidents and allegations, and the reporting of concerns, not matter how small, to the relevant authorities. We ask that you support us in this by highlighting ways that we can improve our practice and by reporting any concerns you might have to the relevant authorities.
LYQ Shop
Looking for camp merch? You’ll find vibrant t-shirts, cozy hoodies, stylish tote bags, and more at the LYQ Shop Grab some memorabilia from your favourite camp or explore our range of fun and faith-filled merchandise and wear your heart on your sleeve. Every purchase supports LYQ’s ministry to young people, helping us make a positive impact in their lives. Shop now and be a part of our mission to uplift and inspire!