Darling Downs Mini Kids Camp
DATE
9 – 11 July
TIME
10:30am Wednesday- 2:00pm Friday
AGE
Grades 3-6 in 2025
LOCATION
Googa Outdoor Education Centre, Googa Creek.
$325 per camper
Registrations are open 7 April – 9 June 2025
Check out our Darling Downs CLW for Grades 7-12 which will run in the week prior to Darling Downs Mini Kids Camp. 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.
Darling Downs “Mini” Kids Camp is a three-day adventure for children in Grades 3-6 (in 2025) at Googa Outdoor Education Centre.
The Kids Camp program is a beautiful mix of learning about God, spending time outdoors and enjoying games with friends… lots of good clean fun and laughter!
Every morning we’ll spend time in worship and learning about God and then in the afternoons we’ll take advantage of the wide-open spaces at camp to play some epic games!
Overview
Want to know what to expect on an amazing week at Kids Camp?
Our three popular Kids Camps each offer a unique set of activities and themes for the entire week. Our dedicated team of Kids Camp leaders’ crafts engaging programs filled with enjoyable activities and group discussions on the study topic. The following timeline outlines a general structure of the week’s activities.
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
- Depart
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
One of the highlights of Kids Camp is the food. Our team put on some spectacular camp food – its healthy, yummy and there is heaps of it! They’re also experts on special diet needs so everyone is looked after.
“I would like to thank the cooks. The food was very good.” Darling Downs “Mini” Kids Camper 2024
Kids Camp has been putting a smile on young faces for two decades! Originally only held at Coolum in January, children loved camp so much we just had to add another Coolum Kids Camp in Winter and one in the Darling Downs.
“I grew in my spirituality, faith and confidence.” – Darling Downs “Mini” Kids Camper 2024
Kids Camp is a great ‘first’ camp for young campers! Our team take special care at the start of camp to help campers make new friends and feel comfortable on camp. We deliberately follow a regular timetable/routine on camp so that campers can feel comfortable in the new environment, and we make sure we’ve got at least 1 leader for every 4 campers so that every camper gets looked after!
“I’ve come out of my shell. People have made me feel very welcome and all the leaders are very incredible.” Darling Downs “Mini” Kids Camper 2024
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. Read more about our supervision and passion for camp to be a safe and enjoyable experience.
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.
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about our holiday camps please check out our frequently asked questions or give our friendly team in the office a call on (07) 3511 4080.
Other Details
There is no bus planned for Darling Downs Camps.
Subsidy
Church subsidy
Available for campers and leaders who have received a four-letter code from their church or youth group | Enter code at during registration
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 at office@lyq.org.au or call (07) 3511 4080. To secure your booking, we do ask that an initial 10 percent deposit is made at the time of booking.
Scholarships, Grants and Discounts
LYQ Scholarship Application
Available for Primary school students (years 3 – 6) | Funding amount by application and approval process
Thanks to the generous grant from the Lutheran Women of Queensland 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’
For more information and to apply, please contact us at office@lyq.org.au or (07) 3511 4080.
Family Discount – 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 | Apply during registration
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 camper’s 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.