Holiday Camps at Camp Adair

Looking for an unforgettable adventure for your kids these school holidays?

Look no further than The Y Camp Adair in the stunning Hunua Ranges

We've got a week packed with epic adventures like orienteering, archery, kayaking, swimming and so much more. Your kids will have the time of their lives making new friends, exploring wide open spaces and discovering a whole new level of independence for 6-14 year olds.

Sign them up for a week of fun, laughter and memories they'll have forever.


Safe & fun Holiday Camps

At The Y, we ensure your child's safety and fun go hand-in-hand.

  • Top-notch safety: We're OutdoorsMark Audited and Certified - for Climbing, Abseiling, and High Ropes. Rest easy knowing all our staff are police-checked and fully trained.
  • Child-Safe Leaders: YMCA North is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). We're leading the way in child safety. Find out more
  • Financial Support: WINZ Subsidies are available for eligible families - making it easier for everyone to join the fun.
  • Trusted and Accredited. We're Ministry of Social Development Audited & Accredited, ensuring the highest standards in everything we do.

Key Info

Location

2487 Hunua Rd, RD 3, Papakura, 2583, Auckland


Contact Details

Phone: 09 292 4886


Holiday Camps

Jump Outdoors (6 to 8-year-olds)

Discover Outdoors (9 to 11-year-olds)

Explore Outdoors (12 to 14-year-olds)


Dates & Pricing

  • Sunday 15th - Thursday 19th December 2024
  • Monday 6th - Friday 10th January 2025

The Y has a voluntary tiered pricing system helping families to choose what suits the best for them.

Tier A (Full cost): $590; 4-night camp

Tier B (Partially subsidised): $540; 4-night camp

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Jump Outdoors (6-8 year olds)

Offering our youngest campers a change to experience the exciting outdoors in a safe and caring environment. Activities could include some Kiwi classics like climbing, high ropes, bush skills, confidence or team building activities, or archery!

Group games and hanging out with children of a similar age makes this camp the perfect way to start your outdoors journey, making new friends and being active along the way

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Discover Outdoors (9-11 year olds)

Offering kids a chance to meet and hang out with campers of a similar age. The focus of this week is on outdoor activities - ranging from climbing, kayaking, orienteering, raft building and archery. Gaining skills and confidence in these is a fantastic way to prepare kids for New Zealand's great outdoors.

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Explore Outdoors (12 - 14 years)

A great way to make and hang out with friends of a similar age who enjoy the same things, while getting stuck into cool outdoor activities. Campers get to help design their own programme with activities early in the week providing the skills for an outdoor mission later in the week. From going bush to a water-based mission, who knows where the Explorers will end up.

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Our holiday camps include

Accommodation

Cabin-style accommodation in bunks. Campers can request to be in the same cabin as friends. Cabins are separated by gender. The Y staff are present in cabins next to the campers - and on duty overnight, if needed.

Meals

Nutritious meals included during the stay and dietary requirements catered for.

Activities

A wide range of 'Challenge by Choice' activities with any specialty equipment included.

Transport

Transport to and from camp from two Auckland locations. You can also organise your own to and from camp.

Start of Camp - Drop Off Times

Drop off at Camp – arriving between 9:30 am, and 10 am. Bus from The Y Mt Albert departs at 8 am. Bus from Vector Wero, Manukau departs at 9 am


​End of Camp - Pick Up Times

Pick up from Camp – by 1 pm. Bus back to Vector Wero, Manukau – arriving at 2 pm; Bus back to The Y Mt Albert– arriving at 3 pm.

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Paying for Camps


How do I select my price?

Our tiered pricing allows you to choose what is right for your family. It requires no paperwork and in no way influences the experience children receive.

Is there financial assistance available?

The Y is a Ministry of Social Development approved provider and eligible families can apply for WINZ support. Please contact WINZ directly to see what you are eligible for.

Can I use Ministry of Health Support Days to help with the fees?

Yes. You will need five full days to cover the whole programme or we can use a combination of funded support days and financial payment to cover the costs.

Are you supported by Oranga Tamariki or Barnardos?

Yes. The Y works with these agencies and others to assist children to attend our camps. Please contact your caseworker to discuss how they can support you to come to camp.

Booking Information for first-time bookers

Secure online booking

Our online booking system makes registering for camp a simple process. Once registered on AimyPlus - follow the booking instructions to select your programme, your price, and the transport options available.

Remember your login details so you can book for future programmes and make changes to current bookings.


For family bookings

Set up an account for your family and register. If you already have an AimyPlus account you can use those login details - ensure to check and update your details.


For funded bookings

If you're supporting a family, set up an account for them - so each family has its own account. If they already have an AimyPlus account, they can use those login details. You can include your contact details on their booking, and we will be in touch with you to arrange payment.

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