‘When I asked what their favourite part of camp was, they said “We love small groups. We love reading the Bible with you and having fun.”’

Children’s Minister Kaitlyn Dixon was surprised to hear this response from her campers after their first experience of Square One Winter camp. These children really valued having dedicated time throughout the weekend with their church leader Kaitlyn, who modelled what it means to have a ‘quiet time with God’ – reading a Bible passage, asking questions about it and then praying in response.

“Attending camp each year really does fuel our kids ministry program.” - Pippie Krebs, Kids & Youth Minister at St Stephen’s Willoughby.

Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. We spoke with two leaders, Robyn and Pippie, about their Square One experience and why they think every church should put the camp in their events calendar.

With your partnership in supporting the work of the gospel, young people are being nurtured in their faith and getting their questions answered, through the fruitful ministry of Christian Outdoor Education.

Do you remember all those friendships and experiences that you took away from school and church camps? The fun and laughter. The faithful leaders who helped you navigate those deep questions about life.

Like you, volunteer Ian ‘Robbo’ Robinson is passionate about leading young people closer to Jesus. That’s why he’s been leading on camps for almost 30 years.

Your support helps transform the young people who attend this annual camp, and the leaders from Year 13 who share love and life with them.