YMCA Camps

Camps Raukawa and Camp Kaitoke

More than just an adventure, but life-changing experiences.

Our staff know how to organise camps.  This is your stress-free one-stop-shop for your school camp, church camp, community group retreat or training session.


Both centres have a range of accommodation options, catering or self-catering options, and endless programme activities, tailored to your age range and goals, with professional equipment and instructors.


YMCA camps for schools are designed to meet the needs of your group, and we can accommodate all levels of fitness and physical ability. You’ll have a dedicated host for the length of your stay and we can also offer catering, as we believe healthy, wholesome meals are a key part of successful camps for schools.


Some groups require programmes that extend and challenge people more than our regular introductory outdoor education, which is why we’ve introduced a range of programmes, let us know what you need, and we can make it happen.

There's no parallel to the challenge of preparing spaghetti bolognese on a gas cooker with just one pot or the sense of wonder during an early morning bushwalk, where you listen to the dawn chorus while witnessing the sunrise.

Meet the Team

Hannah MacKay

Hannah MacKay

Kaitoke Programmes and Safety Manager

Helene

Helene

Y-Camp Leader

Anouk

Anouk

Y-Camp Leader

Rachael

Rachael

Y-Camp Senior Leader

Kirstie

Kirstie

Y-Camp Senior Leader

Hazel

Hazel

Y-Camp Leader

Max

Max

Y-Camp Leader

Caleb

Caleb

Y-Camp Chef

Yasin

Yasin

Y-Camp Leader

Rob

Rob

Y-Camp Leader

Maddie

Maddie

Y-Camp Leader

Emil

Emil

Y-Camp Leader

Leon

Leon

Y-Camp Leader

Elena

Elena

Y-Camp Leader

Mila

Mila

Y-Camp Leader

Anthony

Anthony

Y-CEO

Stace

Stace

Y-Hutt Valley Area Manager

Kelly

Kelly

Y-Programme Delivery Coordinator

Helen

Helen

Y-Customer Care Coordinator

Robyn Mann

Robyn Mann

Y-Camps Raukawa

3,500

young people who attended Y camps and built confidence and resilience through positive challenge.

61

schools attended Y Camps last year

Camp Kaitoke

Kaitoke Outdoor Education Centre (KOEC) has been successfully developing people from all walks of life within its camp programmes since 2006. Situated at the foothills of the Rimutaka Ranges, YMCA Kaitoke is just 45 minutes from Wellington CBD or 55 minutes from Masterton.


It is set in 38 acres of natural and regenerating bush and accommodates 200 people in cabins with options to accommodate more in tent villages. Guests of YMCA Kaitoke will have the opportunity to use our unique outdoor recreation facilities, farmland, native bush and open fields – ideal for building mind, body and spirit.

Camp Raukawa

YMCA Raukawa Outdoor Education Centre (ROLC) was established in 1956 and has provided services to schools, youth groups, churches, corporates and surrounding community for over 60 years.


Sitting on 17- acres of rural landscape in the Parapara Hills Country on State Highway 4, Camp Raukawa is just 50 minutes north of Whanganui and 30 minutes south of Raetihi. Our rustic cabins accommodate a total of 95 guests, with space available to pitch tents. Our site features native flora and fauna, the Mangawhero River, open fields and access to Raukawa Falls.

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