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Dare 2B Different

Dare 2B Different

What is D2BD?

Dare 2b Different is a Christian camp for all high schoolers, those with additional needs and those without. We spend 5 days doing camp activities, swimming, singing, playing games and learning from the

Bible. On D2BD everyone is included. The games, activities and teaching are designed for everyone to be able participate. We have a high ratio of leaders to campers so that everyone can have the help they need. We believe that everyone can learn about how much Jesus loves them because he loves all of us!

 

Who can we cater for?

 

Dare 2b Different seeks to cater for people of all abilities, due to the limitations of our leader's team we do have a limited number of spots for campers with high physical care needs. Please contact us if you would like to talk more with us about the needs of your child and how we might be able to include them.

 

A day at D2BD

 

8am – Breakfast

9am – Morning Session and group time

1030 – Games and morning tea

1230 – Lunch

130 – Campground activity (eg flying fox)

230 – Free time

5pm – Paired and Individual Bible Reading

6pm – Dinner

7pm – Night Games and Activities

9pm – Supper, Songs and Story

930 – Bed Time

10pm – Lights out

Details

Start Date: 28 Dec 2023 10:30 AM

End Date: 01 Jan 2024 2:30 PM

Location: Wedderburn Christian Campsite 208 Minerva Road
WEDDERBURN, NSW 2560

Age Group: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12

Cost: $360

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Best ten days of my year

“Ten days on a Scripture Union Family Mission with my family each summer are the best ten days of my year.”

James Watson | 0412 633 039 | [email protected]


James (Watto) has been on D2BD for the last 3 years and can't wait for camp this year! He loves to run marathons and eat burgers - the former gives a good excuse for the latter. Watto is a member of C3 Church City where he loves to encourage young adults to live out their faith in the workplace.


Jocelyn Bignill | [email protected]



Jocelyn serves as Assistant Minister at All Saints, Petersham. She has been loving and serving Jesus for as long as she can remember. She loves teaching the Bible to people of all ages and spends lots of time talking about Jesus over coffee. She has been serving as a leader on Dare 2B Different since 2016 and they are by far the best New Years Eves parties she’s ever been to.

Yes, just tell them to register online or contact the Camp Director for any further information.
Part of the camper registration process is to inform us of any medical conditions or requirements your child might have that could impact their time at camp. Our First Aid officers are equipped to administer medication as stipulated by you at registration. If the camp has any questions regarding the medical requirements they will contact you prior to the camp beginning.
Register online and complete a medical/authorisation form. If you don’t have access to a credit card then contact D2BS leaders to arrange alternative payment. If you need further information or feel that you are unable to explain all your needs on the form please feel free to contact D2BD leaders to discuss further. You will be notified soon after registration and after your application / medical form is received. You may also be contacted by phone if there are any queries about your application.
Wedderburn Christian Campsite is about 10 km south of Campbelltown. The site is easily accessible from Sydney, the Illawarra and the Southern Highlands. The address is 208 Minerva Road, Wedderburn. The campsite is in extensive bushland with comfortable en suite dorms, fully equipped kitchen, large indoor meeting hall and great facilities. The site is predominantly wheelchair accessible.
Dare 2B Different is open to teenagers both able bodied and with disabilities. There will be qualified therapists and nurses on site to ensure correct OH&S, moving and handling and personal care is carried out. Applications will be accepted on a ‘first come first served’ basis. If you miss out on one of the places, you can join the waiting list, in case of cancellations.
D2BD is for high-school aged teenagers - campers range from the Summer before high school to the Summer after high school. We cater for teenagers with a wide range of additional support needs. If you’re in this age bracket, join us! It will be a full-on holiday, packed with fun. We hope to send you home with memories to keep you going for the year! You will get a chance to meet new people with different life-experiences and be able to learn new things about yourself, God and the world we live in!
Yes, please provide a comprehensive list of dietary requirements when registering your child onto camp. We are able to cater for most children with special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose intolerance. In certain circumstances, parents may be required to provide special food for their child to bring to camp.
All SUNSW Camps have Senior First Aid qualified leaders who will deliver first-response treatment in the event of an injury or illness. A decision is then made about whether further medical attention is needed and if the camper needs to visit a medical centre or hospital. Scripture Union NSW or the Camp Director will contact the emergency contact parent as soon as possible if outside medical attention is required and if there are any major incidents that occur.
SU NSW Camps are committed to caring for your child, with a ratio of 1 leader for every 5 campers and in most camps, this ratio is even lower. Each volunteer has a current Working With Children Check and training in Child Protection.
Financial assistance may be available for those in hardship! To apply, please email [email protected] and someone will be in touch with you shortly! Also, continue to complete the registration form & choose the "Pay Later" option
Prior to camp, you will receive a ‘camp information pack’ by email with all the details of what your child will need to bring to camp. Drop off and pick up times and location of the camp will also be included.
Each day of camp features a short, age-appropriate Bible presentation and small group time for campers to talk about issues in greater depth and ask questions about God, life and everything.
A team of energetic, committed, Christian Leaders look after the campers throughout camp. All leaders are reference-checked, trained in child protection procedures and have completed government child protection requirements. In addition to adult leaders, a number of Camps involve Junior Leaders who will get right alongside your child throughout the week.
SU NSW Camps and their volunteers hold a strong commitment to the well-being of everyone who participates in our camps. We operate under Scripture Union guidelines and strive to stay in line with and even ahead of the standards that are in place for the camping industry.