Leadership Conference – Tamworth

Dave Tankard | 0401 571 978

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Yes! Springwood – 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. Tamworth – Venue staff will have a comprehensive list of your needs via a Sport & Rec online form you will fill out. We will email you a link to complete that form following your registration to attend Conference.

All SU NSW 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. The Director will contact the parent or guardian as soon as possible if outside medical attention is required for your child and if there are any major incidents that occur involving your child.

In the final week’s you will receive an email which will have start and end times if you wish to drive to the event. However, if not; Springwood – If you are coming from the city, there will be a mountains train you can get onto (8:45 or 9:15am leaves Central) and a particular carriage, that way you can meet the other students attending. This will be the same for anyone getting the train from the West. You will have the directors number to call if you’re unsure about the train situation. There will be some leaders who will meet you at the station (9:59 or 10:36am at Springwood) and together walk to the campsite (15min walk). The same will apply at the end of conference on Friday (3:00 or 3:30om train to Central) Tamworth – Monday-A bus will move students from Tamworth Train Stn to Conference. Let the Director know you need a seat and be there ready at 10:15am. Bus will leave as soon as students arrive by train from Armidale (due in at 10:27am). Or drive directly to the venue - Lake Keepit Sport & Recreation Centre, Fitness Camp Rd, Lake Keepit. Aim to arrive around 11am. Getting home on Friday- A bus will depart Conference at 2:15pm, arriving at Tamworth Train Stn in plenty of time to connect with the 3:37pm train to Armidale. Students driving can leave or be picked up from Conference at 2:15pm. If above options don’t work for you, get in contact with your conference director.

Most students who attend start off like this. But with all the programmed activities or workshops and discussion groups alike you will feel connected in no time, making like- minded friends!

Full-funding is available for anyone from drought-affected areas – see: https://edis.dpi.nsw.gov.au. Other discounts also available. To apply, just fill in a registration form for Leadership Conference. On the second page, under 'Have you made, or do you wish to make, an application for financial support?,' select 'Yes' from the dropdown menu, fill in the 'Kids to Camp' application form and finish completing your registration form, and someone will be in touch with you shortly!

YES! We would love to have you. We will give you tools which will be helpful not only in your school but church and community.

"Leadership Conference gave me the chance to DEEPEN my faith, CONNECT with brothers and sisters from different areas and CONFIDENCE to make God known in my school!" – Greta Pigott, 2018 Leadership Conference delegate.

Prior to camp, you will receive a ‘camp information pack’ by email with all the details of what you will need to bring to camp. Drop off and pick up times and location of the camp will also be included.

Most days look the same starting with solo time with God, then onto the main session which includes singing, book reviews and the bible talk; followed with discussion groups. After lunch its workshop time to add more practical and godly skills to your leadership tool box and free time to hang with your new friends!! The evenings are school prayer and mystery fun events.

Not all leaders are preachers. Comforting someone can be leadership of equal value. Leadership Conference will teach you about many different ways you can lead.

Still not sure if you want to commit to the whole week of conference? Why not come for a day? Get a glimpse of conference in a fun and jam packed day! You will participate in anything from bible talks to discussion groups, to preparing a mini bible study at school! Thursday 9 July Springwood – 8:45am- 5:30pm Tamworth – 8:30am- 5:30pm

Springwood – You will be staying at Youthworks Blue Gum Lodge, Springwood. Tamworth – You will be staying at Lake Keepit Sport & Recreation Centre Fitness Camp Road, Gunnedah.

Leadership Conference is available to any NSW school student who is in grade 9-12 who is keen to not only grow in their leadership ability but relationship with God. The adult team leaders who are attending conference have had experience in either participating in a lunchtime group or currently leading a group.