Holiday Camps
Three days at a bush camp in the Yarra Ranges, a week at the beach during school holidays, a long weekend at a lakeside lodge. Structured days, new friends and a proper holiday.
What this looks like
Holiday camps are multi-day experiences with a built-in schedule of activities, shared meals, and time to relax. Think archery in the morning, swimming after lunch, a campfire at night.
Your support worker is there the entire time. They help with the activities, keep your routine going in a new place, and check you're comfortable with the group and the schedule. You choose which activities to join and which ones to sit out. The schedule is a guide you can flex around.
These camps run during school holidays and long weekends. They're built for people who want a longer break from home, new activities to try, and a group to spend the days with.
Experience info
- 3-7 night camp stays
- 3:1 support worker for the full stay
- Camp bag with clothes and personal items
- NDIS Short Term Accommodation funded
What we include
STA funding covers your accommodation and support for the whole camp. You pay for meals and activities.
Structured daily activities
Each day has a schedule of activities to choose from. Outdoor adventures, creative workshops, sports, cooking sessions, and evening entertainment. You pick what you want to join. The morning board says archery at 9, bushwalk at 10:30, and swimming after lunch. You pick archery first. Your support worker helps you draw the bow and you hit the outer ring on your third shot.
Comfortable accommodation
Camp cabins or lodge rooms with proper beds, heating, and accessible facilities. Your support worker checks the room before you arrive and sets up anything you need for a good night's sleep. Your cabin has two single beds, a heater, and a window looking out at the gum trees. Your support worker put your pillow from home on the bed and your phone charger next to the lamp.
Meals planned for you
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are planned around your dietary needs. NDIS funding can't pay for food, so meals are paid for separately. Communal meals are part of the camp experience, but quiet dining options are available too. Dinner is spaghetti bolognese in the main hall. You sit with the group from your afternoon activity. Someone passes the garlic bread and you grab two pieces before it's all gone.
Evening activities
Campfires, movie nights, trivia, stargazing, and group games. Evenings at camp are relaxed and social, with plenty of space to join in or take some quiet time in your cabin. The campfire crackles and someone hands you a stick with a marshmallow on it. You hold it over the flames, watching it turn golden. Your support worker is toasting theirs next to you.
Routine & medication support
Your support worker maintains your routines throughout the camp stay. Morning and evening medication, sleep routines, personal care, and any other daily support you need. It's 7am and your support worker knocks gently. Morning medication is ready, and breakfast starts in thirty minutes. You hear birds outside and the smell of toast coming from the hall.
Packing & travel support
Before camp, your support worker helps you pack everything you need. They drive you there, help you settle in, and bring you home at the end with all your gear. Last morning at camp. Your bag is packed and you're signing a card for the camp leaders. Your support worker loads the car while you say goodbye to the people you met. You're already asking when the next one is.
A camp, start to finish.
The morning board says archery at 9, bushwalk at 10:30, and swimming after lunch. You pick archery first. Your support worker helps you draw the bow and you hit the outer ring on your third shot. Your cabin has two single beds, a heater, and a window looking out at the gum trees. Your support worker put your pillow from home on the bed and your phone charger next to the lamp. Dinner is spaghetti bolognese in the main hall. You sit with the group from your afternoon activity. Someone passes the garlic bread and you grab two pieces before it's all gone. The campfire crackles and someone hands you a stick with a marshmallow on it. You hold it over the flames, watching it turn golden. Your support worker is toasting theirs next to you. It's 7am and your support worker knocks gently. Morning medication is ready, and breakfast starts in thirty minutes. You hear birds outside and the smell of toast coming from the hall. Last morning at camp. Your bag is packed and you're signing a card for the camp leaders. Your support worker loads the car while you say goodbye to the people you met. You're already asking when the next one is.
Who this is for
- People who want a longer holiday experience with structure and activities
- Anyone who enjoys outdoor activities like archery, swimming, and bushwalks
- People who enjoy group settings when support is close by
- Those building independence with multi-night stays away from home
- Families and carers who need extended respite during school holidays
- People who love campfires, nature, and the feeling of being at camp
Ready to experience this?
Tell us which holiday period works best and we'll find the right camp for you.
Get StartedCost, eligibility & getting started
Holiday camps are funded through Short Term Accommodation, with fee-for-service as the alternative.
What it costs
Holiday camps are priced under NDIS Short Term Accommodation, following the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. What you pay depends on the type of support and whether the stay falls on a weekday, evening, weekend or overnight. If you don't have a relevant plan category, fee-for-service is available. Either way, the full cost is confirmed with you in writing before the camp starts.
Am I eligible?
If your NDIS plan includes Short Term Accommodation (STA), commonly used for up to 28 days a year, a holiday camp stay can usually be funded through it. A support coordinator can check whether STA is in your plan, and fee-for-service works if you don't have a current plan.
Where we work
We're based in Thomastown and run holiday camps across Greater Melbourne's northern, western and eastern suburbs, plus regional Victoria destinations like the Yarra Ranges and Gippsland. Because these are multi-day stays, we travel further than a typical day trip to get you to the right camp.
How to start
Tell us what activities you love. We'll find the camp that fits.
Call us to book a spot at the next camp.
Tell us what activities you love. We'll find the camp that fits.
Call (03) 9968 7766