Southern Cross Kids'
Camps are designed to create happy memories for children
who have been victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment.
Children between the ages of 7 to 11 years are referred by
psychologists and other welfare agencies. The five-day
program of each camp is filled with activities designed to
build trust, self-esteem and confidence within each child.
All camp personnel are fully committed, experienced,
trained and most importantly screened.
The camp offers these
children an environment that is safe and non- threatening.
The child to adult ratio will not be more than two children
to one adult. These adults (or Buddies) provide positive
adult role models and are responsible for the care and
safety of the children throughout the week.
The children do many
activities including arts and crafts, flying fox, ropes
course, giant swing, dress-ups, music, swimming, woodwork,
face painting, taking part in a concert and having special
guest presenters. In the middle of the week every child's
birthday is celebrated with a group birthday party and a
'Birthday Box' given to each child.
