ABOUT
LOCATION
ACTIVITIES
TEACHING
REGISTER
CONTACT
PAST
CAMPS
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INTRODUCING THE YOUTH CAMPS

These annual Youth Camps are for young people aged 13-18, particularly — though not exclusively — from churches in New Zealand that are Baptistic and Reformed. Oversight is provided by Fred Schaumkel, Aaron Falconer (Elders at Shore Baptist Church in Auckland) and Dafydd Hughes (the Pastor of Crosspoint Church, Palmerston North) on behalf of the Fellowship of Reformed Baptist Churches in New Zealand.
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ACTIVITIES

The camps provide a full programme of indoor and outdoor activities together with meetings for Bible teaching and discussion.

A number of activities are planned, such as kayaking and sailing, swimming, cimbing wall & abseiling, archery and a confidence course, and other activities which will include more leisurely indoor and outdoor games.

There will also be ample time at camp just to sit around, chat, play board-games and enjoy other informal activities.

All activities will be overseen by experienced and/or qualified leaders as appropriate.
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CONTACT

Email:

Phone: Fred on 021 299 6986 (general queries)

Phone: Dafydd on 021 121 8550 (registrations)
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LOCATION

We will return to a unique location: Camp Bentzon on Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf. The site has proven very popular over the years and has become our regular venue.

The grounds consist of an open area bounded by the camp buildings, native bush and North Cove. A dining hall provides space for indoor activities as well as meals, as does the meeting room, while sleeping accommodation is in bunkrooms.

Transport to the Island is by ferry from Sandspit Wharf and a bus will be chartered to take campers from Auckland to the ferry. If you need help getting to Auckland please contact us as there may be others traveling from your area with whom we can put you in touch.
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REGISTRATION

Online registratons are now open. Please click here to register. The fees are as follows:

$270 for one family member only
$265 each for two family members
$260 each for three or more family members

The registration fee includes travel from Auckland to Kawau Island, accommodation, food and activities. Payment may be made by direct credit or credit card. A parent/guardian must complete the registration form and agree to an Activities Consent Form included in the registration process; they must also ensure that the campers they are registering have seen and agree to the Camp Rules.

There is an early-bird discount of $10 per camper for all registrations received AND PAID by Friday 6th March 2026. Registrations will close on 21st March 2026 or earlier if the camp reaches capacity.
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TEACHING

Ian Goodman will be returning as our speaker at YC2026. He will be responsible for the main talks each day as well as discussion groups which are aimed at helping the young people to think seriously about the relevance of Christianity. This year’s theme will be the Ten Commandments.

Ian has been the Pastor at South City Reformed Baptist Church in Auckland since 2021, having previously served as a Pastor in Timaru. He is married to Angelene and they have four children. Ian loves the outdoors, especially hunting.
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Activity Consent Form

The parent/guardian of the camper(s) named in the registration form:

  1. consents to the participation of the camper(s) in all activities at Camp Bentzon.
  2. Acknowledges that the location and activities may be of an adventurous nature, and that:
    • across the whole site there is potential for trips and falls resulting in cuts/breaks, and also there is the possibility of insect stings;
    • the range of structured activities may include the marine environment with the risk of immersion in cold salt water and contact with marine life;
    • there are bush and confidence course activities with potential for moderate falls/cuts/breaks;
    • there is a climbing/abseiling wall with potential for fall from height.
  3. is aware of the general nature of the activities and that these activities represent a change in the normal routines of the participant(s) and may be physically demanding.
  4. understands that Camp Bentzon and its staff make all reasonable efforts to eliminate or minimise the risks but that all hazards and dangers associated with these activities may not be foreseen or may be beyond the control of the Camp and staff.

(Please disclose in the 'Health awareness' box for each camper if there is any medical, communication, ability or behaviour condition which may affect that camper's participation in an activity which may be physically strenuous, cold, wet, stressful or at height.)

PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE SUBMITTING THE REGISTRATION FORM IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ACTIVITY CONSENT FORM
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Code of Conduct (Camp Rules)

We want everyone to enjoy camp as much as possible and in every way. These few rules will help to ensure this, provided they are followed.

  1. It is expected that all campers will enter fully into the life of the camp and maintain acceptable standards of behaviour at all times. Misbehaviour may result in a camper being sent home.
  2. You will be expected to follow the instructions of the leaders/helpers at all times. Failure to follow instructions promptly could be dangerous to you or to others.
  3. Under no circumstances are you to go beyond earshot of the camp buildings (or an activity leader when away from camp) without the specific permission of the leaders.
  4. Boys are not allowed in the girls' bunk rooms or girls in the boys' bunk rooms at any time (Except by permission of the leaders for purposes such as team meetings).
  5. Deliberate damage to or theft of camp property or the property belonging to other campers will not be tolerated.
  6. No alcohol, smoking/vaping, drugs, etc. are allowed on camp. Please do not bring knives, lighters/matches or other dangerous objects.
  7. The Camp will not be responsible for loss or damage to the personal property of campers. Do not bring valuable items!
  8. Obey the 'Golden Rule' at all times: "Treat others the same way you want them to treat you" (Luke 6:31).