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What if my child doesn’t know anyone else on camp?
Most CRU Camps have a few campers who arrive not knowing anyone else. Our leaders are trained to watch, care for and help campers to feel part of the group. Camper surveys consistently show that over 95% of campers felt well cared for, made new friends and want to come on camp again.

Who looks after the campers?
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 Day Camps involve Junior Leaders who will get right alongside your child throughout the week.

How many leaders are on each camp?
All CRU Camps have an unequalled standard of care with at least 1 leader for every 5 campers, meaning that your child will be well looked after.

What does my child need to take on camp?
Two weeks before camp you will receive a ‘camp information pack’ by email with all the details of what your child will need to bring to camp. This information will also be available for download on the camps unique page on our website. In the meantime you can also see our Typical Pack List.

What is the daily program for camp?
With a growing range of CRU Day Camps featuring a variety of exciting activities, each camp’s daily program is different. However, for a general idea, check out our Typical Camp Day.

What is the Christian component of the camps?
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.

Will the camp be suited to my child’s age?
We understand there is a big developmental difference between a child in Kindergarten and a child in Year 6! Our leaders make an effort to differentiate activities and games based on age to make camp enjoyable for all! On larger Day Camps, programs are split during various parts of camp to include separate infants (K-2) and primary (3-6) streams.

Are the camp activities safe?
CRU Camps have an excellent safety record, and we work hard to keep this high standard. Of course there is an element of risk to everything we do in life and camp activities are no exception. CRU Camps minimise risk in a variety of ways including risk assessments, high leader to camper ratios, trained activity guides and performing regular equipment checks to maintain industry safety standards.

What meals are provided on a CRU Day Camp?
Morning tea and afternoon tea will be provided during camp. Lunch may be provided on some day camps. Please check the camp page to confirm if your camp will have lunch provided or not. Morning and afternoon tea usually consists of a snack and fruit.

Can I book my child in for only some days of camp?
CRU Day Camps are programmed as full camp programs and each day builds on previous days. In addition, we value the relationships that campers build with each other and with their leaders over the full duration of camp and don’t want campers to miss out on shared experiences which may limit the growth of these relationships.

We do not offer discounts for only attending part of camp. We only offer a full camp program. However, if your child needs to leave early or arrive late on a day or miss a day of camp for any reason, this can be accommodated. Please let the CRU Camps office and the camp director know as soon as you are aware of any times your child is unable to attend camp.

Can I book my child onto a Day Camp if they are not in one of the advertised school years for camp?
Children outside the advertised age range are not normally accepted onto camp. Children in Prep or Pre-K classes can not attend our Day Camps.

Does a child care payment apply?
As of July 2 2018, CRU Day Camps are not eligible for any Child Care Benefit or Child Care Subsidy payments. For camps 4 days or longer you can use your Active or Creative Kids Vouchers.

Applications for part payment plans are approved by the Director of CRU Holiday Camps on a case by case basis.

The following conditions apply:

    1. The payment plan must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of camp or CRU Camps reserves the right to cancel the registration and apply any applicable cancellation fees as outlined in the terms and conditions of camp registration. Cancellation fees are based on the total cost of camp, not the amount paid at the time of cancellation.
    2. Payments must be made on the agreed date. Once you provide us with the credit card details we will set up auto payments to come out of your account on the agreed upon dates.
    3. Payments will be deducted weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on the amount of time there is before camp and allowing the full amount to be paid at least 2 weeks prior to the camp start date.
    4. The total cost of camp must be finalised within a maximum of 4 payments.
    5. A leaders place on camp is not held until the payment plan is approved AND the first payment is made.

If you require sponsorship or sponsorship and a part payment plan, please complete the volunteer sponsorship application form instead.

Part Payment Plan Form - Volunteers

  • e.g. Leader, Camp Parent, Mechanic, Boatie
    The full camp fee needs to be made at least 2 weeks prior to camp start date. Once you provide us with the credit card details we will set up auto payments to come out of your account on the agreed upon dates.
  • Privacy Information: The information collected on this form will be used to assess your application and may also be used for marketing and fundraisign purposes. For more about how we use, hold and protect your personal data, please view our Privacy Notification Statement.

Applications for part payment plans are approved by the Director of CRU Holiday Camps on a case by case basis.

The following conditions apply:

  1. The payment plan must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of camp or CRU Camps reserves the right to cancel the registration and apply any applicable cancellation fees as outlined in the terms and conditions of camp registration. Cancellation fees are based on the total cost of camp, not the amount paid at the time of cancellation.
  2. Payments must be made on the agreed date. Once you provide us with the credit card details we will set up auto payments to come out of your account on the agreed upon dates.
  3. Payments will be deducted weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on the amount of time there is before camp and allowing the full amount to be paid at least 2 weeks prior to the camp start date.
  4. The total cost of camp must be finalised within a maximum of 4 payments.
  5. A campers place on camp is not held until the payment plan is approved AND the first payment is made.

If you require sponsorship or sponsorship and a part payment plan, please complete the sponsorship application form instead.

Part Payment Schedule Form

    The full camp fee needs to be made at least 2 weeks prior to camp start date. Once you provide us with the credit card details we will set up auto payments to come out of your account on the agreed upon dates.
  • Privacy Information: The information collected on this form will be used to assess your application and may also be used for marketing and fundraising purposes. For more about how we use, hold and protect your personal data, please view our Privacy Notification Statement.

We’d love your help to let more kids know about CRU Camps and have the opportunity to have a fantastic week on camp, meeting new friends, great leaders, doing challenging new activities and exploring faith. Here are some advertising resources you can use.

Current Brochures

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CRU Study Camps in 2025

 

Newsletter Advertising

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TEXT: Use the text below for an ad in your newsletter:

You belong on a CRU Camp these holidays!
Don’t miss out on a CRU Camps for K-Y12! Choose from residential activity camps, HSC & IB study camps or daytime-only camps, all with fantastic activities like sailing, horse riding, rock climbing, archery, canoeing, abseiling, cooking, Year 12 study, plus new friends, engaging Bible talks & more! For more info or to register, visit crucamps.com.au or call (02) 9874 8933 (opt 1). ‘CRU Camps’ is a division of the Crusader Union of Australia which has 90 years’ experience running safe, Christian camps for kids. ABN 90 213 359 332.

 

CRU Camps Promo Videos

Play our CRU Camps videos at your school chapel or assembly, or in your church or youth group.

 

Request Printed Brochures

Fill in the form below and we will send you some of our brochures to hand out at the beginning of each school term.

  • The information collected here will be used to send you advertising materials for CRU Camps. It may also be used for other marketing and fundraising purposes. For more about how Crusaders handles your personal information, please see our Privacy Notification Statement.

CRU Day Camps offer a fun and safe Christian environment for infants and primary school kids to get involved in exciting outdoor activities. Over an action packed few days, your son or daughter will have the opportunity to make new friends and build self-confidence.

Sample Day Camp program*:

Time K-2 Infants Program 3-6 Primary Program
8:00 Registration and games, transport where provided Registration and games, transport where provided
9:00 Super Chef cooking activity Master chef cooking activity
11:00 Morning tea (provided) Morning tea (provided)
11:30 Christian Discovery: Bible talk, activities, drama, songs and discussion groups Christian Discovery: Bible talk, activities, drama, songs and discussion groups
12:30 Lunch (provided) Lunch (provided)
1:30 Siesta/Movie Begin next activity
2:00 Adventure activity e.g. Scavenger Hunt, Ropes Course, Bushwalk Adventure Activity e.g. Laser Tag, High Ropes Course, Paint Skirmish
3:00 Afternoon tea (provided) Afternoon tea (provided)
3:30 Carnival and mini-jumping castle Carnival and mega-jumping castle
5:00 Games and pick up/transport where provided Games and pick up/transport where provided
6:00 Final pick up Final pick up

*Please note – This is a sample timetable, times and activities vary from camp to camp and day to day.

Thank you for applying for our Sponsorship program. We will get in touch shortly.

If you have any questions, you can contact us on 02 9874 8933 (option 1)

– The CRU Camps Team

General conditions

(v1.9) 1. By registering my child on a CRU Camp, I agree to permit the use of photographs and videos, or other pictures of applicant camper, in promoting Crusaders’ activities and programs. (For exceptions call (02) 9874 8933).
2. By registering my child on a CRU Camp, I consent to Crusaders disclosing my child’s name, contact information and applicable feedback to the Crusader contact person at my child’s school and to a local church’s kids/youth group.
3. Accidents and Injuries are an unfortunate and inherent risk within the activities undertaken as a part of this program. All costs for medical services (other than basic first aid) are at the expense of the camper.

Registration and payment conditions

4. All registrations require full payment or the set deposit amount in order to be accepted. Payment can be made by credit card through a secure gateway at time of booking, or alternate means by arrangement. CRU Camps do not see nor store these credit card details. Earlybird discounts, where offered, apply only when payment is received with registration.
5a. All camps (except schoolies camps) with a deposit option require payment of the balance no later than 21 days prior to the camp commencing or the camper’s place will be forfeited. 5b. Balances for schoolies camps require payment no later than 6 weeks prior to the camp commencing or the camper’s place and the deposit amount will be forfeited.
6. An online registration is confirmed only when a confirmation email and receipt from CRU Camps is received by the applicant stating that the registration was successful. The $10 online discount does not apply to bookings made within 7 days of the camp start date.
7. It is possible to begin an online registration for a child for whom you are not parent or legal guardian. To confirm the registration and secure a place, payment is required AND the child’s parent or legal guardian must complete the terms and conditions, medical information.
8. A $10 offline booking fee applies for phone / fax / email bookings. The medical and authorisation information must be received within 48 hours of the phone booking date or CRU Camps reserves the right to cancel the booking. Cancellation fees apply.
9. All prices are in AU$. CRU Holiday Camp fees are GST free. Prices for merchandise/gear are GST inclusive. Merchandise purchased online will be delivered to the camper at the applicable camp. Postage charges will apply if this is not possible.
10. Applications will be accepted in the order of their arrival, however CRU Camps reserves the right to accept or reject any booking. Additional forms and approvals are required for any child under the care of the Community Services.

Cancellations and transfers

11. Except schoolies camps, cancellations made up to 28 days prior to the commencement of a camp will receive a refund less an administrative charge of $50. Except ski and schoolies camps, cancellations made between 28 days & 7 days prior to the camp will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the camp fee. Cancellations made within 7 days of the camp will incur a charge of 100% of the camp fee. Where possible, Crusaders will endeavour to refund some of the camp fee.
11a. Ski camp cancellations made between 28 days & 14 days prior to the camp will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the camp fee. Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of camp will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the camp fee. 11b. Schoolies camp cancellations made within 6 weeks of the camp will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the camp fee.
12. A $50 transfer fee applies if transferring between camps, within a season. Transfers are not permitted within 14 days of the original camp start date. Transfers are not permitted for schoolies camps.
13. Refunds will not be given for partial attendance.

Other

14. All camps must meet a minimum number to run. A full refund will apply if CRU Camps cancels the camp.
15. Camp details are subject to change without notice.
16. Crusaders runs all sail and canoe activities under NSW Waterways Hire & Drive licence number HD0455.

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