Positive School Camp Experiences
a positive community experience for students attending camp
Creating social development and emotional intelligence while engaging in F-12 based experiential learning. Our programs are fun-filled, affordable, educational and safe.
Education providers love what we do. We do the heavy-lifting by doing the preparation for you! From personalised programs, booking and planning transport and arranging visits to local attractions. Our staff can handle every aspect of camp planning with ease!
Easier School Camp Planning
CYC makes camp planning easier
Traditionally the most frustrating part of organising camp is the administration: allocating rooms, organising special diets and arranging support for any medical or special need requirements. With our easy to use self-service portal this is a thing of the past, with group leaders now able to upload information to us easily as well as download important documents such as risk assessments and compliance.
Our staff will liaise with your group leader to ensure that we meet your specific learning objectives. Through instructor-led outdoor education activities programmed to complement your own school program.
We look forward to working together with you to create a memorable experience for you and your students.
Fantastic School Camp Accommodation & Facilities
Space To Stay, Play & Connect!
With room for up to 145 students and staff across five comfortable accommodation areas, CYC Adanac is perfectly designed for school camps. Enjoy modern lodges, a mountain-view dining hall, and versatile indoor spaces ideal for meals, meetings, and games — all just an hour from Melbourne. Click on ‘Resources’ below to explore our site map and facilities in detail!
Acacia Accommodation
6 rooms for 4-7 people with ensuite & heating/cooling
North Lodge
5 rooms for 4 people with 1 fully accessible bathroom
Guest House & Guest Flat
6 rooms in a 2 level lodge & large lounge area sleeping a total of 32
Lakeview
10 rooms in various capacity from 2 to 8 with amazing views of the valley
Dining Room
200 seat dining room
Meeting Rooms
Equipped with podium, bluetooth mic's, speakers, Smart TV & seating for 130
Gymnasium
Perfect for indoor activities & sport for bad weather days
Lounge Areas
Great place for guests to gather and soak in the view spilling out over the deck
Lake Play Area
Unique to Adanac, a lake themed for fun!Catering & Food For Your School Camp
What’s cooking? LET’S Find Out!
We pride ourselves in being able to cater delicious meals for all of our guests including those who have special dietary requirements. We will guide you every step of the way to help plan your school camps perfect food experience. Always plan for seconds because camp kids…are hungry kids!
It all starts with you!
You tell us who is coming, what their dietary needs are and what menu preferences you have.
Planning your meal experience
Our catering team aligns your dietary needs with your requests and creates a menu for your group. Ensuring all diet’s are covered, including anaphylaxis, allergies, etc.
Ensuring your meals are tasty and safe
When you arrive at camp your teacher, who is allocated to diets, will meet with a member of our catering team. This is to double check our records, and to run you through our serving process to ensure food safety is upheld.Enjoy Your Meal
This means that every meal that is served to you is planned, prepared and served not only with careful intention, but it’s also delicious!Stories From Other School Camps
EXPLORE INSPIRING CAMP STORIES & TIPS
Discover real-life experiences from past campers, expert advice for planning your next camp, and uplifting stories that show the power of community, nature, and shared beliefs.
resources for School Camp Planning
Looking for the Essentials? The compass points here!
Learn about our camp locations, programs, safety measures and more, to help plan your school’s perfect camp experience.
teachers Resources
- Teachers Resource Manual
- Managing School Emergencies
- Safety Guidelines for Education Outdoors
- Social Story
parent Resources
Site Risk management plan
activites risk management plans
General Activity Hazards
Activities
- Archery RMP
- Aqua Ponding
- Bushwalk RMP
- Camp Cooking RMP
- Disc Golf RMP
- Flying Fox RMP
- Hut Building RMP
- Low Ropes RMP
- Mountain Boarding RMP
- Photo Hunt
- Thunder Hockey
- Trampoline RMP
- Tread Wall RMP
Water Activities
Nestled beside a peaceful lake in the beautiful Yarra Valley, CYC Adanac offers the perfect balance of adventure, reflection, and connection. It’s a place where students can step outside the classroom, build confidence, and strengthen teamwork in a supportive environment. From lake-based activities and initiative challenges to relaxed evenings around the campfire, every moment is designed to inspire learning, friendship, and fun. With modern facilities and an experienced team taking care of the details, teachers can focus on what truly matters — helping students grow, connect, and create lasting memories.
We know organising a camp can be overwhelming, which is why our custom-built MYCYC portal does the heavy lifting for you. Easily manage dietary needs, room allocations, schedules, and communications in one place, so you can focus on your group, not the paperwork.
Safety is our top priority. Each camp is fully compliant with risk management standards, and all necessary documentation is available in your portal. Plus, our site staff work closely with you to ensure a safe and well-organised experience for everyone.
You’re never on your own! Our staff will ensure every detail is handled with expertise and care. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
Our MYCYC portal makes managing dietary restrictions, and meal planning simple. With real-time access, you can update guest information, communicate directly with our site staff, and ensure every participant’s needs are met—seamlessly and stress-free.
Depending what size your group is, there is a chance you will share the site with another school group.
Program: Each group has their own host, seperate activity program and activity groups. They will at times share common areas during free time, such as play spaces and the dining room.
Dining: Your group will have a designated seating area and seperate servery. Our dining hosts facilitate main meals in the dining room to ensure there is clear instruction and flow. This ensures teachers have time to eat and an opportunity for a break.
Accomodation: Your group will have seperate accommodation areas that will allow for supervision of your students.
Luggage: Your group will have designated luggage zones for drop off and pick up via bus.
Rest assured this process is well managed by site staff.
Our campsites are designed for comfort, convenience, and adventure, offering spacious group accommodations, fully catered meals, and a range of onsite activities—so everything you need is in one place.
With activities like the Low Ropes Course, Flying Fox, Water Action Tower, Mountain Boarding, and Archery, students can challenge themselves and build confidence. While team sports like basketball, volleyball, and canoe races—including a lake play area – help build teamwork and leadership skills.
We encourage camp coordinators to visit and explore the facilities firsthand, ensuring the space meets your group’s needs and giving you peace of mind before your camp begins.
CYC is a Christian organisation, and our core ministry focuses on faith-based Holiday Camps during school holidays. However, when hosting schools, corporate retreats, sports teams, or special interest groups, we are fully respectful of different beliefs and do not preach or provide religious instruction unless specifically requested by the group.
Our focus for all groups is to provide exceptional camp experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone enjoys their time without pressure or expectations around faith. If you have any concerns, we encourage an open conversation to tailor your camp experience to suit your group’s needs.
Contact Our Camp Coordinator
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Have a question or ready to plan your camp experience? We’d love to help you take the next step!