⛺🌴 Sunshine Coast Camping Trip

Experience the outdoors. Build confidence. Learn new skills. Join Parcare for a three-day, two-night Outdoor Living Skills Camp, where participants will experience real off-grid camping while developing practical life skills, independence and confidence in a supportive team environment. This isn't just a camping trip—it's a structured Short Term Accommodation (STA) program designed to build everyday living skills through hands-on experiences in the outdoors. Throughout the camp, participants will work together to set up camp, prepare meals, maintain shared living spaces, and take part in a range of activities that encourage teamwork, communication and independence. 🌿 What we'll be doing Pitching tents and setting up camp Preparing and cooking meals together Learning camp organisation and routines Fishing Swimming (at safe, suitable locations) Bushwalks and nature exploration Team challenges and problem-solving activities Campfire evenings (where permitted) Packing down camp and caring for equipment 💙 Skills We'll Be Building Throughout the camp participants will have opportunities to develop: Independent living skills Meal preparation and cooking Communication and teamwork Problem-solving Planning and organisation Confidence in new environments Decision-making Personal responsibility Social connection and friendships Community participation 🏕️ What's Included Two nights of camping accommodation All meals and snacks Camping equipment Transport throughout the trip 24/7 support from experienced Parcare staff All planned activities 👥 Who Is This For? This camp is suited to participants who: enjoy the outdoors would like to build confidence and independence enjoy working as part of a team are looking to develop practical everyday living skills are comfortable camping in tents with support available 📅 Program Highlights Day 1 Grocery shopping together Travel to campsite Set up camp Lunch Fishing Prepare dinner as a team Campfire reflection Day 2 Breakfast and morning camp responsibilities Bushwalk and nature exploration Swimming (conditions permitting) Lunch Fishing Team cooking challenge Campfire games and reflection Day 3 Breakfast Pack down camp Clean campsite Group reflection on skills learned Lunch Return home 🎯 Focus This STA has been designed to support participants to build capacity through meaningful, real-life experiences. Every activity is centred around developing practical skills, encouraging independence, and working together in a supportive environment. Participants will be encouraged to take an active role in planning, preparing, cooking, organising, problem-solving and contributing to camp life while enjoying an authentic outdoor adventure.