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Visual Camp Tour
- photo presentation of Camp Coolamatong -

This flash presentation is a brilliant and fast view into what it looks like to go camping at Coola - check out where you will be staying, the environment, activities to undertake, facilities, and photos of previous happy campers in action... DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS TOUR (the flash file is large (1100 kb) so ensure that you have a fast broadband connection before attempting to view).

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Latest News
- from camp director Graham Webb -

Hi everyone. Welcome to our brand new web site. This is just one of the many exciting new developments at the camp for 2008. Take a scroll through the various options of the site. We hope you like it. Let us know what you think, we'd love to get your feedback (click here to email some feedback). Also new for 2008 has been the exiting new activity 'Survivor' that has been added to our program. See the report below for more details. So far it has been an amazing hit with school groups. Also, new for 2008 has been our new roll up blinds in the dining hall and a face lift to the camp boat, the C.C. Neill (she's looking more resplendid than ever!).

Our new staff include two new interns, Romana and Rachel who are loving life leading kids and doing an awesome job. Michael Basley has returned in 08 to take up a traineeship position. Michael continues to inspire young kids through his passion for life and to live it to the MAX.

Camp Coolamatong continues to grow with fully booked school camps for the year and an ever increasing number of weekend camp bookings. Its awesome to see this place fulfilling the dream that caused a farmer and his wife to donate the land over 50 years ago.

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Latest Newsletter
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If you are a supporter of Coolamatong or just want to know more about what has been happening read our newsletter...

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Building Site
- from assistant director Andy Packett -

The farm camp site is really looking a treat. Our new mower is keeping the lawns and recreational ovals groomed to a state that would make even the fussiest curator smile. Our new basketball play courts are a smash hit, and although the alley-oops aren't often seen amongst the grade 5 campers, they're all having fun.

Work on the animal nursery is continuing and we're looking forward to the final stages being completed in term 2. The donkey, Shetland poney and alpacas command attention and have become as well photographed as Natalie Gouchie on a promo of Aussie Idol.

The boat has been given a facelift with new blinds and is easily one of the nicest wooden boats ferrying happy campers around the Gipsland Lakes.

Survivor
- the new Coolamatong program -

This year has seen the introduction of a totally new and very unique Coola version of Survivor. In groups of about 12 campers pit themselves against a series of tests and trials combining physical challenges, map reading skills and problem solving initiatives. It's a race against the clock to rescue a pilot, traverse swamps, climb mountains, swing across lava pits, work their way through a maze, find ammo dumps, fire arrows to release secured items, solve a puzzle to access a treasure chest and finally sling shot tennis balls over 100 meters at a target to unveil their flag!

Each group appoints tribal elders who have the ultimate say when tough decisions have to be made. In this version of Survivor however no-one gets voted off the island or out of the campsite. This activity is all about team work. And it sure gets everyone up and about as all of the various challenges are tackled head-on together.

2008 Coolamatong Appeal
- investing in tomorrows future, today -

Camp Coolamatong exists to breathe destiny and life into young children by inspiring them to realise the incredible and unqiue people they are created by God to be. Being a not for profit Christian organisation Coolamatong relies heavily on people who share this passion. Coolamatong provides a wonderful opportunity to make an investment into the future of tomorrow by supporting the ministry today. This appeal is your opportunity to seize the moment and help ensure that the mission of Coola remains vibrant and strong.

The appeal pamphlet (link below) details items that we are seeking to raise money for. Each item will directly go towards enriching and deepening the experience of children who come to Coolamatong. We seek your support and encourage you to make an investment in tomorrows future, today.

Click here to view 2008 Appeal Pamphlet (PDF)

S.E.A. Life - A new camp program initiative for 2008
- investing in childrens lives -

In 2007 Camp Coolamatong successfully received a Federal Government Grant under the Healthy Active Australia Community and Schools Grants to develop a new program called S.E.A. Life. S.E.A. Life will be a camp based program that uses the natural opportunities that exist within a school camp to empower young children with the knowledge, experience and desire to actively pursue healthy lifestyle choices. The program will engage children through direct participation within a camp setting to address three strategic areas of their life: S - Self Esteem, E - Eat Wise, A - Active Lifestyle.

It is planned that a future addition to this web site will be a designated S.E.A. Life section that will provide a rich and readily accessible resource available to campers. Watch this spot!

Testimonials
- previous happy campers -

'Camp Coolamatong is rated by our kids as one of the best camp experiences ever...'

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