Frequently asked questions
When is Easter?
1st - 5th April 2010
Where is Eastercamp
Mystery Creek Events Centre, south of Hamilton.
When does camp start and finish?
The gates open 6pm Thursday 1st April. Camp finishes approx 2pm Monday 5th April.
Who is camp for?
Young people Year 9 upwards to 20yrs
How many people go?
Last year there were 3600 people at ec 2008!!
How much is camp?
Earlybird fee .. by Sunday 28th February $134.00pp or $114.00pp if more than one person from the same family.
Full fee .. March 1st - March 21st $145.00pp .. no family discount
What does this include?
The camp fee includes most activities, all meals, all programming, bands etc. You are responsible for your own tents (with your youth group) and your transport to and from camp.
Can I register with you myself?
No, you must register and go with a Youth Group. If you do not go to a Youth Group, email us so we can link you up with one near you. We do not accept individual registrations.
Can I come out for just a day?
NO NO NO! We do not allow day visits, for security reasons. Please don't ask your friends to come out to see you, they will not be allowed in.
However, if you are unable to come for the whole time due to work committments, or other valid reasons, you can miss up to one day of camp. To do this, you must apply in writing and it must be signed by a parent. Give this to your Youth Leader, and have them notify us of your details. Otherwise, you will not be allowed in or out of the campsite.
We do NOT offer discounts for partial attendance of camp.
Can I come early to set up tents?
Your Youth Leader can make arrangements with us to have a group come early to set up tents. Individuals will not be allowed on site. The site will be available from Tuesday 30th March (12pm) between the hours of 9am - 5pm only. Mystery Creek will not allow sites to be set up outsite of these hours
What do I need to bring?
Something to sleep in and on. All sleeping is in tents. Warm clothes, old clothes, good shoes for sports etc. Your Bible and notebook and money for the various stalls that will be operating .. (mainly food) and camp merchandise. Bring your own cup. Plates, knives and forks WILL be provided.
Musical Instruments for the Talent Scan and other events.
Skateboards and Roller Blades if this is what you are into.
What DON'T I bring?
Alcohol and Drugs. Either of these will result in your going home immediately .. no exceptions, no refunds. If the law is broken, the police will be informed.
If you bring your Ipod or Cell Phone, you do so at your own risk .. they do go missing.
A stink attitude .. everyone hates that!
Is there Eftpos?
No, but there is an ATM on site.
Do you cater for special diets?
There will be a special vegetarian and gluten free menu, but you must put this on your rego form, so we can work out numbers. We can not cater for vegans.
Other more specialized diets can not be catered for. You will need to bring your own food. We will have refrigeration space available. You will need to have your Youth Leader contact us so we can work this out.
Has this answered your questions?
Yes .. we are hugely pleased about that!!
No .. Ask your Youth leader first .. or if they don't know email us .. info@eastercamp.co.nz
STUPID QUESTIONS WILL BE IGNORED!