Wesley Kids Under Kanvas
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas provides young people
(aged 8–18 years), with a disability, the opportunity
to participate in recreation and camping activities which
develop new skills and self-confidence. The program promotes
opportunities to share new experiences and make friendships
while having a whole lot of fun. Camps are staffed by trained
volunteer leaders, and the volunteer leader to camper ratio
is 1:2.
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Program Activities
Campers are encouraged to select from our
exciting range of activities including day outings, weekend
camps and school holiday camps throughout the year in a variety
of settings within Victoria. To allow age appropriate activities
the group is divided into Juniors (8–11 years), Teens
(12–15 years) )and Seniors (16–18 years). Groups
consist of 12–14 campers and 6–8 volunteer leaders.
Camping includes:
- Tent camps
- Camping in
cabins
- Specialised camps (e.g. learn to surf and horse riding)
Day activities include visits to:
- Sporting
events
- Adventure activities (e.g. rock-climbing)
- Places of interest (e.g. zoo)
"Thanks for
providing an excellent break for 'Mum & Dad'. We need the break
and knowing that the kids were having a great time (as always) made
the experience even better" (Parent)
Volunteer
Leaders
Specially selected volunteer leaders are
trained to provide the safest environment and supportive encouragement
for the development of group skills and self-confidence. Qualified
professionals are engaged to facilitate specialist activities.
Volunteer Leaders can be involved in coordinating and leading
a camp or day activity, office administration, fundraising
and catering among other roles.
Click here for info on becoming a volunteer »
Philosophy
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas:
- believes that all people have the right to actively participate
in the community and make a positive contribution to society
- seeks to provide an environment in which young people
with varying abilities develop and learn from each other,
through shared experiences
- provides respite alternatives for families, whilst offering
fun for the young person participating
- assists families to link into other community activities
and networks
Contact Us
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas
Level 1, 154 Nicholson Street
Footscray VIC 3011
Phone: (03) 9687 8264
Fax: (03) 9687 9616
Email: kuk@wesley.org.au
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