Pick up and Drop Off Locations and Times

Photo Consent

Please use the link below and complete our photo consent document, this allows us to know if photos of your young person can be used on social media and in our mail out.

No phones or technology at Camp Kiah…

Please note that Camp Kiah has a ‘no phone policy’ on all camps. There have been occasions in the past where phones have ended up on camp and is has caused issues particularly around Child Protection and Social Media. All phones in possession of a young person will be locked in a safe area and returned to them at the end of camp. We ask that all carers and campers are made aware of this no phone policy.

YOUR PHONE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET HOME!

While you are at Camp Kiah there will be so many fun things to do and others to spend time with, that you will barely notice it. Come, be in nature, have fun, play games, get silly with us!

Where am I going?

Camp is located in Wallan, Victoria and surrounded by numerous reserves and National Parks.

It is located on 136-acre farm which we have all to ourselves. About 45 minutes out of

Melbourne, it is off the highway in a remote and quite location that supports the young people and the camp process.

What do I bring?

It is essential to label every item of personal belongings. With many children owning similar clothes and being similar sizes, it is not possible for staff to return all items to children unless they are labeled. Many personal belongings get misplaced whilst on camp and we do our best to return them back to the young person. On the last day of camp, they will be laid out, and the young person has a chance to reclaim their items. All lost property items will be kept onsite for two weeks following camp, after that all items will be passed onto charity. Often children are not sure what items are theirs or show little interest in reclaiming items.

What is included?

24 Hour supervision

• All food
  (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper)

• A safe and caring environment

• Structured activities

• Outings in the local community

• Accommodation

• Transport

• And lots of FUN and creating new memories

Contacting Camp Kiah

Camp Kiah Contact Number is 0490252518

We request that parents/carers use this number to get into contact with the young person, in case of an emergency only. Please note that due to the location of camp the reception is minimal. You can leave a message on this number that can be forwarded to the young person as required. The phone is checked regularly, however returning calls can be difficult. The aim is that minimal contact occurs over the three days to prevent disruption towards the planned activities.

Another point of contact should you have an enquiry over the week is via email – admin@campkiah.com.au

During Camp

Over the course of a week at camp with Camp Kiah the group can go out on day trips in the local community.

Please get in contact with Jess if you feel there is any information we should have prior to your child coming to camp that will be useful for us to know before going out in the community.

After Camp - Drop off

Please touch base with the camp staff when collecting your young person. We often have information to share about their camp experience. It is helpful if you approach staff and introduce yourself and your relationship to the child you are collecting. This allows us the opportunity to update you and handover any vital information.

After Camp - Feeback

If your young person is a new camper, or attending with an increased ratio, feedback will be written by our therapeutic team. This involves our staff writing notes, these being summarised, proofed and sent out. This can take up to two weeks.

If you young person is not any of these things, but you need written feedback for funding purposes, behaviour support or an alternate reason, please email Jess and request written feedback for this camp.

Have a question not answered in this information?

Please email Jess with any other enquires - admin@campkiah.com.au

She will be able to help you with any additional information you require.

Before Camp - First timers

For young people attending Camp Kiah for the first time we will be in touch the week prior to

camp. During this phone conversation we encourage you to update us on the young person at

that time. This includes but is not limited to any recent changes in family structure, changes in

placement, anything significant that is happening this week at home and/or anything that you

think the young person might find difficult while they are away. The Camp Kiah staff member

calling will also be able to go over any questions you might have regarding camp.

Before Camp - Returning Campers

For young people who have attended Camp Kiah previously we please ask you to contact us prior to camp if the young person has had any recent changes that you feel would be

important staff are aware of. This includes but is not limited to any recent changes in family structure, changes in placement, anything significant that is happening this week at home and/or anything that you think the young person might find difficult while they are away.

After Camp - post camp restraint collapse

Camp Kiah camps are therapeutic based camps, which are themed based. These themes are specifically designed to induce unconscious emotions and behaviours to create awareness for the purpose of resolution and change. This may mean your young person may return home and a change in behavior may be subtle or obvious. For example, emotional outbursts, rebelliousness, aggressive behavior and language may be displayed shortly after the camp.

This can at first be seen as a breakdown in their progress instead of a breakthrough. These changes should be welcomed as the beginning stages of a positive transition. In the beginning, any change is a good sign. At worst case there will be no change in behavior at all.

If you would like individual feedback or more information as to how to address your young person’s transition, please do not hesitate to call Camp Kiah. We may be able to provide some insight into the changes you are observing based on their time at camp.

Each young person is an individual and their behaviour will reflect what they have learnt within their own personality.