eCamp runs from Good Friday 18th April to Easter Monday 21st April 2025 at Finlay Park Adventure Camp
2/117 Finlay Road, Maungatautari, New Zealand

Your church/group will have further details about transport, as well as time of departure and arrival home.

eCamp is for those year 7-9 at school, as well as youth leaders and camp parents from across the North Island.

All attendees must register with an attending youth community in order to attend.
If you are not part of a local youth community or church, contact us and we may be able to connect you with one.

All campers and leaders must stay on site at all times unless for emergencies or a pre-approved reason. This must be approved before camp by your key leader and the Security Team. We do not encourage people to come and go throughout the weekend.

Please ensure all items are carefully named

• Enough clothes for 4 days of camp
• Warm clothes for evenings or chilly days
• Clothes that can get wet/muddy/painted
• Togs & Towels
• Closed in shoes for activities
• Jandals or slides
• T-shirt/Hoodie/Pillowcase for screen printing
• Costume for the celebration evening
• Sunscreen & Hat
• Toiletries & and Medications (as well as instructions for administration)
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Mattress (tents only)
• Tent (tent areas only)
• Cutlery, Crockery & Tea towel (preferably in a storage bag)
• Props for eCamp’s Got Talent
• Youth Group Flag & Merch
• Bring a bible/journal if you like

All campers sleep in tents or cabins with the youth community they registered with. 

Each group is assigned a camping area or cabins in advance and is responsible for organising their own sleeping arrangements. Chat to your youth leaders for details about how your site works and what you need to bring.

Males and females sleep in separate rooms/tents and are not allowed in the opposite space even during the day.

All meals Friday lunch to Monday lunch are provided by the amazing camp cooks. Because of the amount of people we have on site, meal service moves quickly. Make sure you’re in line so you don’t miss out.

There are gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options available for a $15 fee. Please identify your dietary requirements on your rego form. We have fruit available for morning and afternoon tea. Bring some pocket money for the canteen during free time. Feel free to bring your own snacks and Easter eggs too!

Remember to bring your own plate, bowl, cup, cutlery and tea towel. You will bring these to each meal and wash in the troughs available.

01/ Wake up

02/ Morning Run & Leaders Meeting

03/ Breakfast: Bring your plates, cups, cutlery etc

04/ Morning Meeting
Campers head over to the Main Gym with their crew and find some seats together. There is some space up the front on the floor as well where campers can sit with a leader. Get ready to have a great time. We’ll be hosted by hilarious MC’s, watch/join some fun challenges, praise and worship and hear from the amazing speaker.

05/ Morning tea & Small Group time
This is facilitated by group leaders.

06/ Wide games
Get ready in your youth groups for whatever surprise game is in store. Meet on the field.

07/ Lunch: Bring your plates, cups, cutlery etc

08/ Activities
Get excited for all the options we have available, there’s something for everyone.

09/ Free time
Canteen, eCamp’s Got Talent, Soccer Tournament

10/ Dinner: Bring your plates, cups, cutlery etc

11/ Night Meeting
Same format as the morning meeting, with hilarious challenges, an epic message from our speaker, and energising praise and worship.

12/ Depending on the night, we’ll have a dance party, or a response time.

13/ Bedtime & Lights out

​​Yes, all leaders and campers must register as part of a church or youth group attending eCamp. This is to ensure no young person camps alone. We want all campers to be part of a community and looked after by people who know and care for them.

We do not accept individual registrations.

These terms are intended to ensure the financial viability of eCamp, now and in future, and to deal fairly with campers, their parents and church communities in the event of unforeseen cancellation, either by the camper or by eCamp itself. The same terms are referenced in the individual registration form.

Cancellation by Camper
If a camper, leader or worker cancels their registration ahead of camp, a $50 pull-out fee applies, irrespective of the cut-off period, the reason for cancellation or whether the church has received the payment. Note: registrations for children are exempt from the pull-out fee. No refund will be given for any cancellation notified after the final registration cut-off, being midnight of the Monday night preceding camp. No refund will be given for cancellation or withdrawal during a camp.

Cancellation by eCamp
If, at any time prior to eCamp, it is necessary to cancel or abandon camp for reasons outside of our control (for example, but not limited to; natural disaster, pandemic, disruption to essential supplies, or Government or local authority decree), the following terms will apply to fees paid or payable by individual campers.

1. Fees will be retained to pay costs already committed or paid, or which will inevitably be required to be paid for the supply of goods or services for which eCamp is liable;
2. Any funds in excess of the amounts necessary for eCamp to discharge its committed financial obligations will be returned to the person who made the payment either directly or on behalf of the individual camper;
3. eCamp has the discretion to make fair and reasonable estimates of its fixed and committed costs in calculating a refund, if any;
4. No refund is payable if cancellation or abandonment becomes necessary after camp has commenced, from 3pm on the Thursday before Good Friday, or at any time during camp;
5.  eCamp will use its best endeavours to provide a refund in accordance with these terms as soon as practicable, but no time frame is specified;
6.  These terms are also applicable to parents/caregivers, are outlined on the eCamp website and referenced in the individual camper and worker registration forms.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all campers, each group attending eCamp must have a sufficient number of adult leaders to oversee and care for their youth. The Finlay Park team, including a dedicated Medical Team and 24/7 security staff, is on hand to support the camp. Additionally, all leaders, volunteers, and staff members aged 18 or over are required to undergo police vetting as part of their registration.

For added security, all camp gates are monitored 24/7, and visitors must be pre-registered to access the site. Anyone arriving or leaving during camp will need a pre-approved pass for entry or exit. Visitors will not gain entry to the camp without a leader from within the camp meeting them at security. Make sure you have the contact information for your contact person so you can make the necessary arrangements.

Finlay Park has strict policies and procedures in place to address any issues related to drugs, alcohol, or misconduct. To minimise risk and ensure safety, all camp setups, programming, and activities are thoroughly risk-assessed and comply with WorkSafe/current health and safety standards.

eCamp runs activities which carry a risk of injury if carried out without due care or in disregard of instructions. Whilst all practicable steps will be taken to ensure your safety, eCamp accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage to your property or person, whether arising through our negligence or otherwise. 

Each rego form requires each person to specify their level of confidence in the water. All lake activities require lifejackets. 

During the meetings things can get pretty loud (imagine 1000 people yelling for their team or belting out in worship). If your camper is susceptible to loud noises we suggest bringing ear muffs/plugs. In some parts of the meeting there may be strobe lighting. We also have an alternate quiet space set up in the dining hall where a leader can sit with campers and access the meeting via a video link.

In the event of a medical issue at camp, our first priority is the safety and well-being of the camper. We have a team of qualified nurses on-site who will assess the situation and provide the necessary care. If further medical attention is required, we will immediately contact the camper’s parents or guardians and, if needed, arrange for additional medical support. We will keep parents informed throughout the process to ensure they are aware of any developments and actions taken.