A hall full of RYPEN participants mid-activity

Camps

Two camps a year,
north and south

RYPEN North runs over the June long weekend and RYPEN South over the October long weekend. North and South name the venue, not a catchment: young people from anywhere across District 9660 are welcome at either camp, so apply for whichever one suits your family.

Next camp

Applications close Saturday 19 September 2026

A full RYPEN camp group photographed together outdoors

Applications close 19 Sep 2026

RYPEN South 2026

When: Saturday 3 to Monday 5 October 2026, the October long weekend
Where: The Great Aussie Bush Camp, Tea Gardens
Cost: $440 per participant
Ages: 13 to 17

Camp details Apply now

Also coming

On the calendar

A full RYPEN camp group gathered around the RYPEN flag

Dates to be confirmed

RYPEN North 2027

When: June long weekend 2027, dates to be confirmed
Where: To be confirmed
Cost: To be confirmed
Ages: 13 to 17

Details go up here as soon as the venue and dates are locked in. Email rypen@rotary9660.org.au to be told when applications open.

Camp history

Where RYPEN has run

The program has been running in District 9660 for years. Tea Gardens in October 2026 is the first southern camp.

2026

RYPEN North, Bonny Hills

June long weekend 2026. How it went

2025

The Francis Retreat, Bonny Hills

7 to 9 June 2025.

2024

The Francis Retreat, Bonny Hills

14 to 16 June 2024.

2023

Lake Keepit

19 to 21 May 2023.

2022

Lake Keepit

1 to 3 April 2022.

An incredible experience filled with fun, laughter, leadership skills, memories and amazing people.

Participant, RYPEN North 2026

Participants passing a hoop around a linked circle at an early camp

A RYPEN camp group together outdoors in the bush

A team game running on the outdoor court

Across the years

Every camp, one program

The shirts change every year. The program does not.

The 2022 group in white shirts, hands raised against the hall wall

A blindfolded group activity at the 2022 camp

The 2023 group in blue shirts, hands raised against the hall wall

The 2023 group photographed against a brick wall

The 2025 group in teal shirts photographed together outdoors

Four participants in teal shirts at the 2025 camp

The 2026 group in purple shirts around the RYPEN flag

Participants reaching into the middle of a circle at the 2026 camp

Ready to apply?

Each camp has its own application form. The process is the same for all of them.

How to apply Sponsor a young person