Year 5 Father & Son Camp

Name: Year 5 Father & Son Camp
Start: 2026-05-01T16:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-05-01T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Kenilworth Homestead

About

We are excited to announce our first-ever Year 5 Father & Son Camp!
This will be a fantastic opportunity to connect, build friendships, enjoy some healthy competition, and create lasting memories together.
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📍 Location
Kenilworth Homestead
2760 Eumundi Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth QLD 4574
Approximately 2 hours north of school
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Mary River, the Homestead offers plenty of space for adventure and relaxation.
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📅 Dates
Friday 1 May 2026 (4:00 PM) – Monday 4 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
Labour Day Long Weekend

Most boys will have Saturday morning sport (2 May).

For those playing soccer vs TSS — thankfully it’s at Tennyson, not the Gold Coast!

We expect most families to arrive Saturday afternoon.

⭐ Bonus Early Arrival
Fathers and sons are welcome to arrive from Friday afternoon to help set up and enjoy extra time together.
Friday night will be very casual.
No catering has been arranged, so depending on numbers we may:
• Head to the local tavern (pay your own way), or
• Make do with food available on site
👉 Please notify us if you plan to arrive Friday evening.
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🏕️ Accommodation Options
• Unpowered tent sites
• Basic cabins (lights only – no linen provided)
• Caravan sites (unpowered and limited powered sites)
⚠️ Dorms/EcoCabins are limited. If you prefer this option, please book immediately to avoid disappointment.
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🎯 Planned Activities (Subject to Change)
• Flying Fox
• High Ropes Course
• Pump Track Bike Race 🏆 - Bring Your Own Bike
• Handball Competition 🏆
• Chess Competition ♟️🏆
• Amazing Race Challenge 🏁 (Prize)
Expect teamwork, a bit of competition, and plenty of laughs.
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🎒 What to Bring
• Tent & sleeping gear (cabins have no linen)
• Torch / lantern / headlamp
• Camp chairs
• BYO esky with ice & drinks (water provided; juice & milk at breakfast only)
• Your own nibblies/snacks
• Swimmers & towels
o The Mary River borders the property
o It may be chilly in early May… but you may need to cross it during the Amazing Race!
• Drink bottles
• Hats
• Bikes if you're planning to enter the race
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🗓️ Rough Schedule
Friday (1 May)
• 4:00 PM onwards – Early arrivals & site setup
• Casual dinner (local pub or onsite – pay as you go)
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Saturday (2 May)
• Afternoon – Check-in & set up tents/caravans
• First group activity (TBC)
• 7:00 PM – Dinner & Official Welcome
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Sunday (3 May)
• 7:00 AM – Breakfast
• Morning & Afternoon – Activities & Competitions
• 12:00 PM – Lunch
• 7:00 PM – Dinner
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Monday (4 May)
• 7:00 AM – Breakfast
• Pack up camp
• 10:00 AM – Depart
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✅ RSVP
RSVP by:
📌 Thursday 2 April 2026 (Last Day of Term 1)
Please indicate:
• Your accommodation type
• If you are arriving Friday evening
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We look forward to seeing all our Year 5 fathers and sons there for what promises to be a fantastic weekend of connection, challenge, and fun.
Let the adventures begin! 🏕️