A world-class outdoor education centre is coming to Western Sydney, with work officially underway on the $49 million redevelopment of Y NSW’s Camp Yarramundi, transforming the 90-year-old site into a thriving destination for recreation and outdoor learning.
The Y NSW has officially welcomed Reitsma Constructions as the builder for the redevelopment of Camp Yarramundi, marking the next exciting chapter for an adventure destination that has been helping young people grow, connect and thrive for nearly 90 years.
The Y NSW has reached a major milestone in its mission to transform Camp Yarramundi into one of Australia’s most inclusive outdoor education destinations, with Development Consent now officially granted by Hawkesbury City Council.
The Y NSW is proud to announce that Camp Yarramundi will undergo a major redevelopment following the approval of a $44 million grant from the NSW Government.
The powerful sense of nostalgia recently compelled the 92-year-old to revisit the camp. For the team at Camp Yarramundi, it was not only an honour to join Karl for a stroll down memory lane – going as far back as the 1960s – but also a case of déjà vu.
Camp Yarramundi recently welcomed over 120 children and young people with neurodiverse conditions for The Sensory Gym’s® Camp Jabiru 2023, making it another successful week at the camp. See what parents had to say about the camp.
Camp Yarramundi’s legacy is set to be enriched after the Y NSW successfully secured $44 million to transform the site for future generations.
As the holiday season approaches, the Y NSW would like to wish its members a very merry time over the break. Changed opening hours are being introduced at Y NSW centres over the holiday period.
With Greater Sydney plunged into lockdown, the Y NSW is staying committed to connection, offering virtual opportunities to promote active wellness at home for the young and the young at heart.
During the month of October, the Y NSW is encouraging all young people to “Tune In” with the Y.
The Y NSW is celebrating 30 years of National Child Protection Week by rolling out one of the first child safety models co-designed by children and young people across a country. The Y NSW, which operates 27 Recreation and Leisure Facilities in NSW and the ACT, is demonstrating its continued commitment as a leader in ensuring children and young people are safe through its “Stay Safe, Tell Someone” program.
YMCA NSW is pleased to announce it has been awarded the tender for the management and operation of the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge (SOPL).
As an approved provider of the NSW Active Kids program, we are making it easier for kids to be active with the $100 Active Kids Rebate, that can be claimed on YMCA recreational programs.
You awake to the peaceful sounds of nature, no car sounds or sirens to be heard. In winter, there can be a thick fog which makes the camp feel like it is high in the mountains. If the group is quiet enough, you can sometimes even spot a wallaby or two grazing in the fields.
As Jess is secured to the swing, she asks if she has to go to the top. I tell her that she only has to go as far as she thinks she could possibly go, then to try and go one baby step further.
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