Human Rites Family Connection Camp

Easter has always been a threshold: an ending and a beginning. This year, cross it together as a family in the bush.

Over three nights and four days at Kariong, families step out of the everyday and into something older. There’s time in nature and time around the fire, alongside other families who want the same thing: to be closer to each other, and to themselves.

There are no screens and no rush. Each day there will be opportunities for kids and teens to go on guided adventures or make things and play games with experienced mentors. Parents get space to slow down, join the men’s and women’s circles, or simply sit with other parents while the children play. In the evenings everyone comes back together for fireside stories, music and dance.

On Easter Sunday morning we’ll gather for a family ceremony to honour what we’re leaving behind and what we’re carrying forward.

What’s included

• 3 nights’ camping (BYO tent), or a bunkhouse upgrade

• All meals cooked on site by our chef, from Friday dinner to Monday brunch.

• Daily mentor-led adventures and activities for kids and teens

• Men’s Fire Circle and Women’s Circle

• Family values sessions to take home with you

• Fireside stories, music and dance

• Easter Sunday ceremony

• Exclusive use of the camp: no other groups on site

The food
Hearty, protein-rich meals built on seasonal produce. We use organic where possible, pesticide-free local produce and grass-fed meat, and we cook without seed oils. We cater for dietary requirements; just tell us when you book.

Where you’ll sleep
Most families camp in their own tents. Cars stay in the car park unless absolutely necessary. Please let us know if you plan on using a caravan or camper trailer. We only have a few spaces for these setups.

For families without camping gear, there are bunkhouse rooms: shared, close-quarters rooms for $30 per person for the whole weekend. Places are limited. You will need to provide your own sheets and linen etc.

Who it’s for
Families with children of any age. Every child attends with a parent or guardian. Children under 3 come free.

Your guides
Human Rites is a Central Coast organisation running rites-of-passage programs for young people, adults and families. The camp is led by Allister & Jenna Logan, with a team of experienced mentors.

Super/Early Bird Prices
The first 30 places are at early-bird prices, until they sell out.

We acknowledge the Guringai mob and salt water people, Traditional Custodians of the land where we gather.