Picton Camp

SVA Picton Volunteer Camp 🌿

Come along with the Student Volunteer Army for a weekend of volunteering, adventure, and good times in beautiful Picton!

This camp is a chance to get out of Christchurch, meet other SVA volunteers, give back to the local community, and make a positive impact through a range of volunteering activities around Picton. Whether you’ve been involved with SVA for years or this is your first event, everyone is welcome.

We’ll spend the weekend working together on meaningful community projects, exploring the area, and enjoying some classic camping fun. Expect a mix of volunteering, social activities, time outdoors, and plenty of opportunities to get to know other students.

What to expect

- Meeting other UC students and volunteers
- Time to explore beautiful Picton
- Shared meals and camp activities
- A weekend focused on giving back to the community

- Community volunteering projects including:

• Track maintenance and tree planting

• Maintaining the Crossroads facilities

• Organising the local SPCA space

• And many more...

What to bring

Camping essentials

• Tent (if you have one)

• Sleeping bag

• Pillow

• Sleeping mat or air mattress

• Warm layers

• Comfortable clothes

• Clothes for volunteering

• Waterproof jacket

• Warm hat and beanie

• Comfortable shoes or tramping shoes

• Extra socks

• Towel

• Toiletries

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Water bottle

• Head torch or torch

• Phone and charger/power bank

For volunteering

• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Reusable drink bottle

• Small backpack for the day

Nice to have

• Snacks

• Board or card games

• Sunglasses

• Camera

• Earplugs

Please pack for changeable weather and bring enough warm, dry clothing for the whole weekend. Space in transport may be limited, so try to keep your gear reasonably compact.

Most importantly, bring a positive attitude and be ready to get stuck in! 💚

More information about transport, accommodation, meals, volunteering activities, and the weekend schedule will be provided closer to the camp.