Holiday Camps at Shakespear Lodge
Looking for an unforgettable adventure for your kids these school holidays?
Look no further than The Y Shakespear Lodge on the beautiful Whangaparaoa coast
We've got a week packed with epic activities like orienteering, archery, kayaking, swimming, and so much more. Your kids will have the time of their lives making new friends, exploring wide open spaces and discovering a whole new level of independence for 6-14 year olds.
Sign them up for a week of fun, laughter, and memories they'll keep forever.
Safe & Fun Holiday Camps
At The Y, we ensure you child's safety and fun go hand in hand.
- Top-Notch Safety: We're OutdoorsMark Audited and Certified - for Climbing, Abseiling, and High Ropes. Rest easy knowing all our staff are police checked and fully trained.
- YMCA North is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). We're leading the way in child safety. Find out more
- Financial Support: WINZ Subsidies are available for eligible families, making it easier for everyone to join the fun.
- Trusted and Accredited. We're Ministry of Social Development Audited & Accredited, ensuring the highest standards in everything we do.
Key Info
Location
1503 Whangaparaoa Road, Shakespear Regional Park
Army Bay, Whangaparaoa
Contact Details
Phone: 09 424 7111
Holiday Camps
Jump Outdoors (6 to 7-year-olds)
Discover Outdoors (8 to 11-year-olds)
Explore Outdoors (12 to 14-year-olds)
Dates & Pricing
- 13-17 January 2025 (8 to 14 years) $650 per camper
- 13-15 January 2025 (6 to 7 years) $490 per camper
Price includes overnight accommodation, meals, activities and all equipment. Transport available from two Auckland locations for the 13-17 January camp, at no additional cost.
Blast Outdoors Day Camp 2025:
Blast Outdoors (7 to 14-year-olds)
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Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 January
Price includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, activities and all equipment.
Drop off children between 8:15am - 8:45am.
Pick up children between 5pm - 5.30pm.
Jump Outdoors (6-7 year olds)
Offering our youngest campers a change to experience the exciting outdoors in a safe and caring environment. Activities could include some Kiwi classics like climbing, high ropes, bush skills, confidence or team building activities, or archery!
Group games and hanging out with children of a similar age makes this camp the perfect way to start your outdoors journey, making new friends and being active along the way
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Discover Outdoors (8-11 year olds)
Offering kids a chance to meet and hang out with campers of a similar age. The focus of this week is on outdoor activities - ranging from climbing, kayaking, orienteering, raft building and archery. Gaining skills and confidence in these is a fantastic way to prepare kids for New Zealand's great outdoors.
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Explore Outdoors (12-14 year olds)
A great way to make and hang out with friends of a similar age who enjoy the same things, while getting stuck into cool outdoor activities. Campers get to help design their own programme with activities early in the week providing the skills for an outdoor mission later in the week. From going bush to a water-based mission, who knows where the Explorers will end up.
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READY TO BOOK?
Our holiday camps include
Accommodation
Dorm style accommodation. Campers can request to be in the same room as friends.
The Y staff are in cabins next to the campers - on duty overnight if needed.
Meals
Nutritious meals are included in the programme and dietary requirements can be catered for.
Activities
A wide range of 'Challenge by Choice' activities with any specialty equipment included.
Transport
Transport options to and from camp - from two central Auckland locations.
Or make your own way to and from camp.
Start of Camp - Drop Off Times (Monday)
Drop off at Camp - arriving between 9 am, and 9:30 am. Bus from The Y Mt Albert departs at 8 am; Bus From The Y North Shore departs at 9 am
End of Camp - Pick Up Times (Friday)
Pick up from Camp - by 1:30 pm. Bus back to The Y North Shore - arriving at 2:15 pm; Bus back to The Y Mt Albert - arriving at 2:45 pm
(Traffic Permitting)
Need more info?
Get in touch with our friendly staff
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Paying for Camps
Is there financial assistance available for Camp?
The Y is a Ministry of Social Development approved provider and eligible families can apply for WINZ support. please contact WINZ directly to see what you are eligible for.
Can I use Ministry of Health Support Days to help with the fees?
Yes. You will need five full days to cover the whole programme or we can use a combination of funded support days and financial payment to cover the costs.
Are you supported by agencies like Oranga Tamariki or Barnados?
Yes. The Y works with these and other agencies to assist children to attend holiday camps. Please contact your caseworker to discuss how they can support a child to attend.
Booking Information for first-time bookers
Secure online booking
Our online booking system makes registering for camp a simple process. Once registered on AimyPlus - follow the booking instructions to select your programme, your price, and the transport options available.
Remember your login details so you can book for future programmes and make changes to current bookings.
For family bookings
Set up an account for your family and register. If you already have an AimyPlus account, you can use those login details - ensure to check and update your details.
For funded bookings
If you're supporting a family, set up an account for them - so each family has its own account. If they already have an AimyPlus account, they can use those login details. You can include your contact details on their booking, and we will be in touch with you to arrange payment.