2024 Camp Perthes Australia Application

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Hip, hip, hooray!

In 2024, we're celebrating 12 consecutive years of Camp Perthes. We now have camps in 3 different countries, and adding a 4th & 5th in 2025 & 2026. Thank you to everyone who believed in us, as we continue to dream, grow, and bring joy to children with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

 

  • camp perthes is an overnight camp for CHILDREN WITH LEGG-CALVE-PERTHES DISEASE, AGES 7-15

  • CAMP APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 12th, 2023, submissions after deadline will not be considered

  • CAMPER FEE: $400 AUD (INCLUDES EVERYTHING, food, accommodations, activities, excursions) DUE IN July

  • CAMP FACILITY: PGL KINDILAN adventure camp

  • LOCATION: redland bay, QUEENSLAND, Australia

  • NEARBY Airports: BRISBANE (BNE), 45 min drive to camp

  • CAMP STARTS: monDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 @ 3pm

  • CAMP ENDS: Friday, september 29 @ 11am

  • more details listed in camp application

  • camp volunteer applications are AVAILABLE NOW

  • see below for list of camp activities & events

  • we hope to see you at our 6th camp perthes AU! Your kid will love it!

 
 
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Camp Activities & Fun

  • Survivor Challenge

  • Archery

  • Water Balloons At War

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt

  • Swimming

  • Kayaking

  • Indoor Games & Movie Nights

  • Superhero Lunch Party

  • Amusement Park (Movie World)

  • Pirate Treasure Hunt

  • Climbing Wall

  • Prizes & Trophies

  • Obstacle Course

  • Night Safari & Glow Parade

  • Camp Perthes Talent Show

  • Nature Hike & Survivalist Class

  • Team Building Challenge

  • Carnival Bingo

  • and much, much more!

Additional Info

  1. Rules, regulations, schedules, and other camp requirements, will be sent via email over the next few weeks/months. Please follow us on social media for other updates and announcements. We will also email info through our Perthes Brief, so please sign up for that, as well.

  2. Photos, videos, and other media of your child, may be used and freely shared on our social media channels, so in order to apply to Camp Perthes, all parents must agree to these terms.

  3. Camp Volunteer applications will be available early August. You must be at least 19 years old to apply.

  4. You can find other people dealing with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease in Australia and surrounding countries, by visiting our Perthes Family Locator or joining our Camp Perthes Australia facebook group.

  5. Again, Australia Camp Applications are due by TBD. Applications we receive after that date will not be accepted (unless special circumstances). Due to the overwhelming amount of applicants we get every year, there are no exceptions. If you have important questions or immediate concerns, please email us at info@pertheskids.org.

 
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Camp Perthes AU

Thank you for choosing Camp Perthes for this one-of-a-kind experience for your child dealing with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Perthes Kids Foundation is here to support you and your family by providing specialized programs and events, that motivate, educate and participate in Perthes activities, research and awareness, for the global Perthes community. Hope to see you this Summer!