5 Tips for School Camps in Queensland Here are our top 5 tips for school camps in Queensland in 2023. 5 – Pack wisely: Whilst it is important to keep your luggage as light as you can, we know that in Queensland the weather conditions can change at any time. So, it can be important to factor in some strategic packing that includes a rain jacket, old shoes, spare underwear, a hat, and a jumper. Have sunscreen...
QCCC Mapleton Celebrates 40 years On the 16th of April 1983 on what looked like a typical Autumn Day full of sunshine, an estimated 1,500 people gathered for the official opening ceremony of the “Mapleton Holiday Centre”, now known as QCCC Mapleton. At the stroke of noon Queensland Senator Flo Bjelke-Peterson unveiled the official opening plaque. Lady Flo had driven all the way from Kingaroy in her trusty Holden Kingswood loaded with her world-famous pumpkin scones. Fast...
Top 3 excursions for schools visiting Brisbane in 2023 Looking for ideas for your School Camp in Brisbane? At QCCC Brookfield we have the pleasure of hosting many schools from all corners of our state (and even interstate), who have students who may be visiting Brisbane for the first time! As Brookfield is located so close to the Brisbane CBD, our campsite is the perfect launching pad for day excursions into Brisbane. We also provide the privacy...
Big Camp, Big Games, Big Fun Do you remember those times when your class combined with other classes in your year level to play a massive game of ‘Red Rover’ on the school oval? You had to be quick and smart about crossing to the other side of the oval. However, the fastest runner was not always the most likely to win. ‘Red Rover’ is what we would call a “big game” where a large group...
Across our four campsites, we regularly have the pleasure of hosting groups of amazing and talented musicians from all over Queensland who come together for music camps or retreats. These music camps and retreats are opportunities for groups of musicians and orchestras to gather together for not only some focused and uninterrupted practice sessions, but also a time for relationship and community building. Here are some of the key factors why music groups and orchestras choose...
Canoeing – Outdoor Education Activities Have you ever tried canoeing? It looks simple right? Well, there is in fact a lot to it, especially for a first-timer. Becoming an experienced paddler takes skill, patience, and perseverance. We have found that it is quite normal for students new to canoeing to be a little nervous at first. The wobbly canoe when stepping in it to sit down, the unfamiliar weight of the paddle, and having to work with...
Top 5 Australian Cultural Awareness Activities Australia is truly blessed to have such a culturally rich First Nations People. There is so much to learn from our Aboriginal brothers and sisters. Everything from storytelling, relationships, food, dance, the importance of place, and environment. There is something for both our heads and hearts to embrace from Aboriginal culture. Even practical approaches that can be learned from and applied to everyday living. At QCCC (Queensland Camping and Conference Centres)...
At QCCC, we currently have several employment opportunities that we are seeking applicants for (Updated 14/12/2022): QCCC Tamborine (Tamborine Mountain): Position: Administration & Guest Services Assistant - Full-time QCCC Tamborine is looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for providing outstanding client service to our guests and administrative support in our office. QCCC Tamborine is a busy 300+ bed conference centre that hosts more than 150 groups (15,000 guests) each year. The site is used for school camps,...
On Friday 28th October 2022 the annual Outdoors Queensland Awards took place online and saw outdoor recreation organisations and operators from around the state of Queensland gather virtually for the 2022 award recipients to be announced. This year QCCC’s Director, Andrew Grant, was nominated as a finalist for The Queensland Government Individual Achievement Award. Also, our good partners and friends at Triballink were nominated as a finalist for The Queensland Government Outdoor Recreation Award. The results: We congratulate...
The Sleeping Bag versus Sheets and a Blanket - The Great Camping Dilemma It is an age-old argument when preparing for camp, do I pack a sleeping bag or take single sheets and a blanket? The sleeping bag is easy to just roll up and take with your luggage, whereas sheets and blankets make you feel a bit more snuggly and give you more space to move in bed but have to fit into the luggage. However, sleeping...