QCCC Mapleton

16 Apr

Posted at 14:51h in QCCC Mapleton

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...

14 Mar

Posted at 10:01h in QCCC Mapleton

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...

23 Feb

Posted at 10:31h in Noosa, Packages, QCCC Brookfield, QCCC Mapleton, QCCC Tamborine

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...

07 Feb

Posted at 17:01h in QCCC Mapleton

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...

12 Jan

Posted at 17:16h in Packages, QCCC Mapleton

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)...

30 Nov

Posted at 16:57h in Our Staff, QCCC Mapleton, QCCC Tamborine

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,...

06 Oct

Posted at 12:51h in Noosa, Packages, QCCC Expeditions, QCCC Mapleton

Top 3 best tent-camping options for Queensland Schools: There’s increasing demand for tent-camping for schools in Queensland, particularly in the adventurous middle school years, Grade 7 through 9.  We look through some of the best tent-camping options available for schools in Southeast Queensland and why they’re worth a look for teachers looking for beautiful locations and great activity options. Kidcaff Farm at Mapleton: A few years ago, the sought-after QCCC Mapleton Outdoor Education Centre purchased a...

24 Aug

Posted at 14:56h in Noosa, QCCC Brookfield, QCCC Mapleton, QCCC Tamborine

The story of coffee at QCCC   Have you heard the news? That’s right, FREE coffee for teachers on school camps at QCCC! At QCCC we understand that coffee is important to our guests and therefore an important part of the hospitality experience. Many Australians have their favourite bean or brew that they may stick to religiously. Many Australians also appreciate the personal touch that their local café has to their service by knowing you by name, and...

18 Jul

Posted at 17:05h in Noosa, Packages, QCCC Brookfield, QCCC Mapleton, QCCC Tamborine

Team Dynamic Skills What are the qualities of a good and effective team? What is the most valuable thing about being in a team? There are many possible answers to these questions, however, the value of team is truly something learned in action through having a positive team experience. Children may start to learn teamwork skills within their home family context, the classroom, the sporting field, Scouts, or a club setting. All these contexts are great for...

13 Jul

Posted at 10:11h in Noosa, Packages, QCCC Brookfield, QCCC Mapleton, QCCC Tamborine

TOP 5 Outdoor Education and Camp ministry Apps By Jonathan Bestwick - QCCC Outdoor Education Supervisor   Smart devices in outdoor education are a controversial topic. Smart devices are here to stay, so how can we use them to enhance rather than take away from an outdoor learning experience? In choosing only 5 apps across the whole Outdoor Education/Camp ministry world I have gone for a diverse mix of apps as well as a range of...