An Adventure To Never, Never Forget!
Variety NT Adventure Camp is held in the Northern Territory over one week in the July school holidays and the lovely cool Dry Season. The camp can cater for up to 24 teenagers, aged 13 to 18, plus carers and volunteers. The Adventure Camp is aimed at providing children with a mild to moderate disability and disadvantaged children a unique experience away from their day-to-day routines in a safe and secure environment.
The camp is held at Goanna Park, which is located 90kms east of Darwin on the Arnhem highway at Annaburroo Station. The site houses large camping grounds, kitchen & hall facility with outdoor undercover area, ablutions & laundry, a large billabong, rocky outcrops, bush walkways, a building housing 5 separate bedrooms and a medical centre with several bedrooms.
All participants have 3 healthy and hearty meals per day plus morning and afternoon tea and snacks when requested. Campers and rostered carers sleep in large, screened tents under the trees and beautiful starlit sky.
2025 Camp Applications Now Open!
Application close COB 31st May 2025.
The Variety NT Adventure Camp is run purely on volunteer power, which is an incredible achievement, and we need all hands-on deck again in 2025 to create an incredible experience.
Variety – the Children’s Charity NT invites, enthusiastic volunteers to be part of the 2025 Variety NT Adventure Camp! This unforgettable experience runs from Saturday, 28 June, to Friday, 4 July 2025, at the Goanna Park Junior Police Rangers Youth Facility, located 90km east of Darwin on the Arnhem Highway.
Each year, we host the Variety NT Adventure Camp for teenagers with mild to moderate disabilities. Campers enjoy an exciting outdoor experience, sleeping in large, screened tents and participating in activities such as fi shing, water sports, crafts, disco and talent shows.
Our program is designed to support the teenagers to:
· Build self-esteem and confidence
· Encourage campers to step outside their comfort zones
· Develop life skills
· Foster friendships and connections
Why Volunteer?
Adventure Camp is powered entirely by volunteers, and we need your help to create an incredible experience for kids! By volunteering, you’ll play a vital role in giving teenagers with disabilities the chance to have fun, build confi dence, and create unforgettable memories. Your support will directly impact their lives, providing them with opportunities they may not otherwise have.
Not only will you be making a real difference, but you’ll also experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from seeing a teenager’s face light up with excitement and achievement. The friendships, laughter, and heartwarming moments you’ll share make this a truly rewarding experience.
Volunteers are provided with meals and basic accommodation for the week. While we prefer volunteers who can stay for the full camp, we welcome applications for part-time support.
Join us and be part of something truly special—where your time, energy, and kindness can change a teenager’s life!
Applications close at midnight on 31 May 2025.
Available Volunteer Roles
We have a range of volunteer positions available to help make this year’s Variety NT Adventure Camp a success. Whether you enjoy working directly with campers or supporting behind the scenes, there’s a role for you!
Available Positions:
🟢Senior Carer: Supports one or more campers throughout the camp, ensuring their well-being and providing care at all times.
🟢 Junior Carer: Assists Senior Carers in supporting campers and helping with daily activities.
🟢 Nurse/Medical Support: Manages the medical centre, oversees camper medications, ensures they are administered on time, and maintains fi rst aid supplies.
🟢 Camp Caterer: Plans menus and shopping lists before camp, sets up the kitchen, and manages meal preparation, cleaning, and stock control throughout the week.
🟢 Kitchen Hand: Supports the Camp Caterer with meal prep, cleaning, and kitchen duties.
🟢 Housekeeping: Helps with general cleaning and laundry to keep the camp running smoothly.
🟢 General Hand/Maintenance: Maintains the campsite, checks tents, and manages waste disposal.
🟢 Driver: Drives the bus to and from camp according to the scheduled activities.
Every role plays a vital part in creating a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our campers. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, contact the Variety NT office at 08 8981 2544 or [email protected]
👉To Donate to Variety NT Adventure Camp CLICK HERE
👉To Sponsor an Adventure Camper ($1,400 per camper) please contact 08 8981 2544 / email [email protected] click HERE
👉To find out how you can get involved with Variety as a Volunteer or Corporate Sponsor CLICK HERE
SPONSOR A CAMPER!
Make a real difference with your donations and sponsor a Variety NT Adventure Camp Kid. Apart from the incredible impact you will have on this kids’ life you will receive a letter with information about your chosen Camper, recognition on our social media pages and an invitation to MEET your sponsored Adventure Camper at our Picnic Day down at the Darwin Waterfront.
To find out more and sponsor a Variety NT Adventure Camp Kid click the button below
Welcome to the Top End!
Teenagers, 13 – 18 years old, are invited nationwide to attend the camp. The Variety Tents in each State/Territory source applicants from schools and organisations and forward application forms to the Variety NT office for processing. A carer also attends with children from each State/Territory.
Each Variety Tent pays the participant fee for each camper they send to Darwin, as well as the cost of the camper and carers return airfare to Darwin. Variety NT funds the cost of the carers catering and entry costs to activities while at the camp and all other associated costs.
Physical and creative activities
Whilst at Goanna Park, the campers participate in physical and creative activities as well as a variety of sightseeing excursions.
Activities included: Fishing, Disco Night, Sports and Games, lots of water activities (swimming, waterslides, wave pool).
When not out and about during the day, the children partake in pillion sporting and creative activities, bush walking, a Talent Show, a Disco, story-telling and star gazing!
Thank You Sponsors
Positive Outcomes
The Junior Police Rangers (JPR’s) attend the Variety NT Adventure Camp as young carers and mentors for the National participants. Also attending is several JPR graduates as Junior Carers extending their knowledge to the younger JPR’s under the supervision of Senior Carers and Volunteers. In this circumstance, there is a nurturing and development of future carers who also assist at other local events in a similar role or as young volunteers within the community.
The documented positive outcomes for the teenage campers attending Variety NT Adventure Camp are increased development of independence, confidence, social communication and peer interactions whilst on camp which then extends when returning home to family and school environments. The camp allows children to experience challenging activities and situations with support and encouragement from experienced Senior Carers, generally associated with inclusion support services Australia wide.
My son was one of the junior police rangers on this camp and absolutely loved every minute of it, wants to volunteer again.
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WE NEED YOU!! VOLUNTEER FOR AN ADVENTURE!
Variety – the Children’s Charity NT invites, enthusiastic volunteers to be part of the 2025 Variety NT Adventure Camp! This unforgettable experience runs from Saturday, 28 June, to Friday, 4 July 2025, at the Goanna Park Junior Police Rangers Youth Facility, located 90km east of Darwin on the Arnhem Highway.
Each year, we host the Variety NT Adventure Camp for teenagers with mild to moderate disabilities. Campers enjoy an exciting outdoor experience, sleeping in large screened tents and participating in activities such as fi shing, water sports, crafts, disco and talent shows.
Our program is designed to support the teenagers to:
· Build self-esteem and confidence
· Encourage campers to step outside their comfort zones
· Develop life skills
· Foster friendships and connections
Why Volunteer?
Adventure Camp is powered entirely by volunteers, and we need your help to create an incredible experience for kids! By volunteering, you’ll play a vital role in giving teenagers with disabilities the chance to have fun, build confi dence, and create unforgettable memories. Your support will directly impact their lives, providing them with opportunities they may not otherwise have.
Not only will you be making a real difference, but you’ll also experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from seeing a teenager’s face light up with excitement and achievement. The friendships, laughter, and heartwarming moments you’ll share make this a truly rewarding experience.
Volunteers are provided with meals and basic accommodation for the week. While we prefer volunteers who can stay for the full camp, we welcome applications for part-time support.
Join us and be part of something truly special—where your time, energy, and kindness can change a teenager’s life!
Applications close at midnight on 31 May 2025.
Volunteer Roles Available
We have a range of volunteer positions available to help make this year’s Variety NT Adventure Camp a success. Whether you enjoy working directly with campers or supporting behind the scenes, there’s a role for you!
Available Positions:
🟢Senior Carer: Supports one or more campers throughout the camp, ensuring their well-being and providing care at all times.
🟢 Junior Carer: Assists Senior Carers in supporting campers and helping with daily activities.
🟢 Nurse/Medical Support: Manages the medical centre, oversees camper medications, ensures they are administered on time, and maintains fi rst aid supplies.
🟢 Camp Caterer: Plans menus and shopping lists before camp, sets up the kitchen, and manages meal preparation, cleaning, and stock control throughout the week.
🟢 Kitchen Hand: Supports the Camp Caterer with meal prep, cleaning, and kitchen duties.
🟢 Housekeeping: Helps with general cleaning and laundry to keep the camp running smoothly.
🟢 General Hand/Maintenance: Maintains the campsite, checks tents, and manages waste disposal.
🟢 Driver: Drives the bus to and from camp according to the scheduled activities.
Every role plays a vital part in creating a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our campers. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, contact the Variety NT office at 08 8981 2544 or [email protected]
👉To Donate to Variety NT Adventure Camp CLICK HERE
👉To Sponsor an Adventure Camper ($1,400 per camper) please contact 08 8981 2544 / email [email protected] click HERE
👉To find out how you can get involved with Variety as a Volunteer or Corporate Sponsor CLICK HERE