malmsbury

The Doxa Camp at Malmsbury provides young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the opportunity to participate in an innovative, educational and enriching camp experience that their life circumstances would otherwise preclude.

The camp was established in 1976 and was Doxa's first major youth program. The campsite is located about 14 kilometres from Malmsbury on 1.7 hectares of lightly timbered land that slopes down from the entrance of Vaughan Springs Road to the banks of the Loddon River.

The camp accommodates up to 71 people. Each year, children from disadvantaged schools enjoy a bush camping experience. The usual length of stay is two nights/three days. There is one purpose built bedroom that is wheelchair accessible.

Teachers are accommodated in separate rooms with en-suites.

Doxa highly subsidises the cost of the camp ensuring that it is affordable to all students.

The Doxa Malmsbury Camp is accredited by the Australian Camping Association Inc. through the Australian Campsite Accreditation Program.

The Facilities

In 2007, the camp received a one million dollar overhaul ensuring that campers enjoy comfortable accommodation in beautiful surroundings with facilities and equipment to allow for fun filled days of activities on the property.

Facilities include
• Accommodation building includes bedrooms and bathrooms; 2 bunks per room;
• Hydronic heating
• Mattresses and pillows are provided;
• Large outdoor covered BBQ area and picnic area;
• Several play areas and equipment; large oval;
• Concert Stage; Home theatre;
• Large gymnasium, recreation room and dining room;
• Outdoor oven.
Campers will need to bring their own sleeping bags or sheets, pillow cases and towels.

Activities include
• volleyball and team sports;
• pool and table tennis;
• team events, games, karaoke;
• bushwalking;
• trampoline and ropes course.

Who is eligible to attend?

Eligible schools will be notified by mail in October every year.

We are located at:
1000 Vaughan Springs Road, Drummond Vic 3446

Our Postal Address is:
PO Box 197, Malmsbury, Vic 3446

Telephone: 5473 4310