Our field - perfect for capture the flag, soccer, rugby, volleyball, problem solving, team building, relays, small groups and tenting

The wharf is a special place - for swimming, for thinking, for prayer, for a quiet stroll, maybe catch a fish. No better place to catch a sunrise and be amazed afresh at the beauty of creation!

Sailing boats can be launched off the beach - Parua Bay is known as a sailing destination and hosts regular racing events

Sheltered gentle sloping beach right out in front of the camp at Parua Bay, Whangarei, NZ.

Take a guitar and a group of teenagers and watch as friendships are formed, musical talents explored and beautiful music made

HOLYground camp building a few years ago prior to a coat of paint!

ice hockey is a loved activity at our HOLYground Kids Camps!! (minus the ice but with all the slippery action)

Huge trees provide the perfect launching spot for a number of rope swings, always a favourite at HOLYground Kids Camps

Team work, friendships, challenges and fun during field games at a HOLYground Youth Camp

Traditional summer games like volleyball are always popular at HOLYground kids and youth camps

Our large multi-purpose hall at HOLYground has space for indoor games and get-to-know-yous

With folding tables and stackable chairs, the hall can be configured to your groups dining requirements

A roaring bonfire makes a true youth camp! Don't forget the marshmellows...

With a spacious wrap-around deck there is plenty of space to admire the view, the sports action on the field, or engage in deep conversation over a cup of tea during your camp

lining up in teams to wait for the next challenge at a HOLYground Kids Camp

We have a lot of musical talent in our leadership group, and we love to worship together

HOLYground camp leaders come from all sorts of schools, churches, backgrounds, cultures and each brings their giftings to share

Each HOLYground youth or kids camp has a theme.. this one was 'Giants and Grasshoppers'

Whats a camp without a concert? Above is the judging panel offering their feedback on a teams performance

Jumping off the Parua Bay Wharf at the end of the road is a much loved activity for our older leaders.. best avoided at low tide and be careful around the oysters

At HOLYground our emphasis is on building meaningful relationships between young and old, asking and answering the big questions, rather than just being entertained

Enjoying the beauty of Gods creation at the wharf - a perfect place for reflection, prayer and inspiration

Our super-slippery steep waterslide always has a queue during a HOLYground Kids Camp

Launch yourself down our super-slippery slide and see if you can reach the end of the mats!!

A few twists and turns always keep a HOLYground Youth Camp interesting - in this case, eat your dinner using any kitchen utensil as long as its not a knife/fork/spoon!

Easter Camps are our most long-standing Kids Camp. The programme varies each year.. in this case we were re-enacting the Palm Sunday celebrations.. just waiting for the donkey to arrive!

dawn of a new day down at the wharf.. what a glorious creation God has made!

The 3 crosses on the hill serve as a reminder of the reason HOLYground exists - Jesus died, and has risen!!

HOLYground is close by to all the walks and beaches the Whangarei Heads have to offer.. Late night or early morning climbs up Mt Manaia can be incorporated into a HOLYground Youth Camp

Jumping off the wharf at the end of the road into the beautiful Parua Bay is a favourite HOLYground Youth Camp activity.. just watch out for oyster cuts and avoid low tide

HOLYground Kids and Youth Camps rely on a small army of dedicated volunteer cooks to cater up ample delicious and nutricious meals to fuel the days action

There is heaps of space around the property to run team building activities from physical challenges, to scavenger hunts, photo competitions, spot-light, Go home stay home, burma trails, Animal Survival, ropes activities and more

At high tide, the beach in front of HOLYground is perfect for water sports including biscuiting, water skiing and wakeboarding... Our volunteers regularly contribute their boats and time to give HOLYground campers the ride of their lives

The bay in front of HOLYground is a popular place for our leaders to make a public declaration of faith by being baptised

Indoor games such as table tennis, cards, jigsaw puzzles and more keep our campers busy on a wet day at camp

The waters of Parua Bay are perfect for kayak expeditions either around the mangroves, to the wharf, or for the more intrepid over to the island at the mouth of the bay

The Parua Bay Christian Youth Haven is just that - a haven for young and old

Low cost, high enjoyment activities such as field games build relationships and fitness during HOLYground kids camps

Parua Bay is a truly beautiful haven to come away from the business of life and be restored

One of the things we value at HOLYground is encouraging our young people to connect with the community they are part of, and to realise they can make a contribution, We generally focus at least 1 youth camp per year on community service of some description.