The Y Camp Yarramundi

04/05/2026

This is your moment to shape what Australia talks about next.

The Matter of Public Importance will be debated by young people across the country.

The question is… what issue leads that conversation?
You’ve got just under 2 weeks to put it forward.

🗓 Consultation closes 8 May.
https://forms.gle/1QSkGXF23GQjQUht7

Step in. Speak up. Help shape the national conversation.

22/04/2026

🌏 Earth Day 2026 | Building a More Sustainable Camp Yarramundi 🌿

This Earth Day, we’re proud to share how the new Camp Yarramundi has been designed with sustainability in mind.

The redevelopment is about more than creating new buildings - it’s about caring for this beautiful site and ensuring it can be enjoyed by future generations. From the very beginning, environmental responsibility has guided our decisions.

✨ What makes the new Camp Yarramundi sustainable?
• Solar power and smart infrastructure to support lower energy use
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Improved water management, including water‑saving fixtures and better stormwater control
• Energy‑efficient buildings designed to reduce environmental impact
• Respect for the surrounding bushland, with careful site planning and regeneration
• Durable, low‑maintenance materials chosen to extend the life of the camp and reduce waste

Most importantly, the new Camp supports people as well as the planet - creating accessible, inclusive spaces where young people can connect with nature and learn the value of caring for their environment.

Happy Earth Day 🌱

09/04/2026

Camps are not just great for young people – they also support communities.

The Australian Camps Association National Camps Census shows the sector contributes $1.7 billion to the Australian economy and supports thousands of jobs across the country.

ACA Members are proud to contribute to local communities across Australia, by hosting school groups and working with local suppliers and staff.

02/04/2026

🐰Happy Easter Campers! 🐣
We've created this virtual easter egg hunt around camp. How many can you find?🔍
Don't be fooled, some eggs are hidden incredibly well. 🧐 Answers will be posted in the comments next week.

31/03/2026

🛠🚧The Camp Yarramundi Redevelopment Project Begins🚧🛠

As demolition begins on our historic camp buildings, we find ourselves holding mixed emotions - sadness as we farewell a cherished era, and excitement as we look ahead to a new beginning. The true history of Camp Yarramundi is not found in its buildings, but in the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped it over time.

Since 1937, Camp Yarramundi has had a profound impact on tens of thousands of people across New South Wales. This redevelopment project ensures that this legacy continues - stronger, safer, and ready to serve future generations.

Over the past 89 years, countless individuals have passed through the camp as campers and staff. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the memories you have created and the contributions you have made. You are an enduring part of Camp Yarramundi’s story, and we warmly invite you to be part of its future.

Please stay tuned for further updates as the project progresses.

24/03/2026

⛺️Camps build confident, resilient young people.😄
The new Australian Camps Association National Camps Census shows Australian camps hosted 3.96 million visits in 2024, with schools making up the majority of participants.
At camps across Australia, every day young people build confidence, teamwork and independence through outdoor experiences.
Learn more about the national findings and the role camps play in shaping young Australians. https://auscamps.asn.au/about/latest-news/media-release-new-report-reveals-camps-are-vital

20/03/2026

Celebrating Neurodiversity Week
Here is a feature on our annual Camp Jabiru with The Sensory Gym, a week long program for Neurodiverse kids, hear from the parents the positive impacts of the program.

https://www.ymcansw.org.au/news-and-media/news/parents-rave-about-camp-jaribu-2023-at-yarramundi/

17 May 2023 - Camp Yarramundi recently welcomed over 120 children and young people with neurodiverse conditions for The Sensory Gym’s® Camp Jabiru 2023, making it another successful week at the camp. See what parents had to say about the camp.

16/03/2026

🌈It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

🌻At Camp Yarramundi we offer a safe inclusive space for all the different minds to flourish, providing an adventure for all.

🌿Evidence shows that nature-based therapy can help neurodivergent children thrive. The same can be said for experiential and nature-based learning for neurodiverse young people. The outdoors offers autonomy, independence, improved wellbeing and lifelong feelings of connectedness with nature. At Camp Yarramundi we see the positive impacts every single day.

🌟Here is to all the different minds who come together to work and stay at camp - we celebrate you!🌟

06/03/2026

Big changes coming to The Y Camp Yarramundi! Take a sneak peak at some of the designs for our new inclusive outdoor education centre, due to reopen by 2028 👀

04/03/2026

HEADS UP: Big news at the foot of the Blue Mountains: Camp Yarramundi has just received development approval for a major redevelopment designed so kids and families of all abilities can genuinely take part in outdoor adventure, not watch from the sidelines.

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Cox Architecture’s plan (for The Y NSW) puts accessibility at the centre, with “every activity, trail and cabin” designed from the outset to remove barriers and support participation.
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Here’s what’s coming:
• Expanded accommodation for around 400 students, plus upgraded recreation and dining facilities.
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• A new multipurpose building with flexible spaces for community organisations, wellness programs and team-building retreats.
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• Thoughtful site design: raised boardwalks, native landscaping and materials intended to reduce ecological impact, all set among rivers and forest.
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• A big capacity lift overall (from 260 to 466 guests), including six new architect-designed lodges and upgraded cabins to contemporary accessibility standards.
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• More inclusive adventure infrastructure (including ropes courses, swings, climbing/abseiling and team challenge zones) to help more people participate at the same time.
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This is the kind of project that makes the Blue Mountains region shine: nature, learning, confidence-building—and access that’s built in, not bolted on later.

If you’re a school, youth group, community organisation, or a family who’s been waiting for an outdoor camp that actually works for diverse needs, keep an eye on this. Construction is expected to start in the coming months, with reopening aiming for late 2027.

FULL STORY: https://architectureau.com/articles/accessible-outdoor-camp-in-blue-mountains-receives-development-approval