THE CYC CAMP DIFFERENCE
Where Friendship and Fun Meet
Bring your group to CYC The Island and enjoy a camp environment designed for genuine connection. Whether you are planning a community gathering, company team program or social retreat, the CYC The Island offers a welcoming space where friendships grow stronger. Enjoy great food, shared activities and relaxed evenings that help your group unwind, bond and create lasting memories.
Build Community
Shared experiences and time away from routine help your group form deeper bonds and meaningful connections.
Skilled CAMP Staff
Our friendly team understands how to support a wide range of community groups, helping you plan smoothly and enjoy a hassle-free camp experience.
Caring Hospitality
Enjoy hearty meals, comfortable facilities and warm service that keep your group feeling valued from start to finish.
Flexible EVENT Spaces
Whether you are running workshops, presentations or games, our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces support every type of group program.
Community Group Bonding OVer Camp
Quality Time with People Who Matter
An extended time away together creates space for real connection. Whether your group is bonding over shared interests, building new skills, or simply catching up without the rush of everyday life, camp gives you the freedom to focus on each other. We take the time to understand the purpose of your group and support you in creating an experience that helps everyone grow.
Our friendly and experienced staff work alongside your leaders to make planning simple. With flexible facilities, a wide range of activities, helpful resources and great catering, we ensure your group feels supported from arrival to departure.
We look forward to partnering with you to create a memorable camp experience for you and your guests.
A Better Way to Prepare for Camp
Your Easiest Community Camp Planning Experience
Organising a community camp shouldn’t feel overwhelming. At CYC The Island, we make planning straightforward by removing the usual stress around room allocations, dietary needs, schedules and paperwork. Our simple self-service portal allows your group leaders to upload details, access important documents and stay on top of risk management requirements with ease.
Our staff work closely with your organiser to understand your goals and ensure your program runs smoothly from start to finish.
We’re excited to partner with you to create an enjoyable, meaningful and memorable experience for your whole group.
Comfortable Facilities for Your Group Camp
A Setting for Conversation, Connection & Growth
With accommodation for around 200 guests across two comfortable accommodation areas, there is plenty of space to sleep, meet and share meals in a warm, supportive environment. From purpose-built function rooms and dining spaces to outdoor areas and nearby beaches, we provide the perfect backdrop for team building, learning & connecting. Click ‘Resources’ below for the site map.
Modern Ensuited Guest Rooms
Heated, modern ensuited cabins and lodge-style rooms accommodating over 200 guests. Each space features private bathrooms, sturdy bunks, single/queen bed and comfortable layouts.
Multiple Function & Breakout Rooms
Flexible indoor spaces available across the site for group meetings, small-group sessions or workshop-style programmes. Great for performances, discussion and reflection.
Indoor Auditorium & Gymnasium
A full-size indoor gym hall with conference-style function room features, ideal for large-group sessions, assemblies, indoor sports or rainy-day programs.
Onsite activities
Guests can enjoy a range of programmed activities, including a low-ropes course, giant swing, flying fox, archery, abseiling tower, the Circatron and indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
Sports Ovals
Well-maintained grass ovals for sports, group games and team challenges that offer plenty of open space for football, wide games, ball sports and group outdoor activities.
Easy beach access
Cowes beach is just a short walk from our site, offering easy access to the sand and sea for guests to enjoy.
Catering Service
CYC’s in-house catering prepares full meal services for large groups, ensuring hearty, balanced meals that match active camp schedules while catering for various dietary needs.
Self-Catering Kitchen & Dining Areas
For smaller groups or self-managed stays, modern kitchens and dining rooms are provided to give groups flexibility to cook and serve meals themselves when preferred.
Heated outdoor pool
Our solar-heated 20-metre swimming pool is a standout feature for guests, professionally supervised by certified pool lifeguards to ensure a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.
Catering & Food For Your Group
What’s cooking? LET’S Find Out!
We pride ourselves in being able to cater delicious meals for all guests including those who have special dietary requirements. We will guide you every step of the way to help plan your camps perfect food experience. Hearty servings because active campers are hungry campers!
It all starts with you!
You tell us who is coming, what their dietary needs are and what menu preferences you have.
Planning your meal experience
Our catering team aligns your dietary needs with your requests and creates a menu for your group. Ensuring all diet’s are covered, including anaphylaxis, allergies, etc.
Ensuring your meals are tasty and safe
When you arrive at camp your teacher, who is allocated to diets, will meet with a member of our catering team. This is to double check our records and to run you through our serving process to ensure food safety is upheld.
Enjoy Your Meal
This means that every meal that is served to you is planned, prepared and served not only with careful intention, but it’s also delicious!Stories From Other Camps
EXPLORE INSPIRING CAMP STORIES & TIPS
Discover real-life experiences from past campers, expert advice for planning your next camp and uplifting stories that show the power of community, nature and shared values.
resources for Community Group Camp Planning
Start Planning Here
Explore the key resources that will guide you in planning a seamless community group camp experience. From accommodation layouts to safety policies, our comprehensive resources ensure that every detail of your camp is covered.
parent Resources
Site Risk Management Plan
activities risk management plans
General Activity Hazards
HIGH ELEMENT ACTIVITIES
Low ELEMENT ACTIVITIES
Our group had an amazing time at CYC The Island, the staff were friendly and very accomodating to our needs."
The food was awesome, the rooms were comfortable and the site looked immaculate. A very enjoyable weekend."
The activities were not just fun for the kids but also for the adults. The laughs at the Giant Swing seeing some of the oldies give it ago made our camp."
From the first phone call to running the camp, CYC made it so easy to plan and make our camp so successful. Everyone had a great time and the program went smoothly."
I loved the activities and playing in the pool on the hot days. I also loved going to the beach."
The food was so good. There were plenty of seconds and the staff were very accomodating to our groups dietary needs."
CYC is always a fun experience that i look forward to each year. Giving kids an experience to be themselves in a safe place and seeing their smiles is so rewarding."
CYC The Island provides the perfect environment for community groups to connect, collaborate and unwind. Whether your group shares a common passion, skill, or purpose, The Island offers comfortable accommodation, flexible spaces with activities that encourage teamwork and friendship. From shared meals to adrenaline adventures, every experience is designed to bring people closer together and create memories that last long after camp ends.
We know organising a camp can be overwhelming, which is why our custom-built MYCYC portal does the heavy lifting for you. Easily manage dietary needs, room allocations, schedules and communications in one place, so you can focus on your group, not the paperwork.
Our MYCYC portal makes managing dietary restrictions and meal planning simple. With real-time access, you can update guest information, communicate directly with our site staff and ensure every participant’s needs are met—seamlessly and stress-free.
Our campsite are designed for comfort, convenience and adventure, offering spacious group accommodations, fully catered meals and a range of onsite activities—so everything you need is in one place.
With activities like the Low Ropes Course, Flying Fox, Water Action Tower, Mountain Boarding and Archery, guests can challenge themselves and build confidence. While team sports like basketball, volleyball and canoe races—including a lake play area – help build teamwork and leadership skills.
We encourage group leaders to visit and explore the facilities firsthand, ensuring the space meets your group’s needs and giving you peace of mind before your camp begins.
CYC is a Christian organisation and our core ministry focuses on faith-based Holiday Camps during school holidays. However, when hosting schools, corporate retreats, sports teams, or special interest groups, we are fully respectful of different beliefs and do not preach or provide religious instruction unless specifically requested by the group.
Our focus for all groups is to provide exceptional camp experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone enjoys their time without pressure or expectations around faith. If you have any concerns, we encourage an open conversation to tailor your camp experience to suit your group’s needs.
We could not be in a more safe location on Phillip Island, as literally across the road from our site is the Phillip Island Community Hospital ‘The Hub’. It is a 24 hour medical facility.
This would fall under part of each facility’s emergency plan. All campers are made aware of the emergency evacuation procedures upon arrival at camp. Refer resource page.
Depending what size your group is, there is a chance you will share the site with another group.
Program: Each group has their own host, seperate activity program and activity groups. They will at times share common areas during free time.
Dining: Your group will have a designated seating area and seperate servery. Our dining hosts facilitate main meals in the dining room to ensure there is clear instruction and flow.
Accomodation: Your group will have seperate accommodation areas.
Luggage: Your group will have designated luggage zones for drop off and pick up via bus.
Rest assured this process is well managed by site staff.
Contact Our Camp Coordinator
Adventure Starts Here
At CYC The Island, community group camps are all about bringing people together. Set along the coast of Phillip Island, The Island offers space to step away from the everyday, strengthen connections and create shared experiences that matter.
With flexible accommodation, engaging activities and plenty of room to gather, we work with sporting clubs, family groups and community organisations of all kinds to shape a camp that fits your goals — making planning simple and stress-free. Complete the enquiry form and let’s start building an experience your group will never forget.
Prefer to speak with us?
Call our team on 03 5952 2201
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