About Easter Camp.
Northern Easter Camp is an annual youth event where thousands of teenagers come together for a jam-packed weekend filled with activities, seminars, worship, great speakers, live music, sports and a whole heap of good times to celebrate the Easter story and the hope of Jesus. With over 100 youth groups coming from all over the North Island, Northern Easter Camp is the largest youth camp in Aotearoa. We’re passionate about uniting the young people of our country and pointing them towards their Creator in a fun and creative way.
Easter camps have long been a significant part of the Christian youth landscape of New Zealand, with events taking place since the early 1900s. By the 1970s, multiple Baptist Easter Camps were being run in most districts of New Zealand before evolving into larger united gatherings in major regions by the early 2000s.
Who is Easter Camp For?
Northern Easter Camp is for young people from across the North Island who want to be part of something big, exciting, and full of life. Every year, over 4,000 teens gather at Mystery Creek with more than 100 church-based youth groups to camp, connect, play, and grow together.
To make sure everyone is supported and part of a community, all campers must attend as part of a registered youth group from a local church or youth community.
The Philosophy of Northern Easter Camp.
Easter Camp is five unforgettable days where over 4,000 teenagers from across the North Island gather to experience something bigger than themselves — something fun, real, adventurous, and life-changing.
With epic worship, world-class speakers, live music, sports comps, creative areas, games, outdoor activities, late-night events and everything in between — Easter Camp is packed with unforgettable moments.
But Easter Camp is more than just a good time.
We believe young people are searching for belonging, purpose, and truth — and we create space for them to explore all of that through powerful ministry moments, honest conversations, building community, and real connection with others and with God.
At Easter Camp, all are welcome. No matter where you come from or where you’re at, this is a place where all can belong, be challenged, grow, and go home changed.
Who We Are.
DIRECTOR
Blue Bradley has been the Director of Northern Easter Camp for over 15 years. Blue has worked in youth ministry for more than 30 years and is passionate about seeing young-people’s lives transformed to reach their full potential.
Blue is supported by a team of almost 30 co-leaders and crew who, along with their volunteer teams, help make Northern Easter Camp happen each year.
Northern Easter Camp Staff
Blue Bradley - Director
Kate Goulter - Event Manager
Luke Schroder - Programming Manager
Chloe Callan - Event Coordinator
Georgia Eilering - Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Rebecca Thomas - Registration Coordinator
Michelle Harrison - Finance
Jordan Farnham - Operations
Governance
Northern Easter Camp is operated under BYM Trust.
A Word From Our Director.
Kia ora team,
I can’t believe it’s that time again. We are super pumped to be launching EC25 and opening registrations this early. We hope it does that extra bit to make the process even easier for you and your youth.
It’s so good to have groups from Central Easter Camp joining us again this year. A massive welcome back to you. I hope you have a fantastic time as we celebrate Easter together.
I still marvel at what God did last year. It was a first for me. I have never experienced a camp where the Holy Spirit was so peacefully present. During our camp set-up week we could feel it in the auditorium and the tent communities. I’m so thankful for God’s faithfulness.
I can't wait to see what God will do in the hearts and lives of so many young people this year.
It is a great reminder to keep the main thing, Jesus, the main thing. We will do all of the usual things to make camp awesome. There will be an epic village, all things mud, sports, talent quests, main auditorium mayhem, worship and praise, and so much more. While these are exciting and fun, they are not the main thing. To follow Jesus when we are called and to adopt the way of life Jesus offers us.…. now that's exciting.
Can you remember when God called you to follow Him? Can you remember how it felt? How overwhelming and kinda scary? What about when you were called to serve in youth ministry? The sacrifice, the long nights, and, of course, the fun. Hearing God's voice and feeling called to follow can be daunting and exciting all at once. I’m looking forward to hearing fresh stories of the invitation Jesus will give to us at this camp. Expect our young people to be called by Jesus to follow Him and deepen their relationship with Him. Can I encourage you as leaders please prepare to support them in that calling?
This year, we’re believing Easter Camp to be a stake-in-the-ground moment for thousands of youth. That when they hear the Easter story, they will also hear Jesus calling their name. They will know they are called to be free, called to be healed and whole, called to be light, called as sons and daughters, and called to follow Him.
Every story I hear of how God changed someone’s life at Easter Camp is because they heard the call of Jesus and decided to follow Him. So, in 2025, we’re putting out the call again…Jesus is calling, will you follow Him?
I can’t wait to gather together again! See you in April 2025!
Nāku, nā
Blue