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01 WAKE UP
You wake up and check to see if any of your mates in your Youth Group’s tent village are awake yet… you go to your communal hang out space to find a group of them already buzzing for the day, having a yarn about all that happened yesterday. “Breakfast?” they ask. “100%!”
02 BREAKFAST
You head down the massive food tent - you, your mates, and like a couple hundred extra sleepy eyed youth. You line up for your favourite, weetbix, grab a hot choccy, and find a sunny spot to sit. Fuelled for the day, it’s time to get ready before the Morning Session.
03 MORNING SESSION
Your Youth Group crew heads over to the Main Pavillion and sit in your allocated section. Everyone’s repping their Youth Group crew with merch, flags, chanting… the auditorium fills up and we kick off with praise and worship. Then there’s fun interviews, games and challenges before the session’s speaker gets up to talk.
04 LUNCH & AFTERNOON BREAK
Morning session ends, and you head down to the food tent for lunch. It’s pie day - the best day. You check out the Camp programme to see what’s on this afternoon: sports comp, seminars, mud pit, talent quest, inflatables, workshops. You squeeze the afternoon for all it’s worth, and finish up with some village hangs checking out the EC merch and other stalls.
05 DINNER
Before you know it, dinner time is here! Time to head down to the food tent for nachos. Your youth group crew finds a spot to eat dinner together and catch up before the evening session.
06 EVENING SESSION
Again, epic message from tonight’s speakers, praise and worship was next level, and the heat of the tribal wars rivalry got turned up a few notches.
07 EVENING FREE TIME
There’s heaps of activities on the go tonight, but maybe before you head out of the session you need a little extra time with your leader to debrief. So you head to the quiet space with a few of your mates and your leaders to talk over what God was doing in your hearts in that session.With plenty of time before lights out, you see what’s on tonight: musical guests, soak worship set, talent quest, food trucks at the village.
08 LIGHTS OUT
After another day filled with memories to last a life-time, you’re ready to hit the hay. 12am it’s lights out and sweet dreams about another EC day coming your way…




How Camp Works.
Easter Camp brings together over 4,000 teenagers from across the North Island — and behind the scenes, there’s a lot in place to make it run smoothly and safely.
All young people attend as part of a registered church youth group, led by trusted leaders who know and care for them. These leaders are responsible for their group throughout the camp — hanging out with their young people during the day, sharing meals, sitting together in sessions, and being their main point of contact for anything practical, pastoral, or health-related.
Each youth group sets up their own “tent village” at camp — a dedicated area where their young people and leaders stay together. Many groups decorate their space with signs, lights, and chill zones, creating a fun and familiar environment. Leaders also ensure their group attends sessions, eats meals, and gets to bed on time.
Every morning of camp there is a leader’s meeting for youth pastors and leaders to be briefed by the Easter Camp team with important info for the day ahead and any key updates.
Behind the scenes, Easter Camp is run by a team of staff and volunteers who oversee areas like health and safety, operations, food, worship, programming, outdoor activities, production, and more. While they help make camp happen, the care of young people is always led by the youth leaders they came with. When needed, our experienced Pastoral Care team is available to support leaders in caring for any young person going through a tough time.
FAQS
When and where is camp?

Northern Easter Camp runs from 4pm Thursday 28th March 2024 to 2pm Monday 1st April 2024 - it is held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Ohaupo Rd, Hamilton.
Can I leave camp?

Not really. All campers must stay on site at all times unless they have an approved Gate Pass allowing them to either arrive late or leave during camp. This pass must be approved before camp by your youth leader. You can request a Gate Pass here.
What should I bring?

Here's a few things for a start -> Your ticket with QR code, warm clothes, sports gear, old clothes, bedding, party props, toiletries, towel, bible, notebook, phone with Covid Tracer app installed, hand sanitiser, face mask and drink bottle to fill at water taps around site. Do you know what though? Your leader has a full and specific list for your group, so do ask them about it too.
Where do I sleep?

All campers sleep with the youth community they registered with. Each group is assigned a camping plot and organises their own sleeping arrangements from girls tents, guys tents, communal meeting tents and more. Chat to your youth leader for details about how their site works.
What do I do all day?

The Easter Camp programme is a wild ride that will change your life... but if you want the sensible answer, then a day generally includes a combo of structure and free-flow activities. There are morning and evening gatherings in the pavilion (bands, music, wide games involving 4000 people!) as well as sports, recreation, blow ups, workshops, dance parties and more. You will also hang out with your group a lot - so hope you like them ;)
What if I feel sick prior to camp?

If you are sick in any way, please do not come to camp. You are putting your whole group at risk, not to mention possibly spreading germs to the wider camp. If you are showing symptoms similar to Covid-19 in the week before camp, please get a negative Covid test result before attending.
FAQS
When and where is camp?

Northern Easter Camp runs from Thursday 17th to Monday 21st April 2025 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Ohaupo Rd, Hamilton.
Can I leave during camp?

All campers must stay on site at all times unless they have an approved Gate Pass allowing them to either arrive late or leave during camp. This pass must be approved before camp by your youth leader.
What should I bring to camp?

Your ticket, warm clothes, sports gear, bedding, party props, toiletries, towel, bible, notebook, and drink bottle to fill at water taps around the site. We’ve put together a handy ‘What to Bring’ guide here. (link to PDF download)
Where do I sleep?

All campers sleep in tents with the youth community they registered with. Each group is assigned a camping area and organises their own sleeping arrangements for their group. Chat to your youth leaders for details about how their site works.
Who can attend Easter Camp?

Easter Camp is for high-school-aged campers, youth leaders, workers and camp parents from across the North Island. All attendees must register with an approved youth community in order to attend Easter Camp. If you are not part of a local youth community, contact us and we can connect you with one.
Do I have to register with a group?

Yes, all attendees must register as part of an approved group attending Easter Camp. This is to ensure no young person does camp alone. We want all campers to be part of a community and looked after by people who know and care for them. We do not accept individual registrations that are not linked to a group.
Is food provided? What about special diets?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided by the amazing EC kitchen team. There are also gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options available. Please identify your dietary requirements on your registration form. We also have an amazing range of food stalls in the village as well!
Which ticket should I buy?

If you’re coming as a camper, simply select the Camper ticket type. If you’ve got multiple campers attending from the same family, you can register under the Family ticket type. There are also dedicated tickets for workers, leaders, or children. If you’re attending as crew then chat to your Area Head for details.
When will I receive my ticket?

When you register you will receive a confirmation email, however this is not your ticket. You’ll receive your ticket roughly one week before camp which will have your unique QR code on it to be scanned upon arrival at camp.
I’ve bought a ticket but can no longer attend. What should I do?

We can offer a refund less a small processing fee. Contact your youth leader and they can organise that with us.
Is Easter Camp safe?

To ensure safety for all young people at camp, all campers must attend with a group who has sufficient adult leaders to oversee and care for their group. Easter Camp has a crew of almost 400 adults running all areas of camp, including a dedicated Medical team. We also have a 24/7 safety team keeping an eye on things. All leaders, workers and crew aged 18 or over are expected to be police-vetted as part of their registration.
For the safety of all attendees, all gates are monitored 24/7 throughout camp and visitors must be pre-registered in order to access the site. Anybody arriving or leaving during camp requires a pre-approved pass in order to do so.
We have strict policies and procedures in place in case of any unexpected issues in relation to drugs, alcohol or behaviour. To prevent and minimise injury, all setup, programming and activity-based tasks undergo Risk Management Assessments and are OSH compliant.
Who runs Northern Easter Camp?

Easter Camp has been running for over 100 years - it was originally birthed out of Baptist Youth Ministries, though the camp now includes youth from a diverse range of faith backgrounds and Christian denominations. Northern Easter Camp itself is a charitable entity that sits under the Baptist Union of NZ.