Camps and Road to Respite
Kids School Holiday Camps Ages 10-17
Nature Moves school holiday camps for autistic kids offer an unforgettable experience for children and a well-deserved break for parents and primary carers. Camps are 5 days full of fun, connection, fitness, exploring nature, building life skills, confidence, and independence. This is a stepping stone towards independence in adulthood. Camps are designed with Autism in mind, using visual aids, music, routines, and flexibility to support sensory sensitivity and encourage self-regulation. The South East Queensland Camps are held on the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast with daily excursions to nearby National Parks. Activities include tent camping, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, nature walks & gentle mountain climbs, exploring waterfalls, evening games, and marshmallows. Pick-up on Monday morning and drop-off on Friday afternoon from Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Metro areas. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Prices vary based on ratio and are funded by NDIS. Click More Information below to see pricing and dates.
Special Weekend Camps
Nature Moves runs special weekend camping experiences for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. These create an opportunity for the parents to bond with their autistic children in the most natural environment. All of the equipment, packing, and setup are done for you. Camps are held at Boreen Point Camp Ground and are designed with Autism in mind.. Daily activities include kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and exploring nearby national parks, waterfalls, and gentle mountain climbs. Click More Information below to see pricing and dates.
Nature Moves also offers unique on-demand camping experiences. If you have a group that would like to participate in a camping trip, contact us and we will arrange it all for you.
Road to Respite Program
Nature Moves offers a Road to Respite program to support autistic kids who find it challenging to sleep away from home. The success of this program is due to the familiarity that the child experiences in the lead-up to their night away. There are six-day trips on Sundays throughout the term leading up to the camp. The day trips will take the child to visit the national parks, camping facilities and picnic locations so that they are familiar with the locations before attending camp. The one-night Road to Respite Camp is held Saturday night between the full five-day camps. Morning activities include kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and splashing in the lake. Afternoon activities include exploring nearby national parks with waterfalls and gentle mountain climbs. Click More Information below to see pricing and dates.
Please contact Nature Moves for more information and to book the Road to Respite program.