Christian Events - Top of the South

Volunteer at our Holiday Camps
2025-09-21 14:30 - 2025-09-26 17:00, 2025-09-28 14:30 - 2025-10-04 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bridge Valley, 28 Moore Road, RD1, Wakefield, Nelson, Nelson, 7095, New Zealand
We have kids ministry camps every school holidays, and there are so many areas where people can get involved! We have roles for teens 14+, like cabin leading and support crew, but also role such as Camp Parents, Camp Speakers, and Leadership Development Coordinators, or leader support.
If you are interested to see where you could help out, get in touch or apply online!
Contact Caitlin at holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz or visit www.bridgevalley.co.nz.
Our next camps are at the end of September.

Step Up
2025-09-21 16:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00
Step Up – Intro to Leadership Training
Our Step Up programme is designed for young people from any background or experience level to come and learn basic, lifelong leadership skills in a Christian Camp setting. It is for ages 14-16 who are keen to step up to be a role-model, but also is a great place to start if you are interested in being a camp leader.
The week-long camp is alongside our kids camp, and is full of sessions on bible, health and safety, cleaning, etc, but also activities, team building, joining in with camp, serving food, and more.
Contact Caitlin at holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz if you want to know more!

Junior Holiday Camp
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-09-26 12:00
Registrations are open now for our “Medieval” themed, overnight kids camps. We will be playing themed wide games, have tasty food, mainstage including praise songs and a Christian message from a speaker, canteen, great people. and exciting activities!
This is for ages 8-11 on the first week of the school holidays. We’d love to see you here!

Ultimate Holiday Camp
2025-09-29 09:00 - 2025-10-03 12:00
Our “Medieval” themed holiday camp is coming up this school holidays! Ultimate campers get to experience themed wide games, chill time with canteen, mainstage with praise songs and bible messages, great leaders, and our extreme activities such as high ropes, laser tag, abseiling, luge, and more!
This camp is for ages 11-13 and takes place the second week of the school holidays.

Blast Christmas Camp
2025-12-17 09:00 - 2025-12-19 16:00
Our Blast Christmas Day Camp is happening this December and there is so much fun to be had! It includes our classic activities, such as Luge, Rock Climbing and Aqua park as well as games and so much more. We can’t wait to see you here!
This is a day camp package for all 3 days of camp, Wednesday to Friday. This includes lunch and snacks, $2 canteen a day, activities, and the bus travel.

'Under The Sea' Ultimate Camp
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-16
This is an overnight camp for kids aged 11-13. Get ready for an action-packed week of underwater-themed fun! Try out exciting activities like the Aqua Park, Hydroslide, Rock Climbing, High Ropes, Laser Tag and epic team games — all with an ocean twist.

'Under The Sea' Junior Camp
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-23
Get ready to explore the wonders of the ocean at our Under the Sea Camp this summer! This week, kids aged 8 – 11, will get to discover the secret of the ocean through themed games and challenges. We will also run our classic activities like mini golf, rock climbing, fire & damper, and more. This is a three-night, overnight Junior Holiday Camp and will take place during the January school holidays.

Summer Bible Camp
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-30
Bible Camp is our final week of camp in January, and it is an amazing and intentional camp. At Bible Camp, we do activities, water fights, games and more, but it is also an opportunity to learn about following God on a deeper level. This smaller, shorter camp has a great welcoming atmosphere and it’s a perfect time to make new friends. Whether you have been to camp before or not and whether you believe in God or not, this is a great camp to get to if you are interested in asking questions and learning more about the Bible and faith in Jesus.

'Army' Junior Camp
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for three action-packed days of team challenges, cabin competitions, outdoor adventures, and plenty of laughs. Campers will be placed into platoons, work together in fun daily missions, and enjoy awesome activities like rock climbing, archery, mini golf, and more.

‘Army’ Junior Camp
2026-04-07 08:00 - 2026-04-10 17:00

'Army' Ultimate Camp
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17
An action-packed ‘Army’ themed overnight camp for 11–13 year olds! Spend five epic days building courage, friendships, and faith while having the opportunity to try activities like high ropes, rock climbing, luge and more!
We hope to see you here!

Step Up - Intro to Leadership Camp
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17
Bridge Valley’s Step Up Program is our intro to leadership training – for people who are prepared to learn, grow, and be challenged! Step Up aims to provide a safe, encouraging, challenging and fun environment for young people to extend, or begin, their leadership journey in a Christian Camp Environment. It is for ages 14-16 and involves a week long adventure out at Bridge Valley.
This overnight camp runs from 4pm Sunday 12th July until 5pm Friday 17th July.

July Camp - Volunteer Leaders
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-17
July Day Camps are back! Kids aged 7-13 will be coming to 5 days of memorable day camps to have fun and learn about Jesus, and in the evenings our leaders crew are heading to Teapot Valley for their own fun and sessions!
As a leader, you’ll be:
* Caring for and guiding a group of campers OR on the support crew team
* Helping run activities and team challenges
* Building friendships and creating lifelong memories
* Sharing your faith and helping spread the Gospel in everyday moments
Camp is full-on, fun, stretching, and incredibly rewarding. You’ll be part of a strong leadership team, growing in confidence and character while making a real impact in kids’ lives.
If you are not currently a leader but are interested, check out our leadership development camps and First Time Leaders Application here:
www.bridgevalley.co.nz/leaders

July 'Amazing Race' Camp
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17
This July, we’re running Amazing Race themed Day Camps for 7–13 year olds!
Each day is packed with fun and adventure, including classic activities like Luge, Archery, Rock Climbing, and more. There will be an engaging message each day about biblical topics. This is a day camp from the 13th – 17th July with a bus available to and from camp each day.
Email holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz

"Time Warp" Camp - Leaders Wanted
2026-09-27 - 2026-10-09
We’re looking for enthusiastic leaders (16+) to join our team for both weeks of Time Warp Holiday Camps! Whether you’re interested in cabin leading, programme support, games, media, kitchen, activities, or another role, it’s a fantastic opportunity to serve, grow in ministry, and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.
If you’re keen to be part of an unforgettable week, we’d love to hear from you!
Junior Time Warp Leaders
Dates: 27 September – 2 October
Time: Sunday 2:30 pm – Friday 5:00 pm
Registrations Close: Sunday 13 September
Ultimate Time Warp Leaders
Dates: 4–9 October
Time: Sunday 2:30 pm – Friday 5:00 pm
Registrations Close: Sunday 20 September
For more information or to register your interest, email holidaycamps@bridgevalley.co.nz.

Junior “Time Warp” Camp
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-02
Step back in time for an unforgettable adventure at our Junior “Time Warp” Overnight Camp! Spend five action packed days making new friends, taking on exciting challenges, and enjoying awesome activities like rock climbing, luge, archery, and much more.
Dates: 28 September – 2 October
Time: Monday 9:00 am – Friday 12:00 pm
Cost: $245
Registrations Close: Friday 18 September

Ultimate "Time Warp" Camp
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09
Take your adventure to the next level at Ultimate Time Warp Camp! This action packed overnight camp is full of epic challenges, great friendships, and unforgettable memories. Experience exciting activities like high ropes, the lake flying fox, abseiling, and much more as you push your limits and have an incredible week.
Dates: 5–9 October
Time: Monday 9:00 am – Friday 12:00 pm
Cost: $280
Registrations Close: Friday 25 September
