Bring your Group to Camas!
Camas is the Iona Community’s outdoor activity centre on Mull. We have a strong focus on building community and connection; with each other and with our surroundings. Camas is home to a team of staff and volunteers who live down a 2km track welcoming guests to share a simple way of life. The centre is housed in 200-year-old cottages which nestle in a beautiful bay on the Ross of Mull. The shore, garden and woodland provide an incredible setting for personal challenge and community growth.
The Iona Community have been bringing young people to Camas since the 1940s. Originally bringing Borstal Boys from Glasgow to live alongside fishing folk, who moved into the buildings to fish the salmon through the summer. As the salmon stock dwindled, the young people took over and now the centre is for the sole use of the Camas community.
Group bookings
Camas is delighted to accept enquires from groups in the voluntary sector, support and social care services, education and more. We would be delighted to assist you with your plans to make sure we facilitate a programme to meet the needs and hopes of your group. Camas staff include skilled and experienced youth workers, environmental and outdoor activities facilitators, and staff skilled in the art of reflection. Our high staff/guest ratio, welcoming and hospitable atmosphere, and stunning location mean that days at Camas are unforgettable.
While at Camas, your group will experience:
- A week of nurturing outdoor and community experiences for young people and adults.
- A safe, caring environment with flexible programmes to meet your needs.
- A range of activities to build confidence and community including: kayaking and raft building; rock climbing and abseiling; forest, forage & nature connecting; wild camping; coasteering; low-level hill walking and beach trips; art, crafts, drama and music; solo and group reflections; time in the kitchen and gardens.
- Joining in with ‘getting stuff done’ (GSDs) which includes washing up and taking care of the centre.
- Rounding off each day with a candlelit dinner, time for reflection and evenings by the fire.
Not in a group but want to come to Camas?
We have an exiting list of weeks available that are open to anyone to come along and experience the wonder of Camas. You can explore these opportunities here: