Camas – 2025 season cancellation.
The Iona Community has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 season at Camas. This decision was not made lightly and stems from necessary repairs to the property and the grounds. Camas holds a special place in the hearts of many, and we are committed to ensuring it remains a safe space that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The Iona Community has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 season at Camas. This decision was not made lightly and stems from necessary repairs to the property and the grounds. Camas holds a special place in the hearts of many, and we are committed to ensuring it remains a safe space that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The roof of the North Building at Camas is in need of immediate repair. The 2025 season needs to be cancelled to allow for this repair work to take place. The cancellation of the season will also allow for other repairs and maintenance work, including to the Camas track. The Iona Community has a property fund which is reserved for these kinds of eventualities.
We’ve been in touch with all groups who had provisionally booked, or expressed an interest in booking for the 2025 season to let them know about the cancellation. We have offered each of these groups the opportunity to book for the 2026 season. We realise that for most of these groups, Camas forms a significant part of their year. We’re so sorry to have had to cancel the 2025 season and will do all we can to make it easy for them to return in 2026.
Camas – a very special outdoor centre
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:
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