PROGRAMME
Groups at Camas
Our team will agree with you in advance a programme to meet your needs. Camas staff include skilled and experienced youth workers, environmental and outdoor activities facilitators, and staff skilled in the art of reflection, finding quiet in each day. 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 (John Muir Award available); 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;
- All guests join us in ‘getting stuff done’ (GSDs) which includes washing up and taking care of the centre
- Our days are rounded off by candlelit suppers, time for reflection, and evenings by the fire.
Individuals and Families at Camas:
We have weeks throughout the year when you don’t have to be part of a group to enjoy Camas. These weeks provide:
- An opportunity to relax, get away from it all and enjoy simple living
- Beautiful wilderness surroundings which provide breathing space away from the busyness of normal life
- An experience of community living with all meals provided and time to reflect both with the community and individually
- The chance to explore the local environment through a range of exciting activities and in-depth nature connection
- A flexible approach which enables individuals to have their own experiences while feeling cared for in community.
We aim to support those from marginalised backgrounds. Bursaries to subsidise residential and travel costs are available.
See here for information about our 2023 Open Week Programme.
OPEN WEEKS BOOK HERE
To book onto an open week, select the dates you require using the form below and it will take you through to our booking site.
2023 PROGRAMME
| 20th March | 25th March | Work Week – places available – Find out more | |||
| 27th March | 1st April | Nurture the Land – places available – Find out more | |||
| 3rd April | 8th April | Youth Leadership – Stand Up to Sectarianism, Scotland | |||
| 10th April | 15th April | Iona Community New Members Week | |||
| 17th April | 22nd April | Staff Training | |||
| 24th April | 29th April | Staff Training | |||
| 1st May | 6th May | Local Primary Schools, Isle of Mull | |||
| 8th May | 13th May | Local Primary Schools, Isle of Mull | |||
| 15th May | 20th May | Available for group bookings. Please email camasprogramme@iona.org.uk | |||
| 22nd May | 27th May | Glasgow University / GRAMnet, Glasgow | |||
| 29th May | 3rd June | Grassmarket Community Project / Edinburgh University | |||
| 5th June | 10th June | HerWildness – SOLD OUT – Find out more | |||
| 12th June | 17th June | Outdoors 4 You, Glasgow | |||
| 19th June | 24th June | Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare, Inverclyde | |||
| 26th June | 1st July | St Pauls Youth Forum, Glasgow | |||
| 3rd July | 8th July | Swarthmore Presbyterian, USA | |||
| 10th July | 15th July | P4F, Edinburgh | |||
| 17th July | 22nd July | MYDG, Edinburgh | |||
| 24th July | 29th July | GK Experience, Glasgow | |||
| 31st July | 5th August | The Barn, Glasgow | |||
| 6th August | 11th August | Iona Community & Local Kids Week (see below for contact info) | |||
| 14th August | 19th August | Cre8 Youth and Community Programme, Macclesfield | |||
| 21st August | 26th August | St Michael’s, Lichfield | |||
| 28th August | 2nd September | Thrift with Kathy Galloway and Christian MacLean – places available – Find out more | |||
| 4th September | 9th September | Recovery Cafe, Glasgow | |||
| 11th September | 16th September | Abercorn, Glasgow | |||
| 18th September | 23rd September | Outreach Work Project | |||
| 25th September | 30th September | Creative Week – places available.- Find out more | |||
| 2nd October | 7th October | Nurture the Land – places available – Find out more | |||
| 9th October | 14th October | Work Week – no longer available.- Find out more | |||
| *If you are interested in a provisionally booked week please get in touch camasprogramme@iona.org.uk |
COST & PRACTICALITIES
Camas prices include accommodation; breakfast, lunch, dinner and all programme sessions
| Type of week | Nights | Adult | Reduced |
| Standard week | 5 nights | £310 | £155 |
| Work week / Nurture the Land | 5 nights | £200 | £100 |
Prices shown are inclusive of VAT Deposit for all bookings: 20% (non-refundable)
We know that some people cannot afford these prices. We encourage groups to raise funds to support their own members. The Iona Community has an access fund to help those resident in the UK who would not otherwise be able to come. Subsidies, including towards cost of travel, may be available. We encourage group leaders or individuals to apply for this via the Camas Coordinator. We want all people to be able to come to Camas, and will offer what support we can.
We offer a 50% reduction to the following UK residents:
- students in full time education
- people whose only income is from state benefits or a state pension
- people paid beneath the real living wage (£9.50/hour)
- those who are homeless, a refugee or asylum seeker
We offer a 15% reduction to families of four or more. This is included in the prices on our booking system.
If you have a query which is not answered here, please email camasprogramme@iona.org.uk or call 01681 700367
Please consider donating to the Iona Community Access Fund which allows financially disadvantaged people to stay at Iona Abbey or Camas.
Your gift would help to pay for:
| £1,000 | A week for a family on Iona |
| £300 | A week for a person on Iona |
| £200 | A week for a child on Iona |
| £100 | A week for a person at Camas |
| £50 | A night on Iona |
| £25 | A night at Camas |
BOOK HERE
To book onto an open week, select the dates you require using the form below and it will take you through to our booking site.
HOW TO BOOK FOR GROUPS
For more information about booking and to discuss your group requirements contact Camas:
t: 01681 700 367
e: camasprogramme@iona.org.uk
If you’re looking to book onto an individual week, please use the booking buttons above.
