Edmund Rice Camps Dunedin NZ

Edmund Rice Camps – Dunedin (New Zealand)

Programme Design/ General Description

The Edmund Rice Camps in New Zealand began in Dunedin in 1990. An Edmund Rice Camp aims to provide a holiday of fun, laughter and new experiences for socially disadvantaged children in a caring, supportive environment. The Dunedin branch of the Edmund Rice Camp in New Zealand pioneered the movement before it was adopted in Auckland in 2001. ER Camps Dunedin successfully run between four to six camps a year, occasionally running two camps at the same time.

Edmund Rice Camps Dunedin is registered as a “Tax Charity” as part of the Charities Commission of New Zealand, enabling them to access Tax Concessions and Donee Status.

Aim of Programme

• To provide a fun, holiday experience in a safe, supportive environment for children who need it due to family, financial or social reasons;

• To provide an opportunity for leaders to grow as people through service and personal reflection, and to develop leadership skills which empower others.

Target Group

Children and young persons aged between and including 9 – 11 years.

Leaders aged between and including 17 – 25 years

Main Contact

Board Chair                                        Email                                                                

Ms Amelia Bresanello                 ameliabresanello@hotmail.com