Mackay Sony Foundation Children's Holiday Camp 2.93

In 2014 Whitsunday Anglican School embarked on a new Service Learning initiative in an attempt to give back to the community. Within the Mackay Whitsunday communities there are families that have a child with special needs. The care for these children is a 24/7 responsibility often meaning that parents do not receive a break as respite services are often limited.

The Mackay Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp is a free-of-charge three day/ two night camp for young people with special needs. These children, known as campers, are cared for by Year 11 students (companions), who will be assisted by a support and medical team. This team will be made up of other Senior School students, staff, community members and medical professionals. The Camp aims to provide an action packed, fun filled experience that these children do not often get to experience. The Camp will also provide some much need respite for Mackay- Whitsunday families.

The Camp Venue: Whitsunday Anglican School

Whitsunday Anglican School offers a wide variety of quality curricular and co-curricular activities, designed to develop the ‘whole person’, with a caring Christian ethos. Set on ten hectares, the School is located less than ten minutes’ drive from the heart of the city. Whitsunday Anglican School, established in 1988, is a co-educational day and boarding school for local and overseas students.

Principal Partner: Sony Foundation