Upcoming events.
Upcoming events.
At Orama, we host various events, offering something for everyone. From special community days and retreats to Spiritual Formation School and our fun Summer Camp, there’s always something happening here. This page is your go-to for the latest updates, so be sure to check back often to see what’s coming up. We’d love to welcome you to Orama—come visit us, connect with our community, and experience the unique events we have to offer!
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Refresh Women’s Retreat
A rejuvenating getaway... Relaxation ... Nutritious meals ... Connection with other women and with God ... and no dishes!
Recalibrate Men’s Retreat -
An opportunity to recalibrate. Jump in the boat, go for a paddle, shake out the tensions, have a yarn…
Summer Camp 25/26
Unplug from the hustle and bustle and renew with God, relax in the sun, dive into creation, and reconnect as a family or take time to pause, relax and recalibrate… at the Orama Summer Camp!
We'd be honoured to have you join us at Orama on Great Barrier Island for a trip you will remember for a lifetime!
Are you looking for a great break, adventure, or just some time out? Or some quality family time away from the distractions of day-to-day life and technology? Here at Orama, you choose what your day looks like: resting, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking and adventuring.
Summer Camp 24
Off the Grid, Set in Paradise
Nutritious meals thoughtfully prepared for you, and there are no dishes!
28TH DEC 2024 - 2ND JAN 2025
Activities Included
New Year’s Eve celebration with live music
Beach excursion
Nerf War + Fun games on the front lawn
Smores and singing around the fire pit
Devotions and worship times
Giant Water slide
Accommodation
Accommodation options include self-contained units on the waterfront, rooms in the main lodge with shared facilities, or hillside cabins with shared facilities with an elevated view of the bay for sunset. The choice is yours. In every case, all towels and linens will be provided.
Meals
At Orama we have two chefs. We know … we are blessed!!
All your meals will be prepared with aroha that you will feel, see, smell, and most definitely taste! The wow factor is guaranteed, and there are no dishes (well, there will be, but none that you'll be doing!). We can cater for most dietary requirements. Please let us know on application your specific needs/allergies. There is an additional cost for dietary meals.
Registration
To secure your booking, we require a 20 % deposit. You will receive an invoice for the deposit, along with confirmation of your accommodation and the full cost. You are welcome to pay this invoice in instalments; full payment is due on December 15th, 2024.
Groups made up of parents with children from more than one family should make a separate registration per family.
The price includes chartered ferry travel to and from Great Barrier Island (Departing from Sandspit), meals, and accommodation. If you have special travel requirements i.e. want to bring a vehicle, trailer, boat or kayak, you must make these arrangements – if you need help sorting this out, please get in touch via events@orama.org.nz
All prices include GST.
Please note that places at the camp are limited, and accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to provide your preferred accommodation option; however, we reserve the right to select an alternative if your choice is not available.
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If you have any queries, please contact Jo on events@orama.org.nz
What's Included and How Much Does it Cost?
The camp runs from 28th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025
The price Includes:
all meals provided by our amazing chefs
5 nights accommodation - in your own self-contained unit (premium), lodge room, cabin/bunkroom, or on a tent site (BYO tent).
transport via ferry (return) to Orama from Sandspit
beach and Hot Springs excursion
A great lineup of optional fun activities, as well as devotional and worship times
Please fill out rego form to receive pricing for your family, below is an indication.
NB: For some families, financial hardship is a barrier to attending. If you are in a position to sponsor a family to come, please contact us on events@orama.org.nz