The picturesque Sunshine Coast hinterland is home to stunning views, lush landscapes and cosy villages – truly an ideal winter getaway. It is also home to something even more special, SU QLD’s annual Winter Mapleton camp.

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Yum Cha

Smokey BBQ Pulled Pork on a Warmed Roll w/ Baked Potato Salad

Chocolate Fudge Pudding w/ Chocolate Ganache

These three courses are all dishes that you would most likely find on a quality restaurant’s menu or on the black board at your favourite stylish café, but Camp Superstar Chef and Volunteer, Deborah, is bringing these courses to SU Camps near you.

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Ever felt like you just needed a relaxing break to unwind and restore your vigour, both physically and spiritually? Can’t remember the last time you had a decent getaway to recharge the batteries? Volunteer with SU QLD and identify as a Christian?

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What’s happening in more than 170 countries around the world, connecting with millions of children and their families, and is having a real impact here in Queensland? KidsGames!

The Bible-based, sports and games event helps churches connect with their local communities. More than 50 churches in the greater Brisbane area have run KidsGames since it began in 2002, and it’s now expanding into more than 15 regional centres. SU QLD helps run the events across the state.

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Many young people don’t have the opportunity to experience a ‘safe place’ where they can let their guard down and feel accepted without judgement.

But Josh had that opportunity – thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers – at Übertweak! The week-long SU QLD camp is for teens who are interested in Christianity and faith, as well as technology.

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Since the very beginning in the 1860s, Scripture Union (SU) organisations worldwide have run local, community-based outreaches to provide fun activities for children and families.

Dozens of events still take place every year throughout the state.

From December 26^th to the 2^nd of January 500 young people and their families heard a story of hope in Bargara, a coastal town of Bundaberg.

AMPED Bargara Community Outreach was a week of fun, community engagement and building great relationships.

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SU-Schoolies events keep growing in popularity each year, and we can keep expanding largely because of the amazing support from churches across Queensland. Here’s a look at two churches that support the event…
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At just six weeks old, Bek Mihill attended her first SU QLD camp. Now, 21 years later, she’s camp director.

“I love kids! I have a passion for young people and I love going on camps, sitting with a small group of girls, and talking to them about life, school and God,” Bek says.

“After spending years watching my Dad directing camps, and being a leader myself for many years, becoming a camp director just seemed like the natural next step for me.”

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By Karen

The last couple of years have been pretty intense for our family, so we wanted to give our daughter Grace, a special treat.

I have my own fond memories of the SU camps I attended when I was younger, so I looked up what camps might be suitable for Grace on the SU QLD website and found Camp Capers. It looked like a lot of fun, and we knew there would be a loving atmosphere and great spiritual input. Plus, when we showed the camp description to Grace, she begged to go!

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Michelle Sprenger remembers the day her family’s world changed forever.

It was back in 2005, and it was nearing her son Caleb’s 3rd birthday.

“Caleb is our second son and when he was born he completed our ‘perfect’ little family of four. We had our first son, Joshua, 21 months earlier and as they were so close in age, we intended the two little brothers to grow up together and be mates,” Michelle recalls.

“As a baby, we were delighted to discover Caleb’s calm and placid temperament. It was a striking contrast to Joshua who was always busy and on-the-go. But as our babies became toddlers, the gap in the milestones widened.

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