Word from the Manager
Hi everyone,
Welcome to our 1st online newsletter! This page will keep you informed
of upcoming events such as our Oasis “Festival” planned for November
this year as well as improvements, new developments, discussion points
etc.
Our 2 new Banksia cabins 9 + 10 were finished in December 2011.
These cabins have been in the planning stage for sometime but are now
finished and we are receiving great reports about them. Check out our
sleeping plan and site plan for further information.
So spend some time and have a look through the newsletter and stay in
tuned for further updates.
OASIS EVENTS
Bye for now
John & Rhonda Kroon
Camp managers
REVIVE
Fare well andy!!!
FESTIVAL
2012
November 10th
For more details
keep an eye on
the oasis website
www.oasis.asn.au
We want to say a great big THANK YOU to Andy Moerman who will be
finishing up at Oasis at the start of August. Andy has been serving at
Oasis for the past 4yrs as the Assistant Manager and has been a great
member of the team. He will be sorely missed and we wish him all the
happiness and blessings in his new chapter of life.
Cancer
Council
Fundraising
Dinner
Oasis hosted a
fundraising dinner
on the 13th July this
year to support the
cancer council.
The event was a
great success and
just over $1000 was
raised and given to
the cancer council
specifically patient
care.
!!
We have mountains of Tan bark
at Oasis and its free to a good
garden. You will need to bring
you own trailer, shovel
and muscle to
load it.
If you would like
more info
please call the
camp 9736 2898
Members Invitation
If you’re a member of Oasis, we would love to
extend an invitation for you to come down and
visit us. We would be most happy to take you on a
tour around the campsite and show you the
amazing improvements that have happen over the
past few years. If you would
like to visit us or even sign
up as a member please
contact the office on the
details below and organise
a time.
Pete’s
phrase to
ponder
Wise Words
for the day
Only those
who are not
rowing have
time to rock
the boat!!!
OASIS
INTERESTING
FACT
You wouldn’t want
to have a holding
your breath
competition under
water with one of
the water dragons
in our Reptile
house. They can
hold their breath
up to 4 hours!!!!
Feature Article
Southern Cross kids Camp ‘Yarra Ranges’
Southern Cross Kids' Camps aim to provide a week of happy memories for kids who
are doing it tough. The kids who attend are referred to us through Government
Departments & associated agencies. We love to have kids return to camp for
several years, as this builds excitement and hope into what may otherwise be a
generally unpleasant life.
We have had the honour to partner with Oasis Campsite for the past 7yrs. Oasis has
provided the perfect venue for us. The wide range of activities, suit our kids well.
The candle making and Eco centre give that 'something different & special feel’ to
camp. The variety of meeting spaces are great and the overall upgrade of the
entire facility is impressive.
While all of that is important, it is the people who make Oasis what it is. The staff
are incredible! I love their heart and passion for their work. Nothing is too much
trouble. We love Oasis because of John, Rhonda, JB & the entire team. Thanks
guys, can't wait to return for our next exciting adventure!
Pete Lusk, Southern Cross Kids' Camps.
Staff Profile:
JB (John Burgum)
What is your role at Oasis?
My position at Oasis is the Activities Co-ordinator & 2IC
I’m responsible for organising all the activity
programs for the groups coming in. I also help with the day to day
running of the camp including cleaning, maintenance,
kitchen hand etc.
What do you like most about your Job?
Engaging and getting to know the campers on the activities and running big wide games.
How long have you been working at Oasis.
My family and I moved to Oasis in January 2010, so about 2.5 years now.
Why have you chosen to live and work on a camp.
I love the camping industry, especially the interaction with the variety of groups that come in. I
believe we have around 6500 people come through each year which means we get to meet a lot of
interesting and great people. I also love taking kids/youth on out outdoor rec activities and letting
them experience things they haven’t done before, I especially love the look on a kids face’s when we
put a 3m python over their shoulders for the first time, it’s a look of excitement and absolute terror.
You’ve been able to work on a few camps in your work life, what makes Oasis different?
I believe it’s it uniqueness. When I first started here I had never handled reptiles, candle making or
the crate climb and it’s quite a beautiful location surrounded by beautiful gardens and bushland.
What’s one of your most memorable moments at Oasis.
I’ve had many great moments here at Oasis but the ones that stand out the most are when the
Southern Cross kids come. One of their particular activities they run is ‘make up’s’ and if you’re lucky
enough, as I have been, you get the pleasure of sitting with the kids and getting your finger nails
painted. It just brings out the feminine side in me!!!
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Oasis Camp Inc.
66-72 Monbulk rd
Mt Evelyn, 3796
ph: 9736 2898
fax: 9736 4598
www.oasis.asn.au
[email protected]
Oasis Christian Camp is a not-for profit organisation which provides specialized
programs and camps for school & community groups. We also support several
government & community groups aimed at giving kids in difficult circumstances an
opportunity to enjoy a week away on an amazing, encouraging, supportive camp
experience.
There are a few ways in which you can help support us and become part of the team
here at Oasis. Please contact us at camp and we would be pleased to talk with you
about what we do and how you can help.