Ivy Hilig (20) and Katy Romero (17), both of Invercargill,
enjoy the sunny but windy conditions as they pitch a tent
at a Christian camp at Waihola. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
About 80 young people converged on Waihola yesterday for
a "Primal Getaway" camp, which combines Christian prayer, music
and other activities to create a safe way of celebrating the
summer holidays.
The five-day gathering is being held at Christian Youth
Camp's facilities near Lake Waihola, and is organised by the
C3 Church, also known as the Christian City Church.
The evangelical church, which began in Sydney more than 25
years ago and now also operates in North America, Africa,
Asia and Europe, has recently developed its activities in the
South Island, with church groups established in Christchurch,
Dunedin and, most recently, Invercargill.
The church' s youth section is known as "Primal".
Youth pastor Dawn Burgess, who is participating with her
pastor husband, Steve Burgess, said the summer camp aimed to
bring together young people from the Christchurch, Dunedin
and Invercargill churches, as well as other friends and
associates who wanted to take part.
Most participants are aged between 14 and 25.
Sometimes young people could find themselves getting into
trouble with drink and drugs during the summer holidays, Mrs
Burgess said.
The camp was offering a fun way of celebrating the holidays,
which focused on Christianity and was also alcohol and
drug-free, she said.
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