Brainchild Family Camp is a weekend full of free fun and friendship for the whole family held in a beautiful rural Southeast Queensland setting in June each year. Camp is open to any family of a child/teenager (up to 17) with a brain or spinal cord tumour who has been referred to Brainchild Foundation by their hospital team.

Brainchild camp gives families a chance to meet others who have endured similar experiences in an informal, healthy, and relaxed environment. Run by experienced camp staff and passionate Brainchild volunteers, our camp is a free weekend of fun, food, and activities suitable for all ages and abilities.

When they attend camp, young people have generally finished treatment and it is a time of physical, emotional, and social healing. Brainchild Family camp encourages them to challenge themselves, actively improve their abilities, to enjoy fun with their siblings and new friends
and recognize that there are other young people facing similar challenges to themselves.

Amazing friendships are made and this contact is not lost when camp finishes. The brain is a wonderful and complex entity, but healing can be slow and encouragement by other families who have been down a similar pathway is critical in helping recently affected families in their recovery. This not only applies to the affected child but their siblings who often receive less attention from parents during this difficult time, and family camp gives them a chance to be recognized and included.

If you would like to join us for one of our Brainchild Foundation Family Camps, please register your interest and we will be in touch with further details. At present we are only able to offer camp in Queensland and places are very limited. Each family will stay in a private cabin and ensuites are provided wherever possible.

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What are the camps like?

  • Brainchild family camp is usually held in SE QLD in the middle of June each year.
  • The fun starts on Friday night until lunch time on Sunday.
  • Each family has their own bunk bed cabin/room.
  • Outdoor activities are guided by staff.
  • Brainchild will also run creative /arts and craft for those wanting a slower pace.
  • All meals are provided including morning and afternoon tea.
  • Marshmallows around an open firepit is a must.
  • It is FREE for all of the family.

What you need to do to register your interest.

  • Complete the application form link.
  • Eligibility is for any young person (and their family) with a brain or spinal cord tumour, who has completed treatment at least 3 months prior to camp.
  • There are activities for all ages and abilities, but please let us know on the application form if your child has special needs.
  • Numbers are limited each year so please complete your application as early as you can.

What has been said in the past

Kids

It’s been great, I had a great time making new friends and conquering my fear of heights on the zip line, rock climbing and abseiling.

Activities were very engaging and fun, Karen was always fun and great to be around. Accommodation was very comfortable. The food was 5 stars!

Was really great to see other people there similar to me.

The camp was super cool.

Parents

Its great coming to a Brainchild Camp and getting away from the usual routines and getting the kids off screen and have some fun together. I enjoy the mix of activities and being able to try lots of different things in a very relaxed environment, while having the opportunity to meet different families with different stories

We would like to say thank you, everyone, was so respectful and friendly, the staff were amazing, the activities are great for all abilities.

One of the best “community feel” camps we’ve been to. The right number of activities to allow the parents and children to interact. Loved seeing the kids enjoy themselves.

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