Register here for the children & youth program, on-site accommodation and meals ahead of Summer School. You can also register for the day ahead of time as well!  

You will still be able to register via the website or in person for day pass to the main program during Summer School. Morning sessions start at 9 am and evening sessions at 7pm

Age-specific programs are designed to ignite interest in mission and encourage interaction with the Bible, all while having fun with new and old friends. Young people will enjoy food, games, friends, learning, chill time, staying up late (sorry parents!) a giant plastic-sheet waterslide, and an option to take on a ‘thrill’ challenge (for higher grades). Add to this a focus on following Jesus and understanding world mission, and you will find the program builds beautifully on the Biblical teaching you are doing at home.

All children aged 3+ will meet missionaries, hear about their unique lives and have the opportunity to interact with them and understand how all Christians can be active in world mission.

Many leaders have grown up attending Summer School and can’t wait to share their passion for Jesus and missions. All leaders have Working with Children checks and have completed safe ministry training.

• • 0-2 year-olds creche (no night program)

• • 3-4 year-olds (no night program)

• • Prep (kindergarten in NSW) – Grade 1 (no night program)

• • Grades 2-3 (night program available only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights)

• • Grades 4-6

• • Grades 7-9

• • Grades 10-12

Registrations for our Children & Youth program are now closed.

Registrations for meals and accomodations are now closed. We’d love you to come along as a day visitor. Visit our registration page for more information.

Registration will remain open up to and during the conference, January 5-10, 2024. However, registration for accommodation, meals and the children & youth program will close after December 4, 2023. The children & youth program may close earlier, if maximum numbers are reached.

Check-in for day visitors is from 8:30am daily. If you have booked accommodation or camping, the check in and check out times are on the Information Sheet.

Most people drive to the venue, as there is no public transport. The nearest train stations are either Beenleigh (followed by a 40-minute taxi/Uber) or Helensvale (followed by a 30-minute taxi/Uber). People who do not drive should arrange their own transport with friends, family, or other attendees.

We will aim to get the finalised program out as early as we can, however this is a typical day:

8:30am – Day visitors need to register and check-in
9:00am – Bible talk (children & youth program)
10:30am – Morning Session starts (children & youth program)
11:00am – International speaker or mission session (children & youth program)
12:30pm – Lunch
2:30pm – Electives, activities and free time. Explore the beautiful surrounds, catch up with friends or just have a rest.
5:30pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Evening program (children & youth program)
8:30pm – Fellowship and book look.

Download our provisional program.

• • Pillow and pillow case, sheets and blankets/sleeping bags (bottom sheet still required) — linen can be hired through the booking system.

• • Mattress topper (single bed) if you like the added comfort!

• • Bible, notebook, pen/pencils and your CMS Prayer Diary

• • Hand sanitiser and face masks (just in case!)

• • Casual clothes and wet weather gear (weather on the mountain is changeable and the red, volcanic soil has a special attraction to children’s clothing!)

• • Hat, closed-toe shoes and water bottle for the children’s program (named)

• • Sunscreen (parents please apply to children before sign-in each session)

• • Insect repellent

• • Towel and toiletries

• • Swimmers for the waterslide or local public pool

• • Keep cup/reusable mug and water bottle

• • Torch

• • Cooking equipment for campers as there is none on site

• • Please note: no alcohol, smoking or candles permitted.

The increase in cost was a difficult but necessary decision for CMS to make due to the increase in costs from suppliers across the board. CMS has tried its best to minimise the on charge of price increase to our supporters.

If you want to come to Summer School and are experiencing financial difficulties, please indicate that on the registration (we have a section about Receiving help) or please reach out to CMS by phone on 07 3171 3020 or email qnnsw@cms.org.au. We would love to see how we can help.

Mobile reception is patchy. Any urgent emails for guests may be sent to qnnsw@cms.org.au
This will be checked intermittently during the day. However, we cannot guarantee we are able to pass on any messages.

Pets are not allowed. Only assistance dogs are allowed. Please indicate you are bringing an assistance dog to Summer School on the registration. We require a copy of the current handler identification card showing the details of the handler and the dog.

As part of the booking process, you will be asked about the allergies you have. There is a range of different diet options. If your allergy requires that you carry an Epi-pen, you will be asked to email CMS QNNSW a copy of your ASCIA plan. For people staying at WEC and CMS there is a ‘No nuts’ policy.

If you become unwell at Summer School and could be contagious, please consider not attending the main Summer School program and wear a mask.

Download this information sheet

We invite you to help us tell the rest of the community about Summer School so that no one misses out!

Download resources to share at your church, youth group, study group, school or across social media:

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