If you have never registered to attend an event with our branch through the portal before, you’ll need to create a new user account before registering. Please use the email address you receive CMS communication from.  

For detailed steps about setting up your account follow the instructions on the MyCMS page. If you need additional support, please contact our office by calling 07 3171 3020.  

Registration will remain open up to and during the conference, January 2-7, 2026. However, registration for accommodation, meals and the children & youth program will close after 11:59pm Monday 1 December 2025. 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. 

Day registration includes program costs for the morning and evening sessions, and all afternoon electives, as well as morning tea. The sessions include top quality speakers and missionaries from around the world (this is not your average church conference!). You’ll also be able to take advantage of the beautiful mountain for some quiet reflection with God. There’s plenty of opportunities to make some new friends in the afternoon in electives, or various activities happening around the conference. However, if you register after food registration closes, please plan to bring your own lunch, or take advantage of some of the great restaurants around Mount Tamborine.  

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/bus). People who do not drive should arrange their own transport with friends, family, or other attendees. 

Bus timetable here

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

8:30am – Register and check-in (for day visitors)
9:00am – Bible talk / children & youth program
10:30am – Morning tea
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.

• Bible, notebook, pen/pencils and your CMS Prayer Diary
• 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!
• 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 reach out to CMS by phone on 07 3171 3020 or email [email protected]. We would love to see how we can help. 

Mobile reception is patchy. Any urgent emails for guests may be sent to [email protected] 
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 and if the allergies are life threatening. 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.

Catering for a variety of dietary needs is becoming increasingly complex and expensive, and we are constrained by what QCCC & caterers are able to provide. Therefore, at Summer School CMS will only cater for the following dietary options: 

• Dairy/Lactose Free 
• Gluten Free/Coeliac 
• Seafood Free 
• Vegetarian 
• Vegan 
• Egg Free (whole egg only)  
• Nut Free  
• Halal (no pork & no beef)

If your dietary needs fall outside this list, please contact the CMS office by email at [email protected] or by phone to 07 3171 3020 to discuss your options. 

Whilst we would love to see everyone who registers at Summer School, it is more loving to stay home if you develop symptoms a few days before the conference. 

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

Please see the terms and conditions below: 

1. Registrations can be amended and full refunds given up to and including 30 November 2025. Please contact the CMS office on 07 3171 3020 or [email protected].
2. From 1 December 2025 up to and including 15 December 2025, registrations can be cancelled and refund provided. Program registration will receive a full refund, accommodation purchase will receive a partial refund, and meal purchase will not receive a refund.
3. After 15 December 2026 refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Executive Director of CMS QLD with Northern NSW.
4. If hazardous weather or environmental conditions prohibit the safe running of the conference NO refund will be provided. 

Download this information sheet