Dates

14-16 August 2026

Ages

Young Adults

Location

Woodhouse Adventure Park,
Piccadilly

2026 Fees

1 Night | $45
2 Nights | $90

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

1 Peter 3:15a

What is August Retreat?

This is the annual camp for all Lutheran Students and friends at university and post-secondary tertiary institutions, such as TAFE and colleges (ALC, Tabor, etc). It is also for all recent graduates, along with others who are interested in the topic and issues and would like to come along and seriously engage in discussion about the big issues of faith and life.

It is also a relaxed camp in which campers will be able to take in, socialise and enjoy games and fun with the other campers, around campfires and walks in the beautiful environment of the Adelaide Hills. This laid-back style has been a feature of these Uni Students' camps for the last five years.

Registrations Open

First Time Camper?

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the LLL, we are thrilled to offer first time campers a discount to attend camp for only $50!

Please email admin@blueprintministries.org.au to receive the discount code if this applies to you.

LLL Australia

What to expect

Hope in a Hopeless World

How can we have hope in light of our currently seemingly hopeless world of war; famine; sexual abuse; the future of work including AI and robots in the world; the end of the international rule of law, economic and political pressures, environmental debates and the hoarding of resources?

What does genuine, deep and lasting hope look like personally and publicly? How can we discern God’s voice, guidance and direction in the world in order to move ahead? What is the place of prayer when the future seems hopeless? Where is God in all of this? How do we cope with stress about the future and what sort of a future do we have to share as Christians?

Friday

You are welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful natural bush surroundings of the camp from 2.00pm onwards. We begin with welcome drinks and entrees from 5.30 pm and after dinner our theme will be introduced.

Devotions for the camp will focus on various Psalms of God’s people of faith, exploring how they faced seemingly insuperable hopeless circumstances. Each devotion will focus on the example of a saint who trusted and hoped that God would get them through some very tough situations.

Then into the evening with games, music and a bonfire and marshmallows!

Saturday

Pastor Fraser Pearce will lead us in a bible study to start the day, followed by a panel featuring Rev Dr Mark Worthing (NSW), amongst others. This will be an extended presentation and exploration in small and large discussion groups unpacking the camp theme.

The afternoon will be an open time to let campers unwind and explore more of the site if they wish, including Challenge Hill.

Pastor Mark will finish the afternoon with a session that asks, 'How can we share the hope that we have with family, friends, and neighbours?'

Sunday

We'll begin with a worship service in the morning reflecting on our topic and responding to God’s Word and the gift of Holy Communion as food for the journey. This will be followed by open discussion surrounding the question of 'Where do we go from here in light of this weekend?’ When we have packed up we are welcome to enjoy the park and facilities during the remaining daylight hours.
You are welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful natural bush surroundings of the camp from 2.00pm onwards. We begin with welcome drinks and entrees from 5.30 pm and after dinner our theme will be introduced.

Devotions for the camp will focus on various Psalms of God’s people of faith, exploring how they faced seemingly insuperable hopeless circumstances. Each devotion will focus on the example of a saint who trusted and hoped that God would get them through some very tough situations.

Then into the evening with games, music and a bonfire and marshmallows!

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Hope in a Hopeless World

How can we have hope in light of our currently seemingly hopeless world of war; famine; sexual abuse; the future of work including AI and robots in the world; the end of the international rule of law, economic and political pressures, environmental debates and the hoarding of resources?

What does genuine, deep and lasting hope look like personally and publicly? How can we discern God’s voice, guidance and direction in the world in order to move ahead? What is the place of prayer when the future seems hopeless? Where is God in all of this? How do we cope with stress about the future and what sort of a future do we have to share as Christians?

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How do I get to camp?

August Retreat is held in the Hooper Bunkhouse at Woodhouse Adventure Park, Piccadilly. To the right is a map of where the site is so feel to use that for directions.

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Contact us

Please reach out to us at admin@blueprintministries.org.au or 08 8267 5211 if you have any questions about camp. We're always wanting to connect and answer any questions we can!

Blueprint Ministries is the Child, Youth, Family, and Young Adults Ministry of the Lutheran Church of Australia SA-NT District.

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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Contact
Email: admin@blueprintministries.org.au
Phone: 08 8267 5211