Weather crosses on Today

As part of our birthday celebrations we will be hosting the weather cross on Today on Channel 9 on Friday 31 May! Looking forward to highlighting the importance of camp, showcasing our versatile space for community groups and having lots of fun.

Click here to see a compilation of these live TV crosses to Urban Camp!

Here is some local press about our 40th year celebrations from Inner City News, the Voice of East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville.

Here is an article about Urban Camp from 2022.

Here from the Star Weekly, Brimbank North West talking about year 6 students from St Paul’s Kealba staying at Urban Camp and meeting Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

St Paul’s Kealba teacher John McCall said the camp provides children with a chance to visit the city in a supported, immersive way. “Kealba is an amazing multicultural area and not all families have had the chance to explore Melbourne and Victoria – many are still finding their feet,” Mr McCall said. “This experience allows our students to become the teachers as sometimes students after their camp will then take their families into Melbourne to show them the city.

“All kids love going to the MCG. It is so iconic to Melbourne. We took the MCG tour this camp and not one student had ever been on the tour before. The MCG is something they see on TV and for them to walk through the stands, down onto the ground and see the insides of the stadium was just amazing.”

Mr McCall said Urban Camp helps teach students leadership skills and aids in their transition to secondary school. “Students get used to catching public transport which they may need to do as they transition into secondary school,” he said.

“One of the grade 6 boys had his first tram ride. It was great watching the smile on face when it jolted as it leapt forward.” Read more of the article here