South Australian / Northern Territory Summer School
SA/NT Summer School
Aldinga Beach Holiday Park
26 to 30 December 2024
Years from now attendees of SA/NT Summer School will reminisce the,” Good Ol’ Days” when they took part in Summer School at Aldinga Beach Holiday Park!!! Set aside 26 to 30 December, 2024. As always you can look forward to immersing yourself and your family in Baha’i Community Life. All who labour for a better world are invited. Whether you are just hearing about the healing message of Baha’u’llah or your family has been Baha’is since the 1800s, all are welcome to take part in this inclusive atmosphere that aims to unite, focus, inspire, and spiritually vitalize. Experience the nascent glimmerings of the Mash'riqu'l-Adhkar with Dawn Prayers that include music and devotions. Take part in conversations of significance with diverse peoples. Sing songs with friends old and new and play games together. Summer School is a place where memories are made, and resolves are confirmed. Let us learn how to release the society-building power of the faith together.
There are several types of accommodations available, from private family cabins to shared dormitory style rooms and even camp and caravan sites too. There is sure to be one that suits you.
If you have any questions, please contact the SA Summer School Taskforce by completing the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of this page. Thank you!
About SA/NT Summer School 😎
Together we will enjoy devotions, music, fellowship, reflection, recreation …. and plenty of opportunities for elevated conversations. 🤗🙂
Consider how artistic expression can be used to illustrate themes, such as releasing the society-building power of the faith.
A few words to describe the atmosphere? UNITED, INCLUSIVE, filled with WARMTH, and a yearning for SERVICE.
Feel free to invite the families and friends from your neighbourhoods and circles to join.
ALL ages are welcome to SA/NT Summer School.
Summer School is an opportunity to be immersed in a Bahá'í atmosphere of life and thought. To appreciate the full benefit of the program, which is cumulative, the friends are encouraged to attend all sessions in order to receive the full benefit.
Summer School is residential by nature and prior registration is required, however please know that the Regional Bahá'í Council aims to ensure that Summer School remains accessible to ALL. If for any reason you are unable to stay at the venue and/or require special consideration, please contact us at summerschool@sa.bahai.org.au
We look forward to YOUR contribution to SA/NT Summer School. 😊
"They must try and introduce the Bahá'í atmosphere of life and thought into their Summer Schools, rather than making the Summer School an episode and a pleasant vacation period, during which they learn a little more about the Faith."
(From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States, May 23, 1954: Ibid., p. 12)
“Releasing the Society-Building Power of the Faith.”
Programs by Age Group.
Adult Program
Generally, 18 and up, participating together and exploring themes of relevance.
Junior Youth Program
Junior youth (12-15 years) have their own full day program accompanied by a team of youth.
Children’s Program
The children's program will be a warm and safe environment with dedicated and knowledgeable teachers for our little ones. The program will be Baha’i inspired with art, joy, and friendship.
Venue Information
SA/NT Summer School will take place at:
Aldinga Beach Holiday Park
December 26-30, 2024. 😎
On-Arrival Information
On arrival, please sign in and receive your information pack.
Registration opens at 4:00 pm on Thursday, 26 December 2024. The summer school will end after morning tea on Monday, 30 December 2024.
Meals and Refreshments
Breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and dinner will be provided, except for Thursday evening.
Special diets
Please indicate your dietary needs when registering (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free).
For any other requirements please contact the summer school taskforce at summerschool@sa.bahai.org.au
What to Bring
What to Bring
Friends that are camping need to bring their own bedding and personal hygiene products
Friends booking for the budget accommodation need to bring their own bedding and personal hygiene products
Friends booking the cabins need to bring their own personal hygiene products
Towels
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Repellents
Sturdy walking shoes
Sporting equipment
Musical instruments
Snacks, always bring snacks
For children attending the children's programmes
Hat (labelled with your child's name)
Sports shoes
Drink bottle filled with water only (with your child's name)
Special diets: You may wish to bring some of your own food
Infants requirements: You will need to bring a cot for very young children
Talents: Come prepared to share your love for Bahá'u'lláh with your music, dance or drama
Name tags must be worn at all times on the camp
Summer School participants are not allowed to go beyond the fence, this is strictly out of bounds.
Long-term residents of the park are to be left alone and not to be invited to participate in any part of the program
Visitors without nametags will not be served food as they are not registered
Bookings close 12 December 2024
Booking fees cannot be refunded
Cancellations made after 01 December 2024 WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Compassionate circumstances will be considered (contact taskforce)
Registration
If you have any special circumstances or questions, please use the “contact us” at the bottom of this page to contact the SA/NT Summer School Task Force. Prices include food for the duration of Summer School.
Please note you will not be considered registered until you have paid in full
Bookings close 12 December 2024
Booking fees cannot be refunded
Cancellations made after 01 December 2024 WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Compassionate circumstances will be considered (contact taskforce)
| Accommodation type | Number of people per site/cabin | Facilities | Floorplan |
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| Powered sites | Maximum 6 people per site |
Most sites are grassed sites, some drive through and some with sullage and water. |
N/A |
| Shared accommodation - mini camp | Maximum 6 people per room |
Shared facilities:
BYO linen AC in the hallway only |
N/A |
| Family deluxe cabins (6 person) | Contains a Queen bed in main bedroom and 2 sets of bunks in 2nd bedroom (6 people per cabin) |
Selfcontained and includes the following:
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| Family villa cabins (6 person) | Contains a queen bed and bunk beds (6 people per cabin) |
Selfcontained and includes the following:
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| Family yurt cottages (4 person) | Contains a Queen bed in main bedroom and single beds in 2nd bedroom (4 people per cabin) |
Selfcontained and includes the following:
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| Family ensuite cabins (4 person) | Contains a double bed and bunk beds (4 people per cabin) |
Selfcontained and includes the following:
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No Charge for Children under 5 years (You must bring own portable bed or cot)
*It is the hope of the SA/NT Summer School Task Force that everyone wishing to participate in Summer School is able to do so, If you require financial assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the taskforce.
Contact Us
Please use the contact us form to get in touch with the SA/NT Summer School Task Force.