When young people arrive at The Collaroy Centre, they come ready for connection, challenge, and growth. But across Australia, thousands of young people don’t have access to the same safety, guidance, or opportunity.

That’s where The Salvation Army steps in, and where your stay at The Collaroy Centre makes a difference.

Because The Collaroy Centre is a for-purpose business owned and operated by The Salvation Army, every camp, retreat, or event you book directly supports their life-changing mission work, including vital programs for vulnerable and at-risk youth.

A growing challenge

Many young people in Australia face complex barriers: unstable housing, family conflict, unemployment, and disconnection from school or community. These challenges can quickly spiral, putting them at risk of homelessness, mental health struggles, or long-term disadvantage.

The Salvation Army’s youth services are designed to catch them before they fall, and to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

How the Salvos support young people

Across Australia, the Salvos operate youth refuges, drop-in centres, mentoring programs, and education initiatives that provide care, structure, and belonging. These include:

• Crisis and transitional housing for young people who’ve left unsafe homes
  
• Outreach programs that connect with youth on the streets and in regional areas
  
• Education and training support to help them re-engage with study or work
  
• Mentorship and life skills workshops that foster confidence and independence
  
• Culturally safe and inclusive programs for First Nations and multicultural youth
  

This isn’t just about meeting immediate needs. It’s about helping young people discover their potential and build the skills to thrive long-term.

Where The Collaroy Centre fits in

Every school camp, church retreat, and leadership program held at The Collaroy Centre helps fund these essential youth services. When you stay with us, you’re not just helping young people at camp discover leadership and teamwork — you’re helping others across Australia find stability and purpose.

It’s all part of a bigger story: one where adventure meets impact.

Why it matters

When we say The Collaroy Centre is “the perfect place to connect, grow, and celebrate,” we mean it. We’re proud to provide experiences that build confidence and community, both here on our site and beyond it.

Because when you choose The Collaroy Centre, you’re choosing to give young people across Australia the chance to start again, to study, to work, to dream, and to believe in themselves again.

More than a camp. A cause.