The Connection Experience is a wilderness parent-child camp run in Kangaroo Valley NSW near Sydney, designed to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual connection between a parent and their child.
About the program
Reconnect. Recharge. Rediscover.
Welcome to The Connection Experience - a transformative parent-child journey designed for young people aged 10 - 12 accompanied by a parent or guardian. Set in the beautiful wilderness of Kangaroo Valley, NSW, this fully catered live-in experience is just two hours from Sydney, one hour from Wollongong, and three hours from Canberra.
In this three day, two night experience, immerse yourselves in shared moments of challenge, growth, and genuine connection.
Inspired by the success of our Rite of Passage Experience The Connection Experience offers its own unique blend of nature immersion and outdoor adventure - including rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, river hiking, navigation challenges, and an overnight canoe expedition. What sets this program apart is its integrated mindfulness component, designed to deepen emotional connection and presence between parent and child.
Through joint participation, personal reflection, and shared celebration of overcoming challenges, The Connection Experience fosters a stronger, more resilient bond between parent and child.
Available Dates
Please email us at [email protected] to register your interest and receive updates on our program dates.
The program caters for young people aged 10, 11 and 12 years of age inclusive, accompanied by a parent. At 13 - 15 years of age they are ready for the Rite of Passage Experience.
The Connection Experience is run in Kangaroo Valley, a historic village surrounded by farmland, stunning escarpment and bush. At the southern end of the NSW Southern Highlands, Kangaroo Valley is just one hour from Wollongong, two hours from Sydney and three hours from Canberra.
We have also run our programs in other locations around Australia. Please enquire if an alternate location is something you are interested in discussing with us.
Each program is capped at 8 parent-child pairs (16 participants) with a minimum of 5 pairs (10 participants). This ensures an intimate and optimal experience for all.
A full 'what to bring' list is provided on receipt of a 50% deposit paid at the time of booking (non-refundable but transferable), with the balance paid prior to arrival.
Full consideration is given to dietary requirements, we do our best to accomodate any requirements. Feel free to get in touch to discuss this in more detail.