Q What is Arura?

ARURA 2010, an initiative of Rallies NI, is an international camp for young people from across Northern Ireland and further afield.

It is a week long camp which provides an opportunity for young people to get together and enjoy a great holiday in a Christian atmosphere.

ARURA 2010 will be held in Limavady Grammar School, Limavady, County Londonderry, 24th – 31st July 2010. The programme for the week offers a choice of exciting and entertaining activities and events – there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

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Q Who or what are Rallies NI?

Rallies NI is the collective name for the Every Boys & Every Girls Rallies (EBR & EGR) throughout NI. The Rally movement was founded in New Zealand in 1944; there are now EBR and EGR groups across the world.

The rally movement has four main aims - the spiritual, physical, social and educational growth of every EBR and EGR member.

EBR and EGR leaders are committed Christians who want to encourage Rally members to find a personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Q What is ARURA and what does it mean?

Arura is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning “gathering at camp.” The first ever Rally Arura was held in Australia in 1978. NI hosted its first Arura in 1984 and it is now held here every 4 years.

Enniskillen, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Armagh, Londonderry, and most recently in Bushmills, in 2006, have been N. Ireland’s host towns for past Arura Camps welcoming Rally representatives from around the world.

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Q Who can go to ARURA?

ARURA 2010 is for everyone who is currently in P6 (10 yrs old by June 30th) up to and including Year 13 (Maximum age of 17).

Arura is open to all young people – you do not need to be a member of a Rally! The week is about making new friends and having new experiences, so you don’t have to know a lot of people before you can go!

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Q Can I bring my friends?

Yes, definitely! As long as they are the right age they are very welcome to come. There’s plenty of room and inviting them might be one of the best things you've ever done for your friends.

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Q How much does ARURA cost?

The cost of Arura is £135 per person with a £15 discount per person for families with more than one member attending.

This price includes travel to/from Arura, full board and accommodation, activities, tuition, equipment and excursions. Young people sleep in classrooms with girls and boys accommodated separately. The costs of Arura are kept to a minimum because all leaders pay full price.

A deposit of £20 is required to complete your registration, and payment of the full balance is required by 31st May 2010. Cheques should be made payable to Arura 2010.

If you want to be a worker at Arura, there is the option of finding your own accomodation off site at your own expense, which means the cost for the week is only £60. A list of possible accomodation is currently being compiled and will be available soon.

Please note: If you are hoping to stay in Off Site Accomodation, you will need to book sooner rather than later as the accomodation in the area has already begun to fill up!

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Q How can I register for ARURA?

You can either register online by clicking here or alternatively pick up a form from your rally leader.

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Q How does it all work?

To run an event on such a scale, we rely heavily on many experienced and caring leaders, who freely give of their time to be part of the week. They are helped by a large team of volunteer workers who are responsible for the catering, security, transport and other support services.

There will be over 400 people attending ARURA 2010 at Limavady including campers, leaders and workers. There is an immense task ahead - recruiting personnel, planning activities, promoting the camp to young people and praying for guidance from God.

Leaders play a crucial role at Arura. They are at the cutting edge of the camp and will have the most personal input into the young people’s experience of Arura.

Leaders will be responsible for a small number (probably 5-6) of similar-aged boys or girls. This group will be made up of young people, from different rallies, who are unlikely to all know each other.

Leaders will have a personal faith in the Jesus Christ and may be asked to facilitate Bible discussions in these groups.

Assistant Leaders will support the leaders of small groups. An Assistant Leader is likely to be under 18.

Workers are the backbone of Arura ensuring all things operate safely and smoothly. Workers will be given a small number of daily tasks. While time with the young people is more limited, there will be many opportunities to participate in the life of the camp.

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Q What’s the vision of ARURA?

To provide an opportunity for young people to worship, serve and learn about the purpose God has for their lives.

To run a programme that is fun, dynamic and imaginative, which gives an opportunity to build friendships.

To utilise the talents of our current leaders and wider contacts to make ARURA 2010 an unforgettable experience.

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Q Do you have a Child Protection Policy?

All our leaders and workers are checked in accordance with government guidelines, including Access NI, the new method of obtaining criminal record checks. More information on this process can be found here.

Most of our leaders and workers have been working with young people for many years, and have even undergone further training in preparation for Arura 2010.

The full Child Protection Policy can be accessed here.

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Q Where can I get more information?

If you are excited about Arura 2010 and want to know more, you can e-mail your question to info@arura2010.com or contact an Arura Rep at one of the churches involved.

See list below for details…