Welcome to eCamp 2026
Why the red hats? You are representing Finlay Park and so that the campers and adults can easily find someone to help them you all have a red hat to wear. Please wear it for the entire weekend (even if you get hat head).
On this page you will find all of your assigned jobs and what is required for each job. Please make sure that you are there and available at each time. You are expected to be at all of the chapel times at the big gym, this is a time for you to experience
Finlay Park was originally set up for Easter camp way back in the 1950’s and it has grown to eCamp 2026 that you are about to experience. There is something amazing about having over a thousand people at Finlay Park and experiencing everything that Finlay Park and Easter has to offer.
And a huge thanks for helping out at eCamp 2026. We cannot do camp on this scale without a whole lot of people helping and giving up their time and energy to make eCamp a success. We really appreciate your help. In the midst of all the noise and busyness we really hope that you will have time to remember what Easter is all about and spend some quiet time reflecting on Jesus’s incredible sacrifice on the cross all those years ago, and what a blessing it is to each and every one of us.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
1 Peter 1:3:
The Finlay Park Team
But now the work stuff…..
Red hat responsibilities
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- Be at the morning tea get togethers at 11am at the village
- Be at each of the chapel meetings
- Complete your assigned jobs on the roster at https://www.finlaypark.co.nz/ec/
- Wear your red hat so you can be found
- Help out with serving meals
- And of course the catch all “Other duties as directed”
If you have any questions about any of this talk to Joe, Gus, Mark or Ian.
How are we going to communicate at camp?
You will receive an invite to join the whatsapp group “eCamp 2026 Red hats” If you have not received an invite text Joe on 027 249 0427
What time do I need to be at camp on Friday?
We are going to get together with the red hats at 8:30 am Friday in the village to go through jobs and what is required for the first day
Where will I be sleeping?
If you have a tent feel free to bring it and set it up, Check with Joe or Gus for a spot.
Where can I hang out when I have some down time?
We will have a marquee behind the main Fale that is just for you guys to hang out. If you need some time out head there.
Do I need to complete the online training course before I arrive?
Yes please complete the course at https://www.finlaypark.camp/course/finlay-park-adult-training-course-for-ecamp-red-hats-2026/
What about food?
Yes we will be feeding you. You will need to bring your own plates, cutlery, mug and tea towel. If you are on a job that interferes with getting food, eg sinks and dishwash get another red hat to get you food. You can also help serve food (if you do not have another job) just be at the serveries 10 mins before meals to serve.
Am I expected to follow the curfew?
The short answer, Yes. The longer answer is as long as you are being considerate to the people around you then there is some flexibility. But if security says it is time to go to bed then it is time!
What if I don’t know what to do for my activity/assigned job?
In a lot of cases there will be a staff member assigned to an activity that will lead the activity and they will let you know what is required. Otherwise there is some information on the roster web site at https://www.finlaypark.co.nz/ec/ or just ask a staff member (they are listed on the roster site too). Some activities have setup that you can help the staff member with. Just ask.
Driving around camp.
Please keep the use of the camp vehicles to a minimum but if you do need to use a vehicle (mule, ute or Suzuki) eg to pickup bins, please drive carefully and watch for all the kids. The speed limit is 15 km/h. You must have a drivers license to drive any of the vehicles
End of camp duties list
| Staff and volunteer roster, Same as the information below | Daily Time table – To Come |
| What group is on what cleanup duty – To Come | Final Cleanup roster -To Come |
Finlay Park Staff Numbers
If you have an issue these are the numbers to call, choose one that is close to the issue you have or jus keep trying through the list
- Gus 027 784 5996 – Finlay Park Camp Director
- Ian 027 281 4343 – Special Projects
- Joe 027 249 0427 – Red hat rostering & activity issues
- Mark 027 419 8195 – Maintenances / safety issues
Activity Times
FRIDAY 2:30 – 4:30
SATURDAY 1:30 – 4:00
SUNDAY 1:30 – 4:00
Use your name in the Search field to see just your jobs
!! Things required before you arrive !!
- Register that you are coming to eCamp 2026 as a Red Hat
- Read this page
- Compete the eCamp Red Hat 2025 training course
- Sign up for the Red Hats Whats app group
!! I am feeling lost, where can I ask a question !!
eCamp can be a little crazy and there is a lot going on, we will try and have all the information for what you need to do and where you need to be available before and during camp on this page and also up in the main fale in the village. But if you are feeling at a loose end then
- Read this page and see if you have missed anything
- Check the roster to see what you are doing
- Ask in the 11am meeting if there is anything else that needs to be covered
- Msg the whats app group to see if there is anything happening right now. Staff for Finlay Park specific messages please keep using the FP Google group chat
OR just catch up with Joe or Gus or any of the other staff, we are happy to share eCamp with you!
Daily Duty and Activity Rosters will be displayed here
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Duties explained
- Report to cleaning tent (a staff member will be there to help)
- Set up cleaning kits for duty groups
- Hand out cleaning kits with instructions
- Reset all cleaning kits for next duty cycle
Time: after breakfast and dinner
Follow instructions from security
BINS:
- Collect bins around camp and deposit in the BIG Skip first. Use the mule, suziki or ute.
- Distribute bins and pig bins around camp
- Empty pig bins into one bin if possible and return pig bins to same location.
- Areas which must be checked each meal time: Dining hall, kitchen, around servery tent
- Keep lids on all bins and clean bins if dirty. This is to keep wasps and bees to a minimum
Time: before and after meal times
SINKS and dishwasher:
- Fill sinks when meal time starts
- Use soap and bleach (1/2 cup of bleach per sink)
- Empty sinks regularly to replace dirty water
- Clean and reset sinks for next meal time
- Hose and scrape floor underneath sinks
You can jump to the front of the meal ques to get your food first so you can go and setup
FP Staff: It is your role to learn how to manage the dishes area on your first time on and then pass on how it is run to the next staff member on your 2nd time on the dishes.
Time: at start of meal time
- Check toilets after duty group has been
- Fix and clean all areas not up to standard
- All toilets must look and smell great
- Check toilet paper, hand san and soap if needed
- Wash floors in needed
Time: Between 9 – 10 am and After 10pm hose all floors and sqeegee.
Activities explained
- Report to staff member if assigned to one for an activity
- Set up activity prior to lunch if set up is required
- Be ready at activity at 2:30 Friday, 1:30pm on Sat and Sun
- Paintball and Animal are closed activities. All other activities are open until 4:30pm Friday, 4:00 Sat and Sun
- Rocket Jetty
- Go Karts
- Climbing
- Paintball
- Shooting & Archery
- Animal & Talk
- Kayaking, SUP & Lifejackets
- Balanz Bikes
- Adventure trail
- Slide by Slide
- Pool
- Flying Fox
- Blob
- Confidence Course
- Inflatables
- [Float]
Continuous 
Unlimited People
Get the kids with life jackets on and ready to go on the next boat that comes past. As the boats come into the lagoon find a group that want to go on what is coming in. eg 6 people on the rocket, 2 for biscuits etc. As the boat comes past the raft and you have hooked the rope get the previous riders to jump off and swim in to the ladder. Pull in the inflatables while the prev riders are swimming and load up the next group.
Important:
- Everyone must wear a life jacket – Check the jacket for a good fit before the rider gets on to the ride
- No swimming in the off the jetty
- All boats will come anti-clockwise around the lagoon
- Keep the number of people on the last raft to a minimum, usually just the next riders. This will help you with managing the hook and ensure the raft does not get swamped.
More…
Continuous Unlimited People
Service Before Lunch.. Assist FP Staff with running and safety of activity
Continuous Unlimited People
Just the climbing wall…
60 mins 35 People
Pickup From Gate. Follow FP Staff member instructions
Continuous Unlimited People
Follow FP Staff member instructions
60 mins 35 People
Any extra people from the first session will be given a sticker for the next session/s.
| Session | Talk | |
| Friday | 2:30 – 3:30 | Talk by Driver |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | 3:15 – 3:30 | |
| Saturday | 1:30- 2:30 | Talk by Driver |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | 2:15 – 2:30 | |
| 3:30-4:30 | 3:15-3:30 | |
| Sunday | 1:30- 2:30 | Talk by Driver |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | 2:15 – 2:30 | |
| 3:30-4:30 | 3:15-3:30 |
Continuous 40 People
On shore check all the participants life jacket ensure that they fit well
Help with pack away at the end of the session
5 mins each turn Unlimited People
Anti clock wise only. no hitting other bikes.
Ensure that they are locked up after the session and the key put on top of the fire control panel in the old gym
Meet the kids inside the gate at the start of the activities. There will be other adults available too so space them along the path with one person assigned to be at the back. Take them up through the adventure trail. Wait before the fence for the back person to arrive then proceed back to camp.
Manage the people going down the Slide by Slide. Ensure that they follow the rules on the sign
You will be rotating with the pool, blob, slide, flying fox, blackslide, confidence course,
Continuous Unlimited People
Run as per the instructions on the sign
Watch for sliders. Person on the raft must stop the slide when the blob is going
Setup – Be there 10 mins before activities start and turn on all of the blowers to inflate the inflatables.
During activities
- Ensure that the inflatables are run in a safe way
- No spectators on the inflatables
Items to add here
- Daily Schedule
- Bin Locations
- Group Locations
- Map of group Locations