Bush Capital Lodge YMCA

The Bush Capital Lodge is ten minutes from Canberra's major attractions and with enclosed, private grounds, Bush Capital Lodge provides a safe and welcoming environment catering exclusively to groups.

The Accommodation:

• Up to 178 people accommodated in dorm-style rooms sleeping 4-12 students.
• Access to all rooms is via internal corridors.
• Two separate lodges – Banksia and Wattle – accommodating 132 and 64 people respectively.
• Teacher rooms can include TV, tea/coffee, fridge and private bathrooms.
• Separate driver accommodation.
• All linen supplied.
• Our competitive rates also include a 1:20 FOC teacher ratio, and FOC coach drivers (T&Cs apply).

Recreation:

• Tranquil bushland surrounds, outdoor recreation and sporting grounds.
• Large-screen TVs and USBs containing G-rated movies.
• Kilometres of hiking trails close by.
• Soccer nets. Facilities:
• Dining room seats 100 guests.
• Dining area has extended outdoor BBQ terrace and common space.
• Ample off-street coach parking.
• Free WiFi for teachers and supervisors.

Catering

Catering packages are made in-house and designed around Nutrition Australia's healthy eating guidelines. We offer:

• 2 main options for hot dinners.
• Adult meal options and soft beverages for teachers/supervisors for dinner service.
• Tailor-made takeaway-style lunches.
• Barista-style coffee at Leumeah Lodge for teachers/supervisors.
• Pod-style coffee at Bush Capital Lodge for teachers/supervisors.
• Additional catering options available including morning and afternoon tea, hot lunch onsite and supper.
• Catering for special dietary requirements at an added charge.
• Meal times allocated to work with itineraries.

Security

The Y Canberra Region's accommodation sites are a secure and safe environment. What we have:

• We are accredited by the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Our team members undertake specialised training in Safeguarding Children and Young People.
• All staff are rigorously screened through National Crime Checks and Working with Vulnerable People registration processes.
• Main entrances, all bedrooms and communal spaces have lockable doors secured by keypad entry, with supervisor access to all student rooms.
• We utilise security cameras, daily security patrols and back-to-base fire alarm monitors.
• Additional security can be provided if requested.

For more information go to ymcacanberra.org.au/ accommodation.