Bush Capital Lodge YMCA

The Y Canberra Region has 2 award winning group accommodation properties – Leumeah Lodge and Bush Capital Lodge.

We are environmentally and customer-focused in our service delivery across both locations.

Our highly skilled team delivers a specialised service to meet individual requirements, ensuring experiences are smooth and enjoyable for all.

Our competitive rates also include a 1:20 FOC teacher ratio, and FOC coach drivers (T&Cs apply).

Bush Capital Lodge is 10 minutes from Canberra’s major attractions and with enclosed, private grounds, Bush Capital Lodge provides a safe and welcoming environment catering exclusively to groups.

Accommodation

Up to 178 people accommodated in dormstyle rooms sleeping 4–12 Students.
Access to all rooms is via internal corridors.
2 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.

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.
Mealtimes allocated to work with itineraries.

Security

The Y Canberra Region’s accommodation sites are a secure and safe environment.

Our security provisions include:

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.