What are your strongest memories of family holidays growing up? Was it the time when you saw your parents finally relax and have fun with you? Was it that amazing mountaintop view or waterfall swim? Was it the bushwalk that went horribly wrong? Or was it the time you went camping and it rained the whole time?

The truth is that holidays are more important for our families than we realise. And holidays are about much more than just having fun. After all, our families remember and talk about the bad holidays as much as we do the good ones.

A family holiday gets us out of our normal environment and routine and so it provides a great opportunity for us to reconnect—with each other, with God’s creation and with God through his word.

But planning a holiday is hard work, which makes it hard to prioritise.

That’s why Youthworks is excited to announce the launch of a brand new program, Getaways, which will help more families to enjoy time away together in God’s creation. Let Youthworks do the organising for you!

In our latest Timeless Parenting conversation, we chatted with Sam Hudson from Youthworks’ Getaways program about how to holiday well as a family.

More about Getaways

Getaways offers immersive outdoor adventures and experiences that celebrate God’s creation and strengthen family bonds. Each Getaway is designed to help families disconnect to reconnect. Disconnection from the built environment, social commitments and technology allows us to be reconnected to God’s creation, his people and his Son. It’s fair to say that quality time with family is rarely experienced without quantity time, such as a family holiday. We’re confident that these experiences are great value for money and will make memories to last a lifetime.

You can enjoy these programs in three different ways: Parent–Child Adventures, Family Adventures and Family Holidays.

Head to the Getaways website to find out more.