Scots Weekend Away 2026 FAQ

We’re going to the Collaroy Centre, 22 Homestead Ave, Collaroy NSW 2097

It’s about 40 minutes from the city by car, and accessible by public transport (bus) as well. If you need a lift or able to give others a lift, please fill in the carpooling details in your registration form!

You can access the site map here. Please go to the Conference Room once you arrive at the accommodation to pick up your event booklet and check-in. 

The theme of this year’s WEA is Maturity in All of Life’s Relationships. David and Jenny Brown will be our presenters delivering four key topics around the theme:

  1. Growing in Discernment (Philippians 1:9–11). Focus on maturity in Relationships – Growing in love that is wise, discerning, and fruitful
  2. Growing Together in Humility (Philippians 2:1–11). Focus on Growing in Relationships that Serve Others – Following Christ’s example of humility, selflessness, and unity.
  3. Growing in the midst of loss & Disappointment – Anchored in Hope (Philippians 3:7–11). Focus on Loss, Grief and Resilient Hope – Discovering Christ as our greatest gain through seasons of loss and unmet expectations. 
  4.  Growing in Unity (Philippians 4:1–9 ). Focus on Learning to Stay Connected Under Pressure – Practicing reconciliation, peace, joy, and steadfastness in difficult relationships

You can download the program here.

Please make your way to the conference room to check-in and receive your conference program booklet, nametag and your accommodation access code. You’re welcome to come any time after 5pm.

You may bring snacks/dinner but the Collaroy Centre has a strict policy – no nuts, no alcohol, no eating outside food in the dining hall, and no cooking onsite, 

We encourage you to arrive before 9pm so that you have plenty of time to enjoy free time, settle and rest. There will also be a small supper served around 9pm. If you are going to arrive after 9:30pm, please let Evangel Lui know as soon as possible via email (evangel.lui@scotschurchsydney.org) or text/Whatsapp (0431 878 667)

Friday evening:
For Friday night’s free time, please see the next question below.

Saturday afternoon:
After lunch, we’ll have a fun all-in group activity where you will compete in small teams for a chance to win!

Following afternoon tea, enjoy the local area at your leisure or sign up for a range of guided free time activities/classes, that some Scots members will host! More details at WEA!

There’s also a tennis/basketball court onsite as well as an open grass field. Bring your own equipment to share during one of the allocated free time sessions. The conference room will also be open for board games and hanging out.

Saturday evening:
After dinner, we have our signature trivia night… with a twist! We encourage you to join in and enjoy activities.

After supper, there’ll be more free time to relax and unwind. If you’re a bit of a night owl and not quite ready for bed, bring out your favourite board games and enjoy some fun and laughter together. Otherwise, have a good night’s rest!

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact Adrian Tsang or Evangel Lui.

This is your free time. People will gradually arrive at the camp site from Friday 5pm to check in and settle into their accommodation.

Dinner will NOT be provided on Friday night, so please arrive with a full stomach or BYO food (but no eating outside food in the main dining hall). Feel free to bring a board game or two to play together or catch up with anyone who has already arrived then. Please let Evangel know if you are arriving after 9:30pm.

BYO Dinner: 5pm onwards – Friday 

Breakfast: 7.30–8.30am – Saturday and Sunday
Lunch: 12.00–1.00pm – Saturday and Sunday
Dinner: 6.00–7.00pm – Saturday

If you indicated on your registration that you required a lift, someone will contact you closer to the date. 

If you did not include this during registration, but require a lift, please contact Anna.
If you have further questions, please contact Anna (dldkssk88@gmail.com)

Bring warm clothes, toiletries, a pen and hat/sunscreen if you plan to be outside. All Bible passages will be in the provided booklet but you’re welcome to bring your own Bible as well.

Please see the bedding and board games/snacks section for more information.

Hotel and Deluxe Cabin rooms have linen and toiletries provided.

Bunk Cabin members must bring their own linen and toiletries (blankets, sheets, pillowcase, doona/sleeping bag). A mattress sheet is compulsory even if you are using a sleeping bag.

Yes, absolutely!

You’re welcome to bring snacks, but the Collaroy Centre has asked that there are no nuts, no alcohol, no cooking onsite and no outside food consumed in the dining hall.

Please bring your favourite board games to enjoy with others during free time. There is also a tennis/basketball court, the open grass field, and the Conference room that we can use during free time so feel free to bring your own tennis rackets, basketball gear, soccer balls, frisbees, knitting or crochet supplies, or any other hobby equipment to make the most of your free time.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact Anna Yoo or Evangel Lui.

The main session on Saturday and Sunday will start at 8.30am.  You can arrive as early as you like and leave as late as you like but your day rate does not include breakfast or dinner and you cannot bring outside meals onsite. Only your morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are paid for.

Please make your way to the conference room to receive your conference program booklet and nametag as soon as you arrive at the venue.

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Anna Yoo or Evangel Lui.

Yes! Kids Church will be running during the Sessions and Small Group times of WEA. Our kids will be following a similar theme to the adults, reading some of the picture books from the ‘God Gave Us’ series that are focussed on our relationship with God, our family, friends and others. There will be some activities linked to these books and kids will have great fun together.

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Allyana Trajano (ally.t0147@gmail.com)

Yes. Please collect your kids for morning tea and lunch. This is a good opportunity to do a toilet stop with your kids. As we do at Kids Church, if your child needs a toilet break in the middle of the sessions, we will message or call you to look after this too.

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Allyana Trajano (ally.t0147@gmail.com).

We have Craig and Cathy Tucker leading our kids church during WEA. If you have further questions about Kids Church at WEA, please contact Allyana Trajano (ally.t0147@gmail.com).

The registration for WEA closes on 24 July 2026. It’s a hard deadline 2 weeks out from the weekend because they need us to submit all details of attendees to the Collaroy Centre so they can prepare the meals and accommodation.

Please register soon!

Overall Program & Budget: Evangel Lui (evangel.lui@scotschurchsydney.org)

Word and Prayer (Main Sessions): Jess Lui (Jess.lui@scotschurchsydney.org) and Lawrence Wong (lawrencium92@hotmail.com)

Music & AV: Mark Loughridge (mloughridge@gmx.com)

Activities (Fri night, Sat arvo, Sat night): Adrian Tsang (tsangadrian1@hotmail.com) and Evangel Lui (evangel.lui@scotschurchsydney.org)

Kids Ministry: Allyana Trajano (ally.t0147@gmail.com)

Car Pooling, Accommodation and Comms with the Site: Anna Yoo (dldkssk88@gmail.com) and Evangel Lui (evangel.lui@scotschurchsydney.org)

Promotion & Church Comms: Arum Paramitha and Lawrence Wong (lawrence.arum.wong@gmail.com)