About Us
and a look into our history
The History of Camp Drewe
Camp Drewe has a proud history of welcoming and authentic camp environments. Camp Drewe’s namesake, Miss Beatrice Blanche Drewe’s one wish for Camp Drewe was that Camp Drewe would be a place where young people could learn about Jesus Christ, something that remains true to the heart of our campsite today.
Camp Drewe was first opened in October 1972, the beginnings of the buildings being built with the proceeds of a bequeath by the late Beatrice Blanche Drewe.
Since that time Camp Drewe has grown dramatically and it is estimated that we have presented Christ through camping to over 2200 groups and 110.00 people.
Follow through our timeline below to learn more about our story and how we got to where we are today.
The Camp Drewe Timeline
1950
Miss Beatrice Blanch Drewe gifts the land for the camp
Miss Beatrice Blanch Drewe gifts the Land to the Presbyterian Church. Miss Drewe’s dies in 1953 leads to fundraising to accomplish her wishes – to create a place where young people could learn about Jesus Christ.
1965
Services and Camps were held in the open air & ministers used the site as a retreat.
1972
First ever camp is held at Camp Drewe!
In 1972, after plans had been drafted, construction begins to build the new campsite. Additions are made over the next few years, enhancing the site.
1973
Tree planting day
1988
Main Auditorium was added
2015
After a tornado destroys the campsite, Camp Drewe is forced to rebuild.
After a twister destroys the campsite, Camp Drewe rebuilds, renovating and updating the site, with a vision to enhance the site. The new Camp Drewe is pioneered.
2016
The NEW Camp Drewe
Our Team
Manager Brendon Hotschilt and his wife Fran
Brendon and Fran share a great passion for people having worked for the last 20 years in the ‘people-help’ industry. They bring enthusiasm and a desire to make sure that your camping experience at Camp Drewe is truly a memorable time.
Tim Mulcahy
Hi I’m Tim. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of the Camp Drewe team. The opportunity arose to join the ministry at the beautiful Camp Drewe site at Lennox head at the start of 2021.
To be of service to this community under the Lord’s guidance is a real blessing and I am excited be able to work in such a wonderful and serene environment. I wear many different hats, I am involved in the broader Christian community with Transform the Nations (TTN) and Three Angels, teaching hairdressing in Nepal, I also volunteer at the Wollongbar Church, in the church café Gather on Mondays, all proceeds are given to charity.
Serving others is my absolute passion and my faith is the foundation for my desire to serve, which is a real blessing to be a part of the kingdom of God.
I share this journey with my four children who have really embraced my move to Lennox Head, they also enjoy the beach location as much as I do.
I’m excited about meeting you all as our guests at Camp Drewe.
Please stay safe and God bless.
David Abey
Camp Drewe is supervised by the Ministry & Mission unit of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales.
The camp is locally overseen by a volunteer committee headed by David Abey. The committee and management endeavour to provide a safe and enjoyable camp experience.
Further information can be obtained by going to pcnsw.org.au
