Keswick was founded in Rotorua in 1927, modelled on the conventions held in the Lakes District in England. In 1962 Keswick moved to its current site at Holdens Bay. In the early days there were no facilities to speak of. Families who attended Summer Camp (then called Convention) roughed it in tents, and cooked communal meals outdoors. Over the years, through much voluntary labour and the donation of materials and money, the facilities gradually developed.
Today Keswick Christian Camp operates as a highly successful camp and convention centre 51 weeks of the year, catering to schools, churches and special interest groups. It has 3 star Qualmark rating, and in 2010 year won a Rotorua Business Enterprise award. Summer Convention was the rationale for Keswick Christian Camp coming into existence, and continues to be where Keswick’s heart is. Summer Convention fees are subsidised by income generated by Keswick over the course of the year. You can find more information on Keswick Christian Camp at the main website, keswick.org.nz
