Good News: The Salvation Army adds Laser Tag to their Marching Orders

Ministry & Laser Tag Case Study: The Collaroy Centre

On Sydney's scenic Northern Beaches lies The Collaroy Centre, a truly unique camp and conference destination. The centre is owned and operated by The Salvation Army (known as the Salvos here in Australia).

For over 35 years, the centre has welcomed guests seeking adventure, serenity, conferences, or creative workshops.

Now, with the addition of outdoor laser tag, the experience is even more exciting for young visitors.

Key Takeaways

High Daily Usage: Laser Tag is a reliable programming anchor.
Game Variety: Battlefield Operators can play the integrated games or create their own missions.
Participant Growth: 50K+ gamers demonstrate how laser tag attracts and retains visitors.
Meaningful Engagement: Ministry can tie gameplay to deeper values, connection, empowerment, and inclusion.

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Laser Tag at the Collaroy Centre

Since 2011, the Collaroy Centre has offered outdoor laser tag using Battlefield Sports' laser tag equipment.

Laser tag games offer participants a thrilling blend of strategy, teamwork, and adrenaline.

The center offers a variety of outdoor adventurous activities onsite, including abseiling, high ropes, archery, and a flying fox (zipline).

Since 2019, laser tag has become the centre's most popular activity, running nearly every day of the week and engaging over 50,000 participants.

The Salvos use the Cobra Tagger.

"During those years since we opened, Laser Tag has developed into our most popular, most utilized activity. It's very popular! It runs nearly every day of the week, every week. The product and service Battlefield Sports provides is amazing and genuinely helps us change the lives of every participant who walks through our gates," said Steven Carter, Program Manager.

From school camps to birthday parties, conferences, to Mission Groups, Laser Tag is always the first choice for some adrenaline in the great outdoors.

"Laser Tag is easily our most marketable and exciting activity. The way the kids' faces light up when they see the laser taggers and the field is the reason I continue to work in this industry," said Steven Carter, Program Manager.

The continuously evolving laser tag technology allows the Collaroy Centre team to run a range of games.

As well as the standard SATR "Capture the Flag" game, the team at The Collaroy Centre runs unique games, including:

* Terminator

* Protect the President, and

* Medic.

Our Most Popular Activity

Laser Tag has developed into our most popular, most utilized activity. It's very popular! It runs nearly every day of the week, every week. The product and service Battlefield Sports provides is amazing and genuinely help us change the lives of every participant who walks through our gates.
Steven Carter, Program Manager

Collaroy Centre Milestones

1988: Australia’s General Eva Burrows opens the current Collaroy Centre complex.

2011: Outdoor laser tag was introduced with Cobra laser taggers.

2018: Laser Tag system software upgraded to support new game modes.

2019 - Present: More than 50,00 participants engaged in laser tag games.

"The most important element of the Salvation Army's work is building connections with people first. Connections that bring healing and that brings wholeness. And bring transformation," said Robyn, Salvation Army Officer.

“Capture the Flag is just one of the laser tag games we play at The Collaroy Centre,” said Steven.

To learn more about the wonderful laser tag experiences offered by the Salvation Amry visit their website at https://www.collaroycentre.org.au/

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