Hundreds of dads have participated in a mass camp out at a Queensland school to highlight the important role fathers play in their children's lives.

Bereaved kids or those from broken homes were taken under the wing of other families so they could share some of those vital experiences.

More than 1,100 people attended the event on Saturday night, setting up over 700 tents at Sheldon College in Brisbane's bayside.

One of the school's sports teachers and father of three, Scott Easedown, came up with the idea.

"We need that time for the dads, one-on-one time," he said.

"[The children] need to know Dad is around.

"Just giving 24 hours where there are no other distractions."

A game of tug-of-war was one of the highlights at the camp. ( ABC News: Isabella Higgins )

Mr Easedown said it was important all kids who did not have a father figure around could participate.

"We've had a few dads step up and say I'll be happy to take those children," he said.

"That's been amazing, that those kids can be involved ... and some of those kids get have those experiences with a male role model."

Jason Witt came along with his daughter, Madison, and her best friend, Gemma.

"Gemma's dad couldn't be here tonight, so I decided to bring her along," he said.

"It's just so, so important [that kids have a strong male role model]."

More than 1,100 attended the event on Saturday night, setting up over 700 tents at Sheldon College in Brisbane's bayside. ( ABC News: Isabella Higgins )

Stephen Beach had travelled for hours to make sure he could attend with his son, Charlie.

"I travelled from Lae in Paupa New Guinea, spent the night there and flew in this morning," he said.

"I missed Father's Day last week but I wasn't going to miss this campout.

"This shows that fathers can have an important role in their children's life."

This morning over 1,100 sausages, 700 burgers, 800 bacon rashers and 504 eggs were cooked up for breakfast this morning.