01 / Challenge
Try something new.
Outdoor adventure and challenge-based activities encourage young people to step outside their comfort zone with support around them.
Leadership camps · Ages 12–16
Development Camps.
Discover what’s possible.
Challenge, connection and growth for young people across Tasmania. A chance to step outside the everyday, build confidence and discover strengths.
Ages 12–16
Development camps for boys and girls
Challenge & adventure
Outdoor experiences with purpose
Leadership & connection
Discovering strengths together
About Development Camps
Confidence grows through experience.
JCP Youth Development Camps bring young people together in a safe, structured and supportive environment where they can try new things and discover what they are capable of.
Through outdoor adventure, mentoring, group activities and youth speakers, participants are encouraged to build resilience, teamwork, self-belief and personal responsibility.
What to expect at camp
02 / Connection
Find your place.
Shared experiences, mentoring and group activities create opportunities to build friendships, work together and feel a sense of belonging.
03 / Growth
Build belief in yourself.
Leadership experiences and youth speakers help participants recognise their strengths, take responsibility and see new possibilities.
Camp calendar
Summer 2027 Camps.
Contact our team to confirm availability, drop-off and pick-up arrangements, and future camp dates.
Tasmania · Boys
Dates to be confirmed
Tasmania · Girls
Dates to be confirmed
Referrals
A new experience.
A positive next step.
Development Camps are for young people aged 12–16 who would benefit from a structured camp focused on leadership, challenge and personal growth.
- The young person is aged 12–16.
- The young person would benefit from a development camp.
- Transport can be arranged to and from the camp’s nominated drop-off and pick-up point.
Volunteer with JCP Youth
Be part of someone’s growth.
Help create a positive camp experience for young people. To express interest in volunteering, you’ll need to:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration and a full driver licence.
- Be able to positively engage with and mentor children and young people.
- Be available for training and an additional overnight before camp.
Useful to know
Before camp.
Who are Development Camps for?
The camps are for boys and girls aged 12–16 who would benefit from leadership, outdoor challenge, mentoring and connection with other young people. Young people from diverse backgrounds have engaged in Development Camps, all with positive outcomes.
How do I refer a young person?
Use the referral form above. If you are unsure whether a camp is the right fit, contact our team to discuss the young person’s needs.
Is transport provided?
The current referral requirements ask that the young person has transport to and from the nominated camp drop-off and pick-up point. Contact our team to confirm those arrangements.
What should participants bring, and what does camp cost?
Our team can provide current information about costs, what to bring, camp arrangements and available places. Please contact JCP Youth before making arrangements. There are limited funded positions on each camp for those requiring financial assistance.
Where can I find child safety information?
Read our child safety commitment and how to raise a concern ↗, or speak with our team.
Child safety
Safe. Heard.
Respected.
Every young person has the right to feel safe and be treated with dignity. JCP Youth is committed to child safety, listening to young people and responding to concerns.