Young People
Teen Camps
Fun, Adventure and Friendships Awaits
At our Teen Camps, we offer a variety of incredibly fun and stimulating activities, including physical challenges (with safety in mind), creative projects, inspiring guest speakers, and team-building exercises.
Catch all the fun moments from Teen Camps on our YouthZone Instagram!
Teen Camps
VIC/TAS/SA 2024
30 September, 2024 9:00 AM
Victoria, Australia
WA/NT 2024
16 December, 2024 9:00 AM
Perth, WA, Australia
Volunteering at Teen Camp
To ensure campers can participate safely and within their health capacity, the camp is staffed by a range of volunteers with specialist skills and experience. All costs are covered. This includes flights, transport, accommodation, meals, and activities.
We are currently seeking general volunteers and medical/allied health volunteers:
Note: As Teen Camp aims to provide campers with an authentic experience away from home, we are unable to accept applications from parents, legal guardians or relations of campers. Volunteers must be fully vaccinated, have a Police Check and valid Working With Children Check (or equivalent).
What Do Previous Campers, Parents and Volunteers Say?
I loved the education sessions! And seeing campers come out of their shell, make connections, and understand themselves a bit more.
– Volunteer 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Teen camps and events are completely FREE for all campers (and volunteers).
HeartKids, with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, will cover all costs associated with travel (including flights!), accommodation, meals and activities.
I’m coming from interstate, will I have to fly to Teen Camp by myself?
Where possible, we try to make sure that all campers are met by a HeartKids volunteer at their closest airport to make the trip together. All these details will be carefully planned with campers and their parents/carers well before camp starts.
What happens at Teen Camp and Teen Events?
The team at HeartKids organise an amazing variety of activities for camps and events. At previous camps, campers have had the chance to get creative in art and music workshops, hit the beach or lake to try some fun water sports, as well as having a go at rock climbing and ropes courses.
Campers and event attendees are provided with the opportunity to engage in conversations and activities focused on living with CHD and transitioning to adult care. Inspiring guest speakers also make special appearances.
What do I need to bring?
Campers will need to bring clothes that they can be active in and don’t mind getting a little dirty. A full list will be provided to all campers and will include things like shorts, t-shirts, hat, swimmers, runners, thongs, toiletries, pyjamas, sunscreen, towels, pillow, sleeping bag and a sheet.
If you don’t have access to some of these items, reach out to the HeartKids Teen Camp Coordinator and arrangements can be made to ensure all campers have everything they need to have a great time.
Where will we sleep on Teen Camp?
But I don’t know anyone...
HeartKids usually plan some online get -to-know-you virtual meet and greets before Teen Camp, to ease some of those nerves that everyone will be feeling.
I have to take medication on camp. Will there be someone there to help me?
Tell me more about the volunteers who will be supervising the campers.
Can I speak to my family while I’m at Teen Camp?
Campers are able to bring their mobile phones to contact family during free time. However, there will be some restrictions on device usage – but campers will be so busy having a great time that this shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
I have more questions!
Our Teen Camps Coordinator is more than happy to discuss any aspect of the camp with those considering coming along. Our Coordinator has many years of experience working with teens and arranging activities and events that are fun, safe, welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable.
