FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Please see our Camp Pricing page for details on our Three Day camps, Two Day camps and Academies programs pricing.

Coaching is from 9am to 3pm each day.

Once your booking is processed, you will be emailed a confirmation link with full details on the camp. Confirmation information available for download can also be accessed via your account.

No, bookings are for the full three days of the camp.

However in extenuating circumstances when the participant has a pre-existing commitment on one day we may be able to arrange a two day pro rata booking, please call the office on 1300 914 368 for further information. 

Yes, grouping can be arranged to suit age, ability and friends — just let us know the names of any friends that are attending when booking. And don’t worry if there are no friends attending — new friends will be made at camp!

Yes, if requested, and the age or ability difference is not great.

Comfortable sports clothing is appropriate.

And no, children do not need to wear whites at cricket camps.

This depends on the sport. When you book, a detailed confirmation letter with info on what to bring will be made available for download.

There are 8-14 participants per group depending on the sport and appropriate age considerations.

Lunch involves a short break to eat, then talks and activities — all supervised by camp staff.

Please note that you will need to bring your own lunch and snacks in a clearly named lunch box or bag (lunch should not consist of any nuts or nut products). We will provide fruit and drinks daily, please bring your own drink bottle each day.

ASC has a nut free policy for participants at all camps and programs.

Australian Sports Camps have qualified First Aid officers at every camp.

Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but there is no need to.

Please see our Camp Pricing page for an overview of the discounts available to families, and school and club groups.

No. You can only use one discount per booking, whichever is greater. For example, if you’re eligible for a group discount during the early booking period, or if you have a club discount code and are booking family members, the discounts cannot be added together. Please see our Camp Pricing page for an overview of the discounts available.

Only for offline bookings. Please call us to pay a deposit when booking, then you can pay off the balance of fees over an arranged time.

In the event of being unable to attend, a full credit to a future camp is provided, as long as we are notified of the cancellation. Please contact the office as soon as possible if your child is unable to attend the camp.

If the credit is not suitable a full refund less $30 administration fee will be organised if we are notified before the camp commences. Please note that once the camp has commenced we are unable to offer refunds. See the below section “What happens if a child gets sick or injured during the camp” for further information.

A credit of equivalent amount with be provided to attend a future program. Once the camp has commenced please note we are not able to offer refunds.

Yes, all required ASC staff have a current Working with Children Check.

Yes, we can provide great coaching for all ability levels — just let us know before the camp if your child is an advanced player or a real beginner so we can group them accordingly.

The camp will never be cancelled due to weather. Drop off and pick up times will remain unchanged. In times of extreme weather we modify the program to make best and appropriate use of the venue’s facilities (undercover or indoor areas). This could involve talks from the specialists, modified intensity sessions and other games and activities.

Please see an example of how the camp day is structured:
Sample day session:
9:00 — Structured Warm-up
9:10 — Defensive Skills Session
10:00 — Drinks Break
10:10 – Midfield skills session
11:00 — Specialist Player Coaching Session
11:50 — Lunch
12:30 — Agility Session with Technology
1:10 — Attacking Skills Session
2:00 — Drinks Break
2:10 — Video Record and Analysis Session
2:55 — Structured Warm Down

ASC aims to provide a welcoming and safe environment on all camps, where will we foster positive and supportive learning and skill development. ASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all and everyone will be treated with respect and understanding at all time. To ensure that we provide a safe and supportive environment for all the following behaviour will be expected from all participants:
• Be respectful to all fellow participants treating them as they would like to be treated.
• Be respectful towards all staff and leaders by following and listening to all instructions
• Refrain from swearing, hurtful language and aggressive behaviour as this is not tolerated at our programs
• Be respectful towards other’s personal property and the camp facilities.

 Australian Sports Camps promotes and adheres to the SunSmart recommendations of the Cancer Council of Victoria. Please see ASC’s Sun Smart Policy for further information.

ASC provides high quality sports coaching programs for kids in an open, welcoming and safe environment where we foster positive and supportive learning and skill development. ASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and they will be treated with respect and understanding at all time. We seek advice and guidance from young people, parents and colleagues so these standards are maintained. Everyone participating in Australian Sports Camps’ programs (including staff, volunteers, students, children, parents and visitors) must keep to our strict code of behaviour, so that we can continually strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for all.
Valuing Diversity
We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices. To achieve this we:
• Promote cultural safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal children and their families
• Promote the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and their families
• Welcome children with disability and their families and act to promote their participation
• Seek appropriate staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Please see ASC’s Child Safety and Risk Management Policy 2017 for further information.