AFL/AFLW Camps Brisbane

AFL/AFLW Camps Brisbane

Kids AFL camps in Brisbane

AFL Camps in Brisbane

The ultimate footy experience. Our AFL holiday camps in Brisbane are designed for boys and girls between 5 and 14, whether they’re learning how to kick for the first time or are seasoned juniors ready to up their game. Over three action-packed days, they’ll learn from experienced coaches, play on top fields, and maybe even meet a footy legend.

AFL/AFLW holiday camps kids return to, year after year

In a city that grew up playing and watching sport, our AFL camps are a chance for kids to connect with Aussie Rules in an epic way. They’ll spend their days building fitness, sharpening footy skills, and forming friendships that often last well beyond the final siren.

Experienced mentors combine technical coaching with a focus on teamwork, motivation, and personal growth. Whether your child is aiming for the AFL/AFLW or is just keen to stay active, our Brisbane AFL camps are a holiday highlight they’ll talk about for months. 

What’s happening at our AFL camps in Brisbane? 

A snapshot of our Brisbane AFL camps for kids.

  • 3 days, from 9 am-3 pm

A total of 18 hours of coaching, care, and fun.

  • Skill-building & personal development

Refining everything from goal-kicking and handballing, to growing resilience, leadership, and self-confidence.

  • Experienced, supportive coaches 

At camp, our coaches have become legendary for their ability to motivate young players in a safe, high-energy space.

  • Special guest AFL / AFLW stars

AFL and AFLW stars often stop by for guest coaching spots, helping to inspire the next generation of Aussie Rules players. Previous talent includes Cam Rayner.

  • Top facilities 

Our AFL camps run at quality venues across Brisbane, so kids get a taster of what it’s like to play in professional environments.

Trusted by families for over 40 years

Australian Sports Camps has been helping kids discover their sporting potential for more than four decades. Parents choose us because we offer a well-rounded experience, while making this high-contact sport as safe as possible.

  • Confidence builder: Children celebrate their wins, work through challenges, and leave the camp feeling stronger in mind and body.
  • Team spirit: A backdrop of cheering teammates gives kids an extra motivation boost.
  • Tailored feedback: With small group sizes (of around 10), each player gets the personal guidance they need to progress.
  • Safety-first: Camps are well-structured and closely supervised, with first-aid-trained staff around at all times.
  • Fun & fitness: Our AFL camps build strength and endurance, without it feeling like hard work.

A day in the life at an AFL/AFLW holiday camp

  • Warm-Up & Stretches: Get the blood pumping and the mind focused for a day of footy.
  • Skills Session: Practise essential AFL techniques, from handballs and overhead marks to pinpoint kicking.
  • Morning Break: Rest and rehydrate.
  • Game Awareness & Tactics: Learn how to read the play, move into space, and make smart decisions on the spot.
  • Lunch Break: Refuel and hang out with teammates.
  • Skills Session: Focused drills on safe contact, evasive movement, and in-game confidence.
  • Afternoon Break: Rest and rehydrate.
  • Video Review & Feedback: Watch key plays, get tips from coaches, and work on your individual progress.
  • Cool Down: Gentle stretches to wind down and support recovery.

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Who can attend AFL camps in Brisbane?

Our camps are suitable for children in Perth, aged 5-14. Children can expect an inclusive, supportive environment, wherever they’re at in their AFL journey.

Are the camps for both girls and boys?

Yes! Our camp programs are inspired by AFL and AFLW, so both girls and boys can take part.

When and where do Brisbane AFL holiday camps run?

We run 3-day camps during every Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays, with sessions from 9am to 3pm. Camps are held at top facilities across Brisbane, making it easy to find the slot and location that suits your family.

You can browse our upcoming sessions to book a spot.

How many children attend, and how are they grouped?

Each camp welcomes around 50 kids, who are grouped by age, ability and friendship groups (where requests are made). With an average of 10 children per group, and a maximum of 14, we make sure every child gets plenty of personalised support.

What is the children-to-coach ratio for the AFL holiday camp?

We maintain a coach-to-child ratio of 1 coach for every 10-14 kids. Each group has a dedicated coach for all 3 days, alongside a qualified coaching director, who oversees quality and supports the mentor team. All our coaches are experienced, welcoming, and committed to helping each child get the most out of their AFL camp experience.

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Got any Questions?

Yes, grouping can be arranged to suit age, ability, and friends. When booking on-line, just let us know their names in the 'friends attending' section. And, don’t worry if there are no friends attending — new friends will be made at camp!

Similarly, you can request for siblings to be grouped together, as long as the difference in age and ability is not too great.

Parents are welcome to stay and watch. However, there is no need to stay as all children will be supervised by camp staff for the duration of the program.

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

Yes, we provide great coaching for all ability levels — So, we can correctly group your child as a beginner, moderate, or advanced player, simply make the appropriate selection during the online booking process. There's also a booking notes section to include further details regarding your child's playing experience.

Our camps and programs are not generally suitable for children with significant physical or intellectual disabilities. Although our Chief of Staff and Coaching Director’s are traditionally school teachers or local head coaches who have the neccesary training, we’re not able to provide the one-to-one care that some children with disabilities may need. Nevertheless, we understand that every circumstance is different and we welcome a call about your child’s individual needs.

We welcome participants from all backgrounds and parts of the world. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices.

We also seek appropriate staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Please see an example of how an ASC 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 — Fitness Testing
  • 1:10 — Attacking Skills Session
  • 2:00 — Drinks Break
  • 2:10 — Video Record and Analysis Session
  • 2:55 — Structured Warm Down

There are 7-13 participants (maximum 14) per group, depending on the sport and appropriate age considerations.

Please see our pricing page here for the cost of our three day programs, and applicable offers.

No, you may only use one offer per booking, whichever is greater. So, offers cannot be used in conjunction with one another e.g. a Group Offer with a Club Offer code. Also, Group offers are not applicable during Early Bird Periods.

We cannot take one day bookings for ASC camps, as it's too disruptive to the program and to the other participants.

However, if your child has a pre existing commitment, we can arrange a two day booking. Pricing during Early Bird and Flash Sales is $200, and $223 at all other times. Please call the office on 1300 914 368 or email admin@australiansportscamps.com.au for further information.

Also, check out our Partner Program (e.g. Community Sports Camps), as several Partner Program's offer one and two-day options.

Yes, parents should not prepare lunches that contain any nuts or nut products. ASC has a nut free policy for participants at all camps and programs. Please view our ASC Child Safety & Risk Management Anaphylaxis Policy here.

Afterpay is available during checkout for those who wish to pay in installments.

Yes, just like school, please bring your own lunch and snacks in a clearly named lunch box or bag (lunch shouldn't consist of any nuts or nut products).

ASC will provide water, cordial, and top-up snacks throughout the day. So, please bring your own drink bottle too.

Coaching and care from 9am to 3pm each day. Drop-off, from 8.45am daily.

Comfortable sports clothing and footwear is appropriate at all our programs. Cricket whites do not need to be worn at cricket camps. Also, specific programs may require footwear such as football boots, which will be communicated via the confirmation email sent after your booking.

Please see our Camp Pricing here for an overview of the offers available to families, and school and club groups. In addition, current offers will be displayed on our website.

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

ASC provides equipment for participants who may not have their own. However, we encourage children to bring their own gear too, as it's great to practice with your own stuff.

Mouth guards aren't required, but If you own one, please bring it along too.

Don't worry, when you book, we send a detailed confirmation letter, which includes a reminder of 'what to bring'.

Once your booking is processed, you will be emailed a payment receipt and a confirmation letter with full details on the camp. Confirmation information can also be accessed via your account.

For sickness and injury, we issue 'Camp Credits', a credit amount for the equivalent days missed, provided at the conclusion of the program. 'Camp Credits' never expire and are fully transferable between sports, family and friends. Please contact the office on 1300 914 368 if your child will be missing unwell or won’t be continuing due to injury. Please note once the camp has commenced we cannot offer refunds.

A camp will never be cancelled due to extreme weather. Drop off and pick up times will remain unchanged.

However, during episodes of extreme weather, we modify the program to make the best appropriate use of the venue’s facilities (undercover or indoor areas). This could involve talks from guest stars, coaches, modified intensity sessions and other games and activities.

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 times. 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, partners, 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.

For further information, please see ASC’s Child Safety and Risk Management Policy 2025 and our Anaphylaxis Policy and Procedures.

Based on information from various sources, including the Department of Health & Human Services, Australian Sports Camps believes the risks of contracting the Covid-19 virus at camp to be negligible.

However, in accordance with the national public health guidelines, we encourage a number of initiatives to ensure the safety of all participants and staff during camp. Including, re-enforcing proper personal hygiene and hand washing hands technique and / or use of hand sanitizer.

For further information please see our ASC Camp Infection Control Policy here.

ASC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all participants and everyone will be treated with respect and understanding at all times. In addition to the policies relating to staff behaviour and child safety here, the following behaviour amongst camp attendees will also be expected and monitored:

Being respectful to all fellow participants, treating them as they would like to be treated;

Not seeking to harm, humiliate, intimidate, undermine or coerce other participants.

Refraining from swearing, hurtful language and aggressive behaviour.

Avoiding any behaviour (verbal or non-verbal) that has a sexual element, that is unwelcome, offensive, intimidating or humiliating to the other person. This includes, unwelcome physical contact, sexual comments or jokes and propositions.

Maintaining age-appropriate relationships with other participants e.g. older children not ‘befriending’ younger participants.

Being respectful towards all staff and leaders by listening to and following all instructions.

Refraining from swearing and aggressive behaviour.

Being respectful towards other’s personal property and the camp facilities.

If a child does not meet these standards or otherwise demonstrates inappropriate behaviour, Australian Sports Camps will notify parents accordingly, and where appropriate, provide suitable warnings. To ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, ASC maintains the right to instigate disciplinary action. This will depend on the severity of the case and may involve an apology or suspension from participating in camps, including physical removal where appropriate or another form of action.

Australian Sports Camps promotes and adheres to the SunSmart Recommendations of the Cancer Council. Sun screen is provided by staff at the programs and children are encouraged to apply across the day. However, as an added precaution, we require all parents to apply sunscreen to their children in the morning before the camp begins.

If your child is 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 their camp.

Please note, that once the camp has commenced, we are unable to offer refunds.

Also, if a camp cannot run due to circumstances outside our control, the following process applies:

ASC will transfer your child, free of charge to any program of your choice, or provide a full 'Camp Credit' for future use.

Please note that ASC 'Camp Credits' never expire and can be used at any future programs Australia-wide. In addition, credits can be transferred to siblings, friends and family at full redemption value.

Please contact Australian Sports Camps on 1300 914 368 for any further queries.

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