AFL/AFLW Camps Sydney

AFL/AFLW Camps Sydney

Kids AFL camps in Sydney

Holiday sports coaching for 5-15 year old kids

Top facilities to improve skills while having fun!

Experienced coaches & guest sports stars

Sydney AFL Camps

Swap screentime for a fun way to stay fit, social, and motivated. Our AFL holiday camps across Sydney are designed for kids at every level – whether they’ve got their sights on a spot in the Sydney Swans, or just want to get active over the school holidays. With warm, welcoming staff and excellent facilities, child development is at the heart of everything we do.

The AFL holiday camp merging sport with friends and fun

Kids across Sydney can spend the holidays getting stuck into a sport that’s deeply ingrained in our country’s culture. They’ll go head-to-head to build their skills and confidence on the field, while learning the rules and intricacies of Aussie Rules football.

Every AFL/AFLW camp is suitable for all children – even if they’ve never picked up a ball. We pre-group players by age and skill level, to get the camp off to a flying start and so they’re challenged yet motivated to take their skills up a level. Because nothing beats cheering with their teammates.

Our approach to Aussie Rules coaching

At Australian Sports Camps, we’ve been running AFL/AFLW holiday camps in Sydney for over 40 years. With a dedication to safety, fun, and progress, kids return to our camps year after year.

  • Safe, supportive sessions: Safety is our number one priority, as kids navigate this contact sport. There’s always a first aider on site, too.
  • Morale boost: We aim for every child to go home feeling energised and lifted at the end of each day.
  • Skill development: Skills-based camps that incorporate fun games and matchplay, so kids can put what they learn into practice.
  • Personalised feedback: End the camp with a written coach's report so participants can continue to up their game.
  • Teamwork and communication: Kids can enrol on their own or bring a buddy and play together.
  • Fitness, made fun: Every AFL/AFLW camp is high-energy and fun-filled, packed with memories to last a lifetime.

A day in the life at an ASC AFL holiday camp

  • Warm-Up & Stretches: Switch on the brain and get the body ready for a day of footy.
  • Skills session: Refine core AFL skills, from clean handballs to high marks, and accurate kicking under pressure.
  • Morning Break: Rest and rehydrate.
  • Game awareness & strategy: A focus on AFL smarts, like reading the play, finding space, and making good decisions.
  • Lunch Break: Rest, recharge, and catch up with teammates.
  • Skills session: From safe tackling techniques to evasive movement and game agility. 
  • Afternoon Break: Rest and rehydrate.
  • Video Record & Analysis Session: Individual feedback and video analysis to boost their game.
  • Cool Down: Gentle stretches and recovery exercises to help avoid injuries.

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Who can attend AFL camps in Sydney?

Our AFL/AFLW camps are for children aged 5-14, of all ability levels. This is an inclusive environment, where all are welcome and children can thrive.

How often do AFL holiday camps run?

Our AFL holiday camps run for 3 action-packed days, from 9am - 3pm. Multiple sessions are held in various Sydney locations during the school holidays, so it’s easy to find a spot that suits your schedule.

How many kids are involved in each AFL camp?

Each AFL/AFLW camp welcomes around 50 participants, but we keep training groups small so each child receives personalised attention and coaching.

Each group averages 10 kids, with a maximum of 14 – so we recommend booking early to secure a place!

Are your AFL camps in Sydney for girls and boys?

Absolutely! Our camps are open to both girls and boys – from first-time players to young aspiring footy stars.

Do AFL camps really help?

Yes, our holiday AFL camps offer real benefits, both on and off the field. With coaches and coaching directors guiding each session, kids build core footy skills as well as fitness. 

Beyond physical development, camps help boost confidence, resilience, teamwork and leadership skills. Our aim is to instill qualities that stick with children long after the final siren.

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What's involved in a sports camp

3 Days | 18hrs | 9am-3pm

Full days of developmental coaching and care in fantastic facilities.

Experienced coaches & specialist sessions

Including video analysis using digital video coaching software.

Friends and new friends for life

Groups are assigned based on friendships, ability & age. Creating friendships for life.

  • Special sports star guest coaches to inspire our camp groups.
  • Beginners to advanced players are catered for.
  • Improve skills, have fun & reach for the stars!
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Holiday sports coaching for 5-15 year old kids

Top facilities to improve skills while having fun!

Experienced coaches & sport star guest coaches

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.