Club/Branch Camps

Branch Camps

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Jump into the action with branch camps designed to bring young lifesavers together for hands-on learning, skill-building, and unforgettable experiences—strengthening confidence, teamwork, and connection across the region.

SUNSHINE COAST CAMPS

From hands-on patrol scenarios in Pulse Junior and advanced skill development in PULSE, to team-building and career exploration at Camp Commando, these programs offer lifesavers of all ages the chance to grow, lead, and connect within the movement.

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CAMPS OFFERED

Pulse Junior - Lifesaving Program

Pulse Junior is a hands-on program for youth lifesavers (13-17) with their Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion. It builds skills through real-world scenarios, including mass rescues and patrol leadership. Participants take on roles like Patrol Captain, First Aid Officer, and Rescuer, preparing them for real patrol situations. This program helps develop confidence, teamwork, and quick decision-making for future lifesaving duties.

PULSE - Advanced Lifesaving Program

This program extends the participants’ lifesaving knowledge and skills in a hands-on, scenario-based learning environment. PULSE is open to any patrolling member over the age of 18! Ideally, we encourage all clubs to identify 1‐2 participants to apply.

Camp Commando - Youth Development Program

Camp Commando focuses on team-building, lifesaving skills, and career pathways within and beyond surf lifesaving. It also provides networking opportunities with members from other clubs.

Open to Under 14 and Under 15 members of Sunshine Coast SLSCs, the program encourages clubs to nominate 5-10 participants and 1-2 mentors. Leaders (17+) must be financial members, hold a Bronze Medallion, and have a Blue Card (if over 18).

NORTH BARRIER CAMPS

North Barrier Branch offers exciting youth programs that build skills and connections beyond the beach. These include Camp Alva (U12–U13) for team-building and SRC prep, the Youth Gold Coast Trip (15–17) featuring IRB racing, jetski tours, and leadership development, and the Bronze/SRC Camp on Magnetic Island (U14–U17), where members gain their awards through hands-on training and peer connection.

CAMPS OFFERED

Camp Alva

U12s & U13s – North Barrier Members

Camp Alva is run for NBB members ages U12 and U13, to bring them all together to bond and have fun outside of carnivals and nippers. The purpose is to show these age groups that there is more to SLS outside of nippers and they work on skills that will transition into doing their SRC.

Participants will be involved in various team building and lifesaving activities.

This camp happens yearly at the end of January.

North Barrier Youth Gold Coast Trip

15–17-year-olds – North Barrier Members

The program concentrates on developing team-building skills, lifesaving knowledge, providing information on opportunities and pathways both within and outside of lifesaving, and networking with members from other clubs in SEQ.

Participants will get to experience a number of Lifesaving activities incl. IRB Racing, Jetski base tour, SOCC Tour, SEQ Surf club Tours.

This camp runs biannually in the April school holidays over 4 days.

North Barrier Branch Bronze/SRC Camp

U14s & U17s – North Barrier Members who are gaining their respective award

This is a 5 day live in camp held on Magnetic Island in the first week of the September school Holidays. Participants get the opportunity to gain either their Bronze or SRC Award with practical training whilst networking with members their age from other surf clubs in the North Barrier Region.

NORTH QUEENSLAND CAMPS

North Queensland Branch offers a range of youth development opportunities, including NYSE (14–17), a hands-on program in SEQ with activities like patrolling, first aid scenarios, and rescue helicopter tours. Local options include SRC Camps at Ellis Beach and Cairns, the new Youth Patrol program offering real patrol experience across five clubs, the NQB Youth Forum for idea-sharing during the Mission Beach Carnival, and the Youth Panel, where experienced members help lead initiatives and mentor others.

CAMPS OFFERED

NYSE – Youth Surf Lifesaving Development Program

NYSE is a development program for youth aged 14-17, offering the chance to experience lifesaving in South East Queensland. Participants travel to the southern part of the state and engage in activities such as:

Visiting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter base.Team-building activities
First Aid scenario training
Lifesaving pathways presentations, including Lifeguard and membership information
Surfing lessons
Patrolling with southern clubs.Assisting with Nipper sessions

The program may alternate between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to provide a varied experience.

SRC Camps – Ellis Beach & Cairns SLSC

Ellis Beach and Cairns SLSCs host Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) camps during the July and September holidays. These camps help youth members build lifesaving skills and gain their SRC qualification.

Youth Patrol

This season, a Youth Patrol program will be introduced, allowing youth members to patrol at all five clubs under the direction of different patrol captains. This initiative aims to:

Provide experience at various location
Foster connections between youth members
Offer an alternative for those not attending Surf Carnivals

Some Youth Patrols will involve overnight stays, such as at Mission Beach, with additional training in First Aid scenarios and team-building activities.

Youth Panel

Youth members who have attended state programs will have the opportunity to join a Youth Panel. This group will work with the YDO Committee to develop youth initiatives and assist with programs such as NYSE. They will also take on leadership roles as Team Leaders, Coordinators, and Youth Mentors within their clubs.

Branch Camps

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