Military-style boot camp for kids & teens + Parental Guidance Workshop
Overview
The Junior Leader Program is a 9-day military-style boot camp developed to support children struggling with self-esteem, lack of respect, poor behaviours and technology addiction.
Our Junior Leader Program is deliberately challenging, designed to push participants outside of their comfort zones and show them that it is possible to achieve great things they never thought possible.
As part of our Junior Leader Program parents / guardians of participants will also attend a full-day facilitated course and workshop that allows you to explore your own strengths and constraints, identifying ways to capitalise and manage these.
Key Learning Outcomes
Our programs are developed by Defence Force veterans who have experienced the impact of military-style training on behaviour and perspective. Using skills acquired in the Australian Defence Force, our veterans instill essential values that help participants forge successful life paths.
RESILIENCE
From the beginning of the program, participant creature comforts will be taken from them and we’ll teach them the ability to stay balanced and strategies to cope with adversity.
HONESTY
Honesty is essential for trust and that sense of community. This trait is taught from the beginning and how leaders are developed.
INITIATIVE
Participants will be conditioned to seek additional tasks and complete with haste and minimal guidance. They will learn proactiveness and pride in their duties.
RESPECT
Respect for self, others and country is key. Participants will learn that respect is earned and the value of an unwavering moral compass.
COURAGE
Courage will be tested through activities such as public speaking, high ropes, camping and sky-diving, just to name a few.
TEAMWORK
Teamwork is essential in everyday life from home, school, sport or the workforce – the skills of successful teamwork are a necessity.
RESILIENCE
From the beginning of the program, participant creature comforts will be taken from them and we’ll teach them the ability to stay balanced and strategies to cope with adversity.
HONESTY
Honesty is essential for trust and that sense of community. This trait is taught from the beginning and how leaders are developed.
INITIATIVE
Participants will be conditioned to seek additional tasks and complete with haste and minimal guidance. They will learn proactiveness and pride in their duties.
RESPECT
Respect for self, others and country is key. Participants will learn that respect is earned and the value of an unwavering moral compass.
COURAGE
Courage will be tested through activities such as public speaking, high ropes, camping and sky-diving, just to name a few.
TEAMWORK
Teamwork is essential in everyday life from home, school, sport or the workforce – the skills of successful teamwork are a necessity.
Participants will also build their own sense of community and support from other participants, and will have loads of fun along the way.
Upcoming programs
$6,000
Canyonleigh, Attunga, NSW
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
$6,000
Yandina, QLD
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
$6,000
Yandina, QLD
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
$6,000
Kincumber, NSW
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
$6,000 Early Bird $5,500
Yandina, QLD
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
$6,000 Early Bird $5,500
Kincumber, NSW
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
$6,000 Early Bird $5,500
Yandina, QLD
Includes Parent Workshop for 2 people
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If you’d like to learn more about our Junior Leader Program and to find out if your child is suitable, click the button below and book in a time to speak with our friendly team.
Program Finance Options Available
We’ve developed key partnerships to help make our programs more accessible, to more people in need. Should you require financial assistance to access our programs, please check out our range of short and long-term finance. Interest-free short-term finance is available as well as low-rate long term finance of up to 7 years.
Activities
We place the highest importance over essential tasks to create a routine that involves pride, workmanship and motivation to carry-on outside of the program.
These include:
- physical training & nutritional education
- making beds
- polishing their boots
- ironing their uniform
- cleaning their barracks
- marching.
In addition participants will also have loads of fun participating in:
- climbing rock walls
- abseiling
- high ropes
- an Army-style obstacle course
- survival training
- tandem parachute jump from 12,000ft
Location & Accommodation
Our Junior Leader Programs are conducted in Queensland and New South Wales, in purpose-built student school camp facilities, that are selected for their natural surroundings.
If interstate or overseas, to make it easier, we only ask parents to get their child to the local Airport on the first day of the course; we will provide transport between the airport and the program location.
Attendees will be supplied with bunk bed accommodation, access to amenities and all their meals during their stay with us.
Meals
Participants will be supplied with all meals during the program.
Any participant dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised on enrolment and every effort will be made to accommodate religious dietary needs.
If your child has a specific requirement that might incur additional costs, then you may be asked to pay a levy to meet the additional cost incurred.
There are no vending machines available, or access to local shops and no food products may be brought into the training facility.
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Call NowParent Workshop
Get the skills you need to support your child after the Junior Leadership Program.
The Parent Workshop is a full-day, interactive experience designed to equip parents and guardians with the tools to support their child’s growth beyond the Junior Leader Program (JLP). This workshop provides valuable insights into how the JLP works, its impact on your child, and strategies to nurture and maintain their personal development at home. Through guided discussions and practical activities, you’ll gain skills to enhance communication, set effective boundaries, and foster teamwork within your family.
In addition to supporting your child, the workshop emphasises the importance of your own well-being. Learn practical tools for self-care, emotional resilience, and mindful parenting, ensuring you can lead by example. With expert guidance and a supportive environment, this workshop will empower you to strengthen your connection with your child and create a positive, structured home environment.
Inclusions
✔ Expert-led instruction and group discussions
✔ Light refreshments for morning & afternoon tea
✔ Access to the Veteran Mentors team for support and questions
✔ Participation for two parents/guardians
Keen to learn more?
Download our Junior Leader Program Brochure
As seen on sunsrise
Sunrise Correspondent, Bianca Stone, visited our Junior Leader Program on the Gold Coast. Watch the news clip and see firsthand what kind of transformation is possible after our 9-day boot camp.
