Camp Programs

Western Chances partners with a number of organisations that provide free camp programs to Western Chances recipients. These exciting programs offer opportunities to develop team building and leadership skills, grow confidence and resilience and create long-lasting friendships.

Hear from Lachie - a Western Chances recipient who attended the camp!

Lord & Lady Somers ‘Big Camp’

The Lord & Lady Somers ‘Big Camp’ offers free places to a limited number of Western Chances recipients aged 16 - 18 years to attend this life changing camp! Big Camps are a fun and energetic personal and team-based challenge, creating opportunities for friendship, care, acceptance and belonging, as well as developing confidence and creating long-lasting friendships.

  • Lord Somers Camp held from 4th - 10th January 2026 for young men, male identifying or male presenting non-binary young people.

  • Lady Somers Camp held from 11th - 17th January 2026 for young women, female identifying or female presenting non-binary young people.

“I loved my time at the Big Camp! From stargazing to engaging in challenging outdoor activities like tug of war and cross country. The Lady Somers camp was more than just a camp, it served as a powerful platform for developing crucial life skills. There were so many fun moments and reminders of the joy that comes from fostering connections with others”. WC recipient who attended the 2023 Big Camp

 

Spark Engineering Camp

Youth Without Borders offers free places at the Spark Engineering camp for a limited number of Western Chances recipients. The camp provides students with a unique experience, showing them what tertiary education and technology-related fields are like while they are still studying in high school. This can encourage students to pursue STEM as a career and highlights that a STEM pathway is accessible and achievable!

The weeklong camp will be held from 7th - 12th July 2025/

Activities include:

  • Equipping students with knowledge of different university courses and pathways

  • Providing students with the tools and support they need to pursue their goals and maximise their potential

  • Promoting the cultivation of relationships between diverse people groups to support future diversity in the workplace

“Attending the Spark camp helped me to decide to pursue the career pathway I am on. This opportunity enabled me to grow personally and professionals, building a firm foundation for a successful career”. WC recipient who attended the Spark Camp

 

For all opportunities, please contact the Programs Team on 8345 7813 or info@westernchances.org.au