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Pathways and Juniors

Empowering the next generation of Lifesavers

Life After Nippers:

Pathways and Opportunities

in Junior Lifesaving

Junior Pathways

Continuing your journey beyond the Nippers program opens up a world of opportunities in junior lifesaving. It’s not just about honing your skills; it’s about becoming a vital part of the surf lifesaving community, developing leadership qualities, and building lifelong friendships. By advancing your training and taking on new challenges, you contribute to the safety and well-being of others while gaining confidence and resilience. Stay on the path to excellence and make a difference—because the skills you develop now can save lives in the future.

Junior Pathways In Detail

The Operational Committee (OC) allows younger members to experience greater responsibility, while also easing the burden on the general committee. Patrolling members would be able to get more involved in areas of the club that interest them, while also maintaining their presence on the beach.

Overall, the expectation of all OC members would be to work closely with Committee members in similar roles and directly report to the chair of the Operational Committee.

Meetings will take plac prior to and during the patrolling season and will allow for greater input from more members.

Life Saving Victoria Youth Development

LSV’s Youth Leadership Camps are a highlight for participants in the U13, U15, U17, and U18 programs. These camps provide an immersive experience where young lifesavers can develop their skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork. The camps are tailored to each age group, ensuring that participants engage in age-appropriate challenges and activities that promote personal growth and a deeper understanding of lifesaving principles.

These programs are not just about developing technical skills—they’re about creating lifelong friendships, giving back to the community, and becoming a vital part of the surf lifesaving movement. We encourage all youth members to take part in these programs and camps to maximize their experience and growth within the lifesaving community.

Currently All Camps applications have closed for 2024 - as new opportunities arise we will post in our calendar.

LSV Youth Pathways

U13 Leadership Development Camp

12 + 13 years (at time of camp)

The U13 Development Camp is an opportunity for youth members to develop their interpersonal skills, broaden their understanding of lifesaving and support members as they progress through their lifesaving journey.

Members are mentored by current outstanding volunteer leaders and have the opportunity to learn, share and network with likeminded lifesavers from across the state over a three day live in camp.

U15 Leadership Development Camp

14 + 15 years (at time of camp)

The U15 Leadership Development Camp is an opportunity for youth members to develop their leadership, interpersonal and, teamwork skills while also broadening their understanding of lifesaving and the various pathways available to them in lifesaving.

Members are mentored by exceptional volunteer leaders and have the opportunity to learn, share and network with like-minded lifesavers from across the state over a three day live in camp.

U18 Development Camp

16 + 17 years (at time of camp)

The U18 Leadership Development Camp takes participants on a journey of exploration, as they learn about different leadership styles, what type of leader they are and allows them the time to strengthen their lifesaving knowledge and skills.

Participants will also have the opportunity to develop lifesaving, mentoring and coaching skills to utilise back at their club through on beach scenario-based training.

Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day

13 + 14 years (at time of program)

The Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day is a reward and recognition day for youth members that have gone above and beyond within their respected clubs.

It is an opportunity to come together to build on SRC skills, participate in development workshops and explore the different services and pathways through Life Saving Victoria.

Members who participate will be in the running for the Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver award, which recognises and celebrates the achievements of our youth members at the LSV Awards of Excellence.

Youth Symposium

13 -17 years

The Youth Symposium is an annual event that brings together youth members (aged 13 -17 years) from across Victoria for a day of inspiration, fun, and empowerment through the delivery of keynote speakers and leadership development activities. It also provides a platform to discuss the big issues currently facing our youth members.

The day aims to enrich, challenge and facilitate our leaders of tomorrow with valuable leadership and communication skills. The program features keynote speakers and an LSVj-led amazing race, which is always a key highlight of each year's Youth Symposium.

Advanced Lifesaving Camp

17 + years

The Advanced Lifesaving Camp is developing the next generation of high quality lifesavers, arming them with the skills, experience and knowledge to take to their clubs, careers and personal lives. It challenges lifesavers to improve their skills and knowledge to a gold medallion standard.