Junior Pirates Camp

Junior Pirates Camp is an exciting, introductory volleyball camp designed for students in Years 6 to 11. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or already have some experience, this camp offers the perfect opportunity to learn and grow your skills in a supportive and fun environment.

Over the course of the camp, participants will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Through a mix of skill-based drills, game play, and team activities, participants will build confidence on the court while developing a strong foundation in the sport.

In addition to on-court sessions, the camp also includes engaging & informative sessions on player pathways and officiating, giving participants valuable insights into how they can progress through the sport as players, referees, or coaches. These sessions are a great way to explore future opportunities in volleyball and better understand how to get involved at different levels.

The camp is also a great opportunity for new and developing coaches, offering a chance to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced Volleyball Queensland coaches and mentors.

Held during the school holidays, Junior Pirates Camp is all about learning, improvement, and fun — making it the perfect way to stay active, meet new friends, and get a taste of what volleyball is all about!

CAMP DETAILS:
~ Tuesday 13 January – Friday 16 January, 2026
~ Years 6 to 11 (2009 – 2015 inclusive)
~ Times: 7:30am-4:30pm
~ Location: The Sports Centre, Boondall
~ Fees: $330
~ VQ Membership required (recreational level only).

Registrations not currently open.

*NB: VQ memberships are yearly and expire on 31 of March each year. To become a VQ member or renew your membership please visit our membership page.

For further information contact VQ.

2025 FAQ

Coach at Pirates Camp

Court Coaches:

Junior Pirates Camps provide coaches with a paid coaching opportunity to help develop athletes in Year 7-11. During the Camp, coaches have the opportunity to develop their skills as well as their communication, coaching techniques, drills & skills or tactical positioning.

The Lead Gender Coach is in charge of running the camp and developing the coaches allocated to their camp (court head coaches and court assistant coaches). The Camp is structured so that coaches meet their Lead Gender Coach at the start of each day to go though the plan, run volleyball sessions with athletes, attend coach development sessions and debrief during breaks.

The expectation is that coaches be available between 7am and 5pm for the duration of the Camp. Coach remuneration will vary based on the accreditation level and the role at the camp ($75 – $150 per day).

Lead Male & Female Camp Coach:

The desired applicant will hold a L3 coaching accreditation and significant coaching experience at a State and Junior Development level. They will also have significant experience in coach development and has been in mentoring roles.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

working collaboratively with the other gender Lead Camp Coach
developing specific and detailed session plans for each 1h 20 min session for the duration of the camp
overseeing the courts run by the coaches
coordinating and communicating with coaches allocated to the camp
developing and running coach development during two of the three 1h 20 min breaks in line with the outline provided by VQ
provide coaches with training plans and resources ahead of the camp
briefing coaches pre and post Camp

To express your interest in coaching at our next camp, please submit your EOI below.

2025 Summer Junior Pirates Camp Coach Application