What teachers notice when students come back.
The change is visible. Students who attended Ignite return to school with stronger peer relationships, greater confidence in taking on responsibility, and a clearer sense of who they are. Teachers and coordinators consistently report the same things.
What educators notice:
- Increased confidence in leading self and others
- Stronger peer connection and collaboration
- Greater willingness to share their story with maturity and reflection
- Increased agency and ownership of personal goals
- A growing sense of purpose, contribution, and legacy
- Greater awareness of servant leadership in action
Who do schools nominate?
There is no single profile of an Ignite young leader. Schools nominate students across a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The right student is simply the one who is ready for the opportunity.Schools typically nominate from the following groups:
Schools that nominate, keep nominating.
Many of Australia's leading schools send students to Ignite year after year. Not because they have to, but because they see what it does.
When your school becomes a nominating school, you are giving your students access to a program that has been developing young leaders for over a decade. And you are joining a community of educators who believe that leadership development at this age matters.
Simple to nominate. Significant for your students.
Nominating a student for Ignite is straightforward. Before you do, we recommend having a quick chat with our team. We can help you identify which students would benefit most and how many spots makes sense for your school. We generally recommend nominating two students. Having a peer who shared the experience creates accountability and makes it easier for students to bring what they learned back into your school community.
The process:
1. Chat to our team about which students to nominate
2. Submit your nominations through our online nomination form
3. We review each application and notify nominees within seven days
Seven themes. Five days. One framework.
Each day at Ignite is structured around two of our seven Branches of Life. These themes form the backbone of the program and give young leaders a language for understanding themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.Facilitators guide young leaders through each branch in the main sessions, then teams unpack what it means for them personally in smaller group time. The same themes are revisited throughout camp so the learning compounds over the five days.
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26th - 30th September, 2026
Location: The Great Aussie Bush Camp - Campaspe Downs, Victoria
Ages: 10-12 Years Old.
Cost: $1,399 per student, covering all accommodation, meals, and activities
What your students will experience.
Ignite is a 5-day residential camp held at PGL Campaspe Downs in Tylden, Victoria. Students are placed in small teams of 8 to 10 with dedicated adult mentors and guided through a structured program built on experiential learning and evidence-informed frameworks from positive psychology.
Every day is structured around two of our seven Branches of Life, covering themes including self-awareness, emotional regulation, values, connection, resilience, and vision. Sessions move between expert-led facilitation, team challenges, outdoor activities, and guided reflection.
A qualified Camp Nurse and Camp Counsellor are on site 24 hours a day. All staff and volunteers hold current Working With Children Checks.
Ignite Leadership Camp information Pack
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