Badminton
School Holiday
Badminton Camps
Melbourne
A half-day coaching programme for children aged 5
to 17 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs—skills, match
play, team games, challenges and prizes.
Next School Holiday Badminton Camp
Upcoming Camp Registration
Register your interest: message Sue on WhatsApp 0410 230 888 and you will be contacted when dates are confirmed.
Be first to know
To be announced for the December 2026 to January 2027 school holidays
Time
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Key facts
Camp at a glance.
The Pro Badminton Academy school holiday badminton camp is a half-day coaching programme for children aged 5 to 17 in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Each camp runs Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM during the Victorian school holidays, at Doncaster East Badminton Centre and Unique Badminton Centre in Mount Waverley.
“6 students per coach is the standard ratio across Pro Badminton Academy’s junior training, with a maximum of 8, so every child gets individual correction during drills.”
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Pro Badminton Academy runs school holiday badminton camps in Melbourne for children aged 5 to 17, including complete beginners.
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Camps run 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Friday, at Doncaster East Badminton Centre and Unique Badminton Centre in Mount Waverley.
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The most recent camp (September to October 2026) cost AUD 350 for a full week or AUD 70 per day, with single-day bookings available subject to space.
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Coaching is led by the Pro Badminton Academy team founded by Ong Beng Teong, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and former World No. 2.
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Camps run during Victorian school holidays. Dates for each camp are announced on this page.
TRAINING
What Do Children Do at
Badminton Camp?
Each three-hour morning is split between coached skills work and games, so children are learning for part of the session and playing for the rest.
Coaches create a supportive environment where children learn at their own pace. A child who has never played is not put on court against a club player; groups are set by age and ability on the first morning.
Footwork, racket technique, coordination, movement and court awareness
Friendly matches and mini tournaments to put new skills into practice
Group games that build confidence, friendships and teamwork
Competitions and challenges with prizes to keep energy up through the week
Ages
What age can my child join, and do they need experience?
Children aged 5 to 17 can join, and no badminton experience is needed. The camp suits complete beginners, children who play recreationally, and young players who want to improve technique and confidence. Teenagers who already train are grouped with similar players so the coaching stays challenging for them.
Location
Where in Melbourne are the camps held?
Pro Badminton Academy also coaches at Blackburn North, Wantirna South and Clayton during term time. See all Melbourne training locations.
Camps run at two venues in Melbourne’s east. Parents choose the venue closest to them when booking.
Venue 01
Doncaster East Badminton Centre
Venue 02
Unique Badminton Centre
INVESTMENT
How much does the school holiday badminton camp cost?
At the September to October 2026 camp, a full week cost AUD 350 and a single day cost AUD 70. Fees for each new camp are confirmed when dates are announced. Shuttlecocks are provided. Rackets can be hired for a small fee, though children are encouraged to bring their own.
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5-Day Immersion
Full Week Camp
AUD $350 / child (5 mornings)
All coaching, games, shuttlecocks and prizes
Flexible Attendance
Single Day Pass
AUD $70 / day per child
One 3-hour morning session (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM).
SCHEDULE
When is the next camp?
Camps run during the Victorian school holidays, typically in the two-week breaks between terms. The next camp’s dates are listed at the top of this page as soon as they are confirmed. To be told first, message Sue on WhatsApp at 0410 230 888 with your child’s name and age.
Latest and past camps
Each camp has its own announcement with dates, venues and fees. The most recent camps are listed below.
COACHING
Who runs the coaching?
Camps are coached by Pro Badminton Academy’s Melbourne coaching team, led by founder Ong Beng Teong, a Commonwealth Games doubles gold medallist and former World No. 2. The academy trains juniors from beginner through to state level, and currently coaches Under-15 and Under-17 Victorian state team players. Camp coaches are the same coaches who run the academy’s term-time junior programmes.
Meet the Australia coaching team
Why badminton for a school holiday programme?
Badminton suits mixed ages because it is fast, low-contact and easy to start. Children build agility, hand-eye coordination, fitness, concentration and resilience, and because matches are short, every child gets plenty of court time rather than waiting on the sideline. It is also an indoor sport, so camps run regardless of Melbourne weather.
Register Your Interest for the Next Camp
RESERVE PRIORITY PLACEMENT
Message Sue with your child’s name,
age and preferred venue.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Every session is engineered with disciplined progression. Because classes never exceed 8 players per coach, students receive live, continuous feedback rather than repeating mistakes.
Yes. Single days are available at the daily rate, subject to availability. Full-week bookings are confirmed first, so book early if you only want specific days.
A water bottle, a snack, indoor sports shoes with non-marking soles, and a racket if they have one. Shuttlecocks are provided and rackets can be hired for a small fee.
Yes. Siblings can be booked at the same venue and will be placed in age-appropriate groups during coaching, then join together for team games.
Camps run 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM only. There is no afternoon session or after-care.
Yes. Many camp participants join Pro Badminton Academy’s term-time junior programmes. See the Australia training schedule or ask Sue about a trial class.