Acheron Youth Camp, an Australian minimum security training facility for juvenile males, is located in Buxton, Victoria, Australia, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) north–east of Melbourne.
Set on 350 acres (140 ha),[1] the camp is an alternative custodial option for up to ten young men aged 15–17 on Youth Justice Centre Orders.
[3][4] Young people at Acheron participate in a broad range of work-based activities that are integrated with accredited general education programs and training in building and construction and horticulture (landscape) provided by the Kangan Institute of TAFE.
Work activities include building construction, preventative maintenance, clearing, mowing, painting, tree felling, cutting wood and weed spraying.
Young people are encouraged to participate in a range of recreational activities, including fishing, bushwalking, horse riding and playing golf.