 Set on , the camp is an alternative custodial option for up to ten young men aged 15–17 on Youth Justice Centre Orders.Administered by the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre, the camp focuses on vocational development, rehabilitation and community integration.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.