The competition is open to:

• Residents of the Camden Local Government Area, or

• Students who attend school within the Camden Local Government Area

The competition is open to all ages. Submissions must be completed by individuals 16 years and older,

Entries must be submitted via Facebook or Instagram only. Entries sent by email, direct message or in person will not be accepted.

The competition opens at 9:30am on Friday 2 January 2026 and closes at 3:00pm on Saturday 31 January 2026. Entries submitted outside these times will not be accepted.

No. Videos must be continuous, unedited and uninterrupted. Edited, sped-up or manipulated videos will be deemed invalid. Your video must clearly show your full completion time using a visible stopwatch or timing device from start to finish.

Yes, but it is your responsibility to ensure your post is visible and accessible to Council for the duration of the competition.

Yes. Your video must clearly show your full completion time using a visible stopwatch or timing device from start to finish.

Yes. You must tag Camden Council’s official Facebook or Instagram account in your post. Entries that do not tag Council will be deemed invalid.

This is a competition of skill. Winners are determined by the fastest valid completion times, as assessed by Council.

Winners will be contacted by direct message on the social media platform used to submit their entry within five business days of the competition closing.

If a winner cannot be contacted by 12pm on Friday 6 February 2026, the prize may be forfeited and an alternative winner selected.

To enter, you must:

• Record an unedited video of yourself completing the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide steps in order

• Clearly show a visible stopwatch or timing device throughout the entire video

• Post the video to Facebook or Instagram

• Tag Camden Council’s official Facebook or Instagram account in your post

Full entry requirements are outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

There is no limit to the number of entries. You may submit multiple entries to try and improve your time.

Sunscreen must be clearly and thoroughly reapplied to all uncovered skin during the “Slop” step. Council will assess whether sunscreen application has been demonstrated in a sufficient and appropriate way. 

Yes. Safety is a key focus of the Camden Summer Challenge, and participants must complete the challenge in a safe, responsible and sun-smart manner.

The challenge is based on Cancer Council’s Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide sun protection advice, which encourages people to:

• Slip on sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible

• Slop on SPF30 or higher broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen and reapply it thoroughly

• Slap on a broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire hat to protect the face, neck and ears

• Seek shade, particularly when UV levels are high

• Slide on sunglasses that meet Australian Standards to protect your eyes

Participants should choose a safe location, move at a comfortable pace, and avoid hazardous surfaces, traffic areas or obstacles. The challenge should not be attempted in extreme heat, dangerous weather conditions or high-risk environments.

Council does not encourage unsafe or reckless behaviour, and participants take part at their own discretion. Sun safety is about protection — not rushing or putting yourself at risk.

No. Entry is free, and no purchase or payment is required.

You must demonstrate seeking and using natural or built shade, like under trees, umbrellas, or pergolas.

If the participant is under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must submit the entry on their behalf using their own social media account and consent to the child’s participation.

The Camden Summer Challenge is a fun, skill-based competition that encourages sun safety. Participants record a video of themselves completing the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide steps as quickly and correctly as possible and share it on social media for a chance to win summer prizes.

You must complete the steps in this order:

1. Slip on a shirt

2. Slop on sunscreen (thoroughly and accurately!)

3. Slap on a hat

4. Seek shade

5. Slide on sunglasses