The camp, which began on Monday, runs for three days and brings together players from Otago, North Otago and Southland.
Players have already completed some preliminary camps in their unions and have been chosen for this week by a network of selectors.
It is one of five camps being held around the country as each Super Rugby region hosts its own.
The camp culminates today in a game between two randomly picked teams from the group.
It is a chance for the players to put into practice what has been learnt over the three days, but also an opportunity to play in front of the New Zealand secondary schools selectors.
However, the main focus of the camp is development and allowing to players to further their rugby education.
''It's an opportunity for development really, no more than that,'' Highlanders high performance manager Greg O'Brien said.
''These kids have shown some promise and they get a chance to work with some of the coaches here today ... and they do various things, nutrition, physical.''
Those coaches included Seilala Mapusua, Lee Allan, David Hall, Jason Forest and David Hill.
Highlanders coach Tony Brown and assistant coach Scott McLeod will talk to the group today.
While the camp was not specifically a Highlanders one, the franchise helped facilitate it with coaching and resources.
A variety of schools are represented among the group, with the stronger rugby schools more prominent.
