Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find all the questions we get on a regular basis regarding our camps.
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About our Camps
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On Camp
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Child Welfare
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Insurance, Travel + Visas
About our Camps
Camp Structure
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No, we do not offer day camps. All of our sports camps are residential with players staying on-site overnight. Choose between a 1-week (6 nights) or a 2-week (13 nights) stay.
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Our Total Sport option combines 24 hours of coaching with 8 hours of sport-specific workshops per week.
Our Sport + English option combines 24 hours of coaching + 13 hours of English lessons per week.
Check out our Nike Sports Camps here.
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Yes, we have different schedules depending on the camp you’re interested in. Please visit our contact page and provide us with the following information: the sport your child is interested in, his/her age, and the programme type – Total Sport or Sport + English – we would be happy to provide you one.
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If your child is almost the minimum age, please contact us to discuss your options.
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The camps are incredibly diverse, welcoming children from over 100 different nationalities. The largest groups come from the UK and America, making up about 30% of the participants. The rest come from various regions, including South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. This diversity provides a fantastic environment for cultural exchange and learning.
Airport transport is available as an optional paid service from £130 each way from London's major airports (Heathrow and Gatwick), which must be booked separately from the main camp fee. Visit Airport Transfers for more information.
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The camps cater to a wide range of ability and experience levels. Players are grouped by age and ability, ensuring that each participant is challenged appropriately. It is advisable you have some experience in your chosen sport in advance of the camp but it is not a requirement. The only exception is our golf camp which is only suitable for novice or experienced players.
Camp Venues
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No, we do not offer day camps. All of our sports camps are residential with players staying on-site overnight. Choose between a 1-week (6 nights) or a 2-week (13 nights) stay.
Coaches and Coaching
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The coaches at the camps are highly qualified, holding the highest coaching qualifications and experience in their relevant sports. This includes PGA professionals on our golf camps, LTA Level 5 Master performance qualified instructors on our Tennis camps, and the FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate on our Basketball Camps. In addition to this, a number of our coaches have experience as professional athletes which is an invaluable resource in inspiring young athletes.
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The coaches at the camps are carefully selected based on their qualifications and experience. We recruit and train all our staff and coaches ourselves to ensure they have the skills and qualities desirable for our camps. All staff are DBS checked and go through a thorough reference and background check before completing our online and in-person safety training.
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Your child will receive two main sports sessions each day. Typically, there are three hours of coaching in the morning and another three hours in the evening. The afternoon is reserved for recovery activities, workshops and/or English if Total Sport + English is selected.
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On the first day, the coaching team will split the players into training groups based on each players’ age and ability to help the focus on the right skills.
Training and Learning
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On camp, your child will receive sports coaching to improve their sports skills and techniques. They will also learn about match analysis, game strategies, and important off-court topics like nutrition. If they choose to participate in English lessons, these will be sports-themed to enhance their language skills in an engaging way.
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Yes, your child can still attend the camp even if they don't want to participate in English lessons. The camp offers a Total Sport program where English is naturally integrated into sports activities, allowing them to improve their language skills in a more immersive and engaging way.
Price
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Our camp fee includes all coaching, sports workshops or English language lessons, on-site accommodation, 3 meals a day and an evening snack, cultural excursions, individual coaching review and certificate, travel insurance, and 24/7 welfare support. In addition to this, all camp participants will receive an exclusive Nike or Chelsea FC kit pack!
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No, flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.
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Unfortunately, we don’t offer any sponsorship or bursary support for our camps.
Bookings
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The easiest way to book is directly on our website, alternatively you can contact us and one of our friendly team will be able to assist you.
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There is no deadline to book a place on camp, however, we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. All camp dates are available to view on the website camp pages. Camp dates that are striked through are sold out and no longer available. If there’s interest for a particular date that is sold out, you can add yourself to the camp waitlist.
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We offer flexible payment options for our camps. You can pay an initial deposit of £500 per week that you book with us to reserve your place, however, the camp must be paid in full by the first of May 2026.
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If you’ve paid a deposit for a camp, you will need to pay the remaining balance by the 1st of May 2025. You can complete your booking payment here.
Cancellations
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Please visit our terms and conditions page to review our cancellation and refunds policy.
On Camp
Parental Contact
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Yes, the camp participants are allowed to use their phones at certain times of day. At most locations, we take players’ phones upon arrival at the venue and place them along with their other valuables in a secure location to pick up after training. We find this is the best way to keep phones safe and allow players to fully immerse themselves in the experience.
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Absolutely! Many children attend the camps on their own, and the staff is experienced in helping them settle in and make new friends. The camp environment is supportive and inclusive, with plenty of activities designed to encourage social interaction and team building. Your child will be well looked after and will likely enjoy meeting new people from all over the world.
Room Sharing
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Room sharing options are dependent on the venue. At most venues, your child will either be in a single room or share a room with one other person. If there are more room share requests than available double rooms, your child might be placed in a single room next to their friends.
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Yes, please feel free to contact us stating the name of your child and who they would like to room with. Please note that we can only accommodate room share requests for players within a 2-year age range and of the same gender.
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Yes, your child can have a single room. You would just need to specify this whilst completing the Player Welfare Form after you’ve completed your booking.
Kit and Equipment
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We have Parent Guides for each of our sports and venues, which includes a packing list and our Camp Life policies. View and access all Parent Guides here.
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Yes, please feel free to contact us stating the name of your child and who they would like to room with. Please note that we can only accommodate room share requests for players within a 2-year age range and of the same gender.
Laundry
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A free laundry service is only available for 2-week camp participants. Please ensure your child has enough clothes for at least one week of sports training, excursions and downtime and label all clothing with sewn-in labels or a laundry marker. Please also bring a laundry bag or string bag to assist with keeping laundry organised.
Spending Money
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Players can get by without spending money but there is the opportunity to buy additional snacks on camp, as well as buy souvenirs and extra food on excursions. The camp is cashless, so players tend to bring a UK-activated credit/debit card or use Apple Pay/Google Wallet (might spend between £50 and £200).
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Yes, there is an on-site camp shop where players can purchase additional snacks and souvenirs. The camp operates on a cashless system, so players typically use a UK-activated credit/debit card for purchases.
Downtime
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Outside of sports coaching, English lessons, or workshops, your child will have time for recovery activities such as swimming or yoga. They will also have opportunities for social activities and relaxation to ensure a balanced camp experience.
Child Welfare
Sports Therapy and Injury
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If your child gets injured during camp, a Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist will be on-site to assess and treat minor injuries. For more serious injuries, parents will be informed, and if specialist medical attention is needed, your child will be taken to the nearest hospital, which is typically within 30 minutes of the camp. Our staff will stay with your child throughout any hospital visit. We prioritise your child's well-being and ensure they receive the necessary care.
Medical Assistance, Illness and Emergencies
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Yes, there is a medical team on-site at the camp. This includes healthcare assistants, nurses who visit several days a week, and an on-call private doctor available for consultations. Sports therapists or physiotherapists are also present during sports sessions to handle any injuries and provide recovery advice.
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In the event of an emergency at camp, we have procedures in place to ensure your child's safety and well-being. Our staff is trained to handle emergencies, and we have senior pastoral staff trained in first aid. If necessary, your child will be taken to the nearest hospital, and a staff member will stay with them throughout the visit. We will also make every effort to contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the situation and discuss the best course of action.
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Yes, but please ensure you let us know in advance via the Player Welfare Form. This needs to be completed at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the camp or immediately if the player has an existing medical condition and/or allergy. Medication must be bought in its original box and should have instructions in English. Players should not bring non-prescribed medication such as ibuprofen and paracetamol, these will be provided by the camp and administered by qualified medical staff.
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In the event of minor illnesses or injuries, there are medical staff on-site including a Nurse and a Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist, to assess and treat minor injuries. They provide recovery plans for injuries that prevent participation for a day or more. For illnesses, senior pastoral staff trained in first aid will administer necessary care and medication. We also have General Practitioner on call should they need to be consulted. Parents will be informed of any serious issues, and if specialist medical attention is needed, the child will be taken to the nearest hospital.
Diet, Nutrition and Hydration
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We can accommodate most dietary requirements including halal, lactose-free, vegetarian, vegan and more. Feel free to contact us for more information.
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Yes, the meals at camp are nutritionally balanced and specifically designed for young athletes. There is a variety of options to choose from, including vegetarian meals. Welfare staff ensure that children are eating and drinking enough to fuel them through their training. Players are provided three hot meals a day plus an evening snack. We can cater to most dietary requirements please just notify us in advance.
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To ensure children stay hydrated, water is always available during sports sessions, and coaches encourage regular rehydration. We provide accessible water refilling stations throughout the campus. The importance of nutrition and hydration is also taught in workshops throughout the camp.
Wellbeing
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We have a 24/7 on-site welfare team who are entirely focused on the players’ experience. These staff are taught to connect with players from the moment they set foot on camp, helping them acclimatise to a new environment. They are empathetic, attentive and proactive, forming great relationships with players to help them settle in and are on hand to help with any challenges they might experience.
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One of the welfare team’s focus areas is helping players to make friends with each other. They will get the players out playing sport as soon as possible after arrival at the venue, giving them a chance to meet one another and start to work as a team. The daily schedule is carefully planned to encourage players to spend time together, and our mobile phone policy ensures that they are fully engaged and present. The welfare team are always there to support players who might feel less confident to get involved and feel included.
Insurance, Travel and Visas
Insurance
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No, you do not need to purchase medical or travel insurance as it’s included with your booking. The insurance covers emergency medical assistance and medical costs, protection in the event of cancellation or curtailment, cover for loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal money. For more information, please review the insurance cover in more detail here.
Travel
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We organise airport transfer services for children flying in from Heathrow or Gatwick airport for an extra fee. With this service, your child will be met by a member of the camp staff at the airport arrivals hall, where they will be holding a Nike Camps sign for easy identification. The staff will escort your child from the airport to the camp venue. Full supervision is provided during any waiting time at the airport for other players to arrive.
Please bear in mind that this service has certain hours of operation for arrival and departure days. In the unlikely event that you are unable to arrange flights within the hours of operation or the above airports, we may be able to arrange a transfer or for an additional charge.
For more information or to book this service, please visit Airport Transfer Service.
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Yes, we do! Please visit Airport Transfer Service for more information.
Visas
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We can offer support in providing a visa support letter as we are accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education. Please note we are only permitted to offer visa support letters to children attending our camps and are not authorised to offer visa advice. We are unable to provide adult visa support letters.
For more information, please visit Visa Support page.
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