Basketball Camp - Bradfield College

All camps include evening activities and players’ lounge, giving players a taste of the college life.

• Mix of single and shared bedrooms

• 2 full-sized indoor basketball courts

• Indoor sports center

• Strength and conditioning suite

• Players’ lounge with TV, table football and games consoles

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• On-site camp shop

• 3 nutritionally balanced meals a day and an evening snacks, including vegetarian options.

Oxford Tour:

• Dates: Starts 1 July, 15 July, 29 July, 12 August.
• Experience: Explore Oxford's historic university city with rich academic history and stunning architecture.

Theme Park:

• Dates: Starts 8 July, 22 July, 5 August.
• Activities: Over 30 rides for all preferences, from high-speed rollercoasters to gentle fairground attractions.

London Excursion (13-night campers):

• Exclusive for 13-night camp participants.
• Highlights: Visit iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and The Houses of Parliament, plus afternoon shopping in the capital.

• Airport Transfer Service: Available for children arriving/departing at Heathrow or Gatwick during specified times. Must be booked in advance.

• Parent Airport Drop-off/Collection: Specific times for drop-off and collection at Heathrow or Gatwick. Book this service if an adult is handling child's airport transfer.

• Arrival: For flights arriving 08:00 - 16:00 on Monday. Staff meet children in arrivals hall. Supervised transfer to camp venue, with potential short wait for other arrivals.

• Departure: For flights departing 11:00 - 18:00 on Sunday. Staff assist with airport check-in and coordinate with airline’s unaccompanied minor service if needed.

Players can choose from either Total Basketball or Basketball + English sessions.

Option 1: Total Basketball

• Up to 24 hours a week of basketball coaching and game play
• Up to 8 hours a week of sports-related workshops. Workshop topics:
  • Nutrition: Importance of diet and hydration in sports performance.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting equality and embracing diversity in sports.
  • Elite Performance: Insights into achieving top-level athletic success.
  • Yoga: Focused on injury prevention and enhancing flexibility.
  • Wellness: Education on physical and mental health habits.
• Recovery Activities: Yoga and other exercises to manage daily training intensity.
• Suitable for all English language abilities except beginners

Option 2: Basketball + English

• Up to 24 hours a week of basketball coaching and game play
• Up to 13 hours a week of English Language lessons using an accelerated model of English learning
• 1:12 teacher to student ratio (average).
• Individual take-home report.
• Suitable for all English language abilities
• Sport-themed classes using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) for engaging and interactive English learning.
• Activities include sports-based projects, discussions, and exercises like player interviews and match commentaries.
• Emphasis on improving verbal communication in English.
• English teachers live on-site, ensuring English is spoken throughout the camp.
• Based on age and ability, with an online assessment pre-camp and teacher evaluation on arrival for accurate placement.
• Players receive a written report and advice for continued learning at home.

Program Highlights

• Coaches inspire players to achieve their full potential.
• 1:8 coach-to-player ratio ensures focused attention.
• Daily sessions on offensive/defensive skills, 5v5 games, and overall athlete development.
• Energy and intensity central to the program, crafted by the former professional player Eric Boateng.
• Sessions designed to challenge players of different ages and skill levels to advance their game.

Eric Boateng - Basketball Director:

• Extensive experience in high-level basketball.

• 4 years in NCAA Division 1 basketball on scholarship.

• Participated in the 2010 NBA draft; joined New York Knicks for NBA Summer League.

• Professional career in NBA's second tier, Greece, Germany, Argentina, and France.

• Competed for British basketball team, debuted in 2012 London Olympics.

• Role at Camp: Trains, oversees, and supports head coaches, leveraging his professional expertise.

• Pocket Money Advice: Regarding pocket money, while everything is covered in the camp, players can bring around £50 - £200 in cash or a UK-activated credit/debit card for optional snacks on-camp and souvenirs during trips. The cash will be kept in the camp bank, except for small amounts for on-site snacks. Bringing spending money is optional.

• Extra nights: £250 not available at any venue before the first camp start date or after the final camp end date.

• London Heathrow Airport transfer: £120.00 each way

• London Gatwick Airport transfer: £120.00 each way

• 24/7 Pastoral Care Team: On-site team dedicated to ensuring children's safety, well-being, and adherence to camp schedules, including sufficient sleep.

• Carefully chosen, well-trained staff with enhanced DBS checks and child safeguarding training. Senior staff have significant experience in child care settings.

• Mandatory Insurance: Participants must have travel and medical insurance covering medical treatment costs, additional accommodation, travel, transport, and repatriation expenses.

• Post-Brexit Healthcare Consideration: European citizens should note changes in healthcare access in the UK post-Brexit, requiring comprehensive insurance coverage.

• Children must bring and present medical insurance policy documents at camp registration.

Total Basketball Session is suitable for all English language abilities except beginners

.SUITABLE FOR

• Boys and girls aged 13-17

• Players that play regularly for school or club