Sport
Sport: book an experience shaped to what you want. Checked providers in the finest parts of the country.
Difficulty
Easy – Advanced
Duration
A few days to a few weeks
Location
Sports grounds, campuses, halls and purpose-built pitches
Season
All year round
What are sports camps for teenagers?
Sports camps for teenagers are programmes that put physical training together with personal growth.
Participants sharpen their sporting skills, their stamina and their discipline.
The activities are set up for beginners as much as for teenagers with an eye on performance.
Beyond the sport itself, the programmes build team spirit, fair play and confidence.
Sports camps: the kinds on offer
Team sports
Football, basketball, volleyball, handball and other team games.
Individual sports
Tennis, athletics, swimming, martial arts and other disciplines.
Fitness and conditioning
Training for strength, mobility and stamina.
Outdoor sports
Cycling, running, navigation and activities out in nature.
Sport — adventure
Things like climbing, kayaking or sports routes.
Competitive performance
Programmes aimed at sharpening technique and results.
Sports camps: how they work
Assessing the level
Working out where each participant stands physically and in the sport.
Training sessions
Technical, tactical and physical work.
Games and competitions
Putting the skills to use in matches and challenges.
Recovery
Breaks, stretching and getting the body back.
Final assessment
Looking at the progress made and the goals reached.
Sports camps: who are they for?
Active teenagers
For those who love moving and being physically active.
Beginners
Those who want to take up a new sport can join too.
Young athletes
For teenagers who want to sharpen their technique and their results.
Team players
Right for those drawn to working together and to competing.
Those into fitness
It helps build fitness and a healthier way of living.
Young people after some structure
Sport builds organisation, persistence and responsibility.
Level of the experience
Recreational sport
Easy sporting activities and games for the fun of it.
Building the sport
Regular training and sharpening the technique.
Performance
A hard programme for teenagers with results in mind.
At a glance
The sport itself
The discipline chosen has to match what the teenager is drawn to.
The sporting level
Some camps are for enjoying it, others for performance.
Coaches
How experienced the coaches are shapes the training.
The daily routine
It has to strike a balance between effort, rest and recovery.
Food
Physical activity calls for eating to match the effort.
Sights
It is worth setting clear goals before taking part.
Gear
Sports kit
Clothes and shoes that suit the activities.
Suitable footwear
Shoes made for the sport being played.
Protective gear
Protective bits that certain disciplines call for.
A water bottle
It matters for keeping hydrated during training.
A towel and toiletries
You need them after the physical activities.
Personal things
What you need for the nights away.
Safety
Safety in a sports camp comes down to warming up properly, being supervised and having the right kit.
Sports camps: frequently asked questions
It depends on the camp. There are programmes for beginners and for advanced athletes alike.
They are aimed at teenagers, with groups set by stage of development.
Football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, fitness and plenty of other disciplines.
Not always. The level of the activities has to be picked to match your preparation.
It builds fitness, discipline, confidence and team spirit.
Some camps include games and friendly contests.
Growing physically and personally through sport and group activities.