Christmas 2023 Children's Activities

We're pleased to announce the return of our children's activities for the Christmas holidays!

The children's activities will run from Monday 18th December to Thursday 21st December 2023, and will take place indoors in our Sport Centre halls.

Bookings must be made using our online shop.

If you need more information or have any queries, you can email us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Basketball Camp: Thursday 21st December

9am-3pm

Ages 7-14

A one day basketball camp for children with some basketball experience.  Top coaching staff from Brighton Cougars Basketball Club will offer a busy and action packed camp developing player skills in shooting, ball handling, footwork, defence and team skills.  There will be plenty of game play and fun competitions too. 

 

Day Pass = £33

Netball Camp (All abilities): Tuesday 19th December

9am-3pm 

School years 3-5 and 6-9

A one day Netball course, delivered by Lisa Packer (Somerset Under 15s coach and Team Bath coach) and top coaches from the County, including Emma Haworth and Belinda Woolley. This course is for children with some netball experience, offering specific opportunities for participants to develop their individual netball skills in small groups.

 

Coaching delivery will include ball handling, shooting, footwork, agility and defensive elements of the game.  There will also be the opprtunity for game play too.

Course Pass = £33

Circus Camp (7-11yrs): Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th December

9am-12pm

Children aged 7-11

In association with High Top Circus.  Learn circus skills such as trapeze, acrobatics, tightwire and juggling and play fun circus themed drama games with our experienced tutors.  All sessions take place at the University of Sussex sportcentre in our dance studio.

3 day pass = £45

Circus Camp (12-17yrs): Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th December

1pm-4pm

Children aged 12-17

In association with High Top Circus.  Learn circus skills such as trapeze, acrobatics, tightwire and juggling and play fun circus themed drama games with our experienced tutors.  All sessions take place at the University of Sussex sportcentre in our dance studio.

3 day pass = £45

Squash Camp: Monday 18th December

9am-3pm

Ages 9-16

Lead by Simon Tunley (University of Sussex Head Coach) with support from England Squash. Squash coaching for a range of abilities from beginner to county standard, covering all aspects of the game.

All playing and safety equipment provided.

Day Pass = £33

Badminton Camp: Wednesday 20th December

9am-3pm

Ages 10-16

Led by top local Badminton Coaches Tom Knowles and Louis Martin.

Develop your badminton skills in fun, active sessions which cater for children from beginner to club standard.  Participants will have the opportunity to develop their shots, footwork, tactics and there will also be lots of game play and fun activities too.

The camp takes place in the sports hall at the University of Sussex Sport Centre.  All equipment provided.

Day pass: £33

Netball Performance Camp: Monday 18th December

 9am-3pm

School years 8,9 & 10

A one day performance camp aimed at Club, Regional and County (PDP) athletes, offering advanced skills and tactics in attack and defence, with the opportunity to put these skills in to match play throughout the day.

Somerset U15 County Coach, Lisa Packer, who also works with Team Bath futures players, will be joined by Surrey Storm and Sussex PDP Coach, Emma Haworth.  Both coaches bring a wealth of experience working with talented athletes at County and Regional Level.

The camp will be limited to 30 children, so booking early is advised.

Day pass: £33