Summer Camps in England, UK

Let Me Play Sports Camps:
Located in the UK, Let Me Play are leading specialists in sports camps and sports tours. As the name "Let Me Play" indicates, the organisation is all about providing opportunity for young people to play and enjoy sport. Each year we provide residential summer camps for young people that include accommodation and meals as well. We offer camps in Street Dance, Basketball, Football and Tennis. We also exclusively host a football camp for Reading FC.

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English Language and Sports Camp:

Dates for 2010: 

One Week Option - August 15-20th OR 22-27th in Ascot
Two Week Option - August 15-27th in Ascot

This camp is organised by Let Me Learn, a division of Let Me Play.

The English Language Camp takes place in Ascot within the Royal County of Berkshire. The camp is run in the delightful settings of the Licensed Victuallers's School, where the teaching and sporting facilities are first class.

The camp is designed to offer the very best in teaching the English language to young people aged 10 to 21 from all over the world. The students, taught by experienced and qualified teachers, learn in classes split according to age group and standard. The simple aim is to drastically improve each and every student's level of English language, both spoke and written as well as ensuring a fun and positive camp experience. Each evening there will be different activities and sports to choose from, and over the middle weekend there will be a trip to London to see the spectacular sites, do some shopping on Oxford Street and go to the theatre to watch a West End play!

Football Trial Camp:

Dates for 2010:

August 22-27th in Ascot

Have a trial in front of Professional Scouts.
This camp has residential and non-residential options and has been designed to teach young people about what it takes to be a professional and provide them with exposure to scouts.  The camp will also provide participants with the resources to improve their game.

The camp will include:

1. A minimum of 3 scouts present on the trial day, including a Premiership Scout.
2. Visit from a professional player during the week.
3. Learn what it takes to be a pro from a nutritionist, a sports psychologist and a strength and conditioning coach.
4. Pro development drills and stations.
5. League competition and playoff games.
6. Speed and agility training!
7. Skills testing and evaluation – we compare your results to players in professional club academies.
8. A conditioning programme sent to you 4 weeks before camp for preparation.
9. Awards; Player’s Player, Coach’s Player, Camper of the Week.

Street Dance Camp:

Dates for 2010:

August 1-6 in Birmingham

Learn all the latest moves from dancers that have worked with the pro's!
This street dance summer camp is a residential camp open to both boys and girls and is being held at the renowned Elmhurst School for Dance, a new state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham. The camp consists of a week of intensive dance tuition will all be in preparation for a filmed performance that will take place on the last day.

The camp will provide:

1. A variety of Street Dance classes
2. Individual Instruction
3. An intensive but fun learning environment
4. The opportunity to take part in a filmed performance which will be available on DVD
5. K-Swiss Most Improved Dancer Award
6. A different activity each evening including a fashion show, quiz night, talent contest and party games!

Let Me Play Basketball Camp:

Dates for 2010:

August 8-13 in Aylesbury

Summer Basketball Camp with international coaches, daily games and competitions.
Our camp programme has been carefully designed by experienced coaches and includes the following:
Daily stations that stress the importance of basketball fundamentals.

- Individual coaching.
- League competition and playoff games.
- Decision zone – learn what to do in pressure situations!
- All-star game – the best 10 players on camp get to play against the staff (which includes a few pro and ex-pro players!).
- Speed and agility training!
- Lectures and workshops on nutrition, sports psychology, performance analysis and strength and conditioning.
- 1v1, 3v3 and hot shot competitions.
- Awards: MVP, MIP, Best Defender, Camper of the Week.
- An Assistant Coaches Programme for young and aspiring coaches (see below for more details).

Active Camp:

Dates for 2010:

TBA

NEW, get in shape, live life healthy.
Active Camp starts to address the needs of young people who might be overweight, unhealthy or unfit.  The camp is just 2 weeks long but the programme is 4 months long and will benefit those who want to make a change to their life for the better!  The emphasis is on fun, activity and care. As well as helping them to improve their physical well-being, staff at the camp aim to build self-esteem and lasting friendships with other young people facing similar challenges.

Reading FC Camp:

Dates for 2010:

August 15-20 in Ascot

Learn and experience how Reading FC coach their young players.
Play with Reading Football Club!
The camps allow young players to get closer to the club and will provide an exclusive insight into how Reading FC coach their young players into reaching their full potential. In this unique opportunity, participants will experience the following:

- Coaching from highly qualified Reading FC coaches who coach regularly with the club. The coaches are experts in talent identification, developing technical ability and team tactical play.
- Behind the scenes tour of the Madejski Stadium.
- Train at the Academy Centre where all the promising young players at the club play.
- Meet a Reading FC Footballer and hear what it is like to play for this Premier League side.

Let Me Play Tennis Camp:

Dates for 2010:

August 15-20 in Ascot

NEW - learn from pro tennis coaches.
This camp has residential and non-residential options and has been designed to train young people in tennis and encourage participation. The philosophy of the camp is to simply train hard, play hard and ultimately enjoy tennis. 

The camp will include:

1. Player development drills and stations.
2. Lectures and workshops on nutrition, sports psychology and strength and conditioning.
3. Competitive and tournament games.
4. Speed and agility training!
5. Skills testing and evaluation.
6. A conditioning programme sent to you 4 weeks before camp – you need to be in good shape to attend!
7. K-Swiss Awards; Tournament Winners, Most Improved Player, Camper of the Week.