We take the best sports and the most awesome active games to create our programmes
Our Multi Active Programme is designed to bring out the best in every child, regardless of their ability, through a wide range of active games and sports during the school holidays at Easter, summer and half-terms.
Our full-week programme is the best for children. It provides a screen-free, active and fun week, where children are grouped with others of a similar age, to participate in sports, learn new skills, make friends and develop confidence.
A typical summer day includes high-energy team games, sports, swimming (at venues with a pool), individual pursuits and team challenges. After a sport filled and active day, children come home for a rest, ready to participate in more games the next day!
All of our venues are chosen for their exceptional facilities, providing a safe and secure environment during the summer holidays. Our trained and experienced coaches plan their sessions to ensure they’re suitable for their group and make the most of the space available. Carry on reading to learn more about a typical week on camp.
See our camps in action
Soak the coaches!
When it comes to weekly highlights, there are lots to choose from! In addition to swimming (which operates at all venues with pool facilities), during Easter and summer Wet Wednesday is a chance to enjoy water-based games including the ever-popular soak a coach! (Wacky Wednesday’s replace the Wet Wednesday activities during colder seasons).
Each Friday parents are invited to watch and take part in the Kings Games, a whole-camp finale where children showcase the sports and skills they’ve learned. From 3.15pm, cheer on your child’s team and compete against the coaches in the Parent v Red Tops, Tug of War!
Here's what to expect from your week
Each week is a new week at Kings Camps, but the general flow is...
Monday Warm up and welcome
It all kicks off with a big hello from your coaches. Begin the week with Getting To Know You Games, making new friends and start getting active.
Tuesday Core Sports and activities
Over 30 sports and activities to choose from including, Benchball, frisbee and dodgeball, to name a few.
Wednesday Wet Wednesdays
Water-based games and sports throughout Easter and summer. (Wacky Wednesday alternative at other times)
Thursday Time to team up
We'll focus on fun group sports and games like Capture the Flag, Parachute, the Secret Path and more.
Friday Become Camp Champions
Parents are invited at the end of the day, to experience the Kings Games and get a taste of what’s happened throughout the week!
See how we tailor the Multi-Active programme by age
Children are grouped with others of a similar age, see below for a typical structure of how the day, sports and activities vary by age.
5-7
Younger members love Multi-Active. Camp enables them to try lots of new activities such as parachute games, circle games, swimming and other sports and active games. Coaches focus on developing core skills such as agility, balance and co-ordination.
8-11
8-11s benefit from 45 minute sports and activity sessions during camp. Designed to encourage learning and progression in a variety of sports, and giving them the chance to develop their appreciation for teamwork. Inter-group challenges offer the opportunity to participate alongside older children too.
12-14
Teens enjoy a challenge, so we channel their energy into hour-long sports sessions focusing on technique and positive competition. Teens develop confidence and life-skills such as teamwork, leadership and co-operation, giving 12 – 14s the opportunity to be active and hang-out with friends!
Activity, fun & leadership skills for 15-17s
At Kings Camps, our older teens – aged 15 – 17 attend our Rookie Academy programme where they develop leadership skills and improve their self-confidence by participating in, and delivering sports and activities with all ages, alongside support from our Red Tops.
The Rookie Academy has three levels, each representing a progression in skills development. Each level takes a minimum of two weeks to complete and can be over 2 different seasons. A number of guided hours need to be logged in the Rookie workbook for each level and only one level can be completed each season.
The Rookie Academy, specifically Level 3, has been quality assured and endorsed by 1st4sport – a recognised and regulated awarding body.
Develop confidence and leadership skills such as planning, organisation, self-reflection and problem solving.
Rookie Academy is proven to be a great practical experience for teens considering a career in sport, coaching and education. After completing the programme and turning 18, Rookies can progress to work as a Red Top on camp, as part of our coaching team.
Using the Rookie Academy workbook, and supported by Red Tops, teens complete tasks and learn about active sports coaching and topics such as health and safety (we make it more interesting than it sounds!), activity-session planning and delivery, techniques for managing child behaviour, assessing and analysing performance and target setting.
The programme links practical experience and activities with theory. A Level 3 Diploma Certificate is available on completion of all 3 levels, and certificates can be added to CVs and higher education applications.
- Level 1 – Log minimum 5 hours practical work
- Level 2 – Log minimum 10 hours practical work
- Level 3 – Log minimum 15 hours practical work
- 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma Certificate on completion of all levels.
All teens attending the Rookie Academy will receive a Rookie pack at the start of each level. This includes a welcome letter, workbook, t-shirt and wristband and will arrive in the post, the week prior to camp starting.
Rookies progress to lead their own sessions under the supervision of our professional team.
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Our safeguarding promise
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