University of Bath will host The Weekender, a residential weekend for ages 14 – 17, of service families 2nd – 4th August.
The programme focuses on being active, having fun and learning with others, with the aim of developing confidence, skills, a love for being active, new friendships, and a sense of community for young people of service families.
Kings Camps have been working with the Royal Navy for many years operating Kings Camps multi-sports and activity camps at locations across the UK. Through the Strengthening Families – By Your Side programme that’s been developed by the RNRMC and Naval Families Federation, Kings Camps have created and are hosting The Weekender, an incredible experience for teenagers of Serving families.
The Weekender runs Friday 2nd August to Sunday 4th August and costs £90, thanks to funding from the RNRMC and Partners. The price includes accommodation, all meals, an action packed programme, transport from pick-up points across the UK as well as The Weekender stash!
Teens will participate in a variety of sports and themed sessions (pool party!) as well as less active sessions, allowing for social time too.
What the programme offers for 14-17 year olds
An aspirational, university campus appeal
A taste of student life
Fun, active, engaging programme
Led by role-models
Friendship
Commonality – being with others like you
Free The Weekender stash
Parent-free!
Why should parents encourage their young person to attend?
Vocational benefits – leadership, record of achievement, CV, career inspiration
Screen-free time
Health and well-being benefits
Safe, secure, positive environment
Programme provided by an experienced, trusted RN partner
Pastoral care provided by RN connected agency
Travel provision from main RN centres
Low cost –significant funding from supporting partners
A weekend without their teens! If young people are concerned about being alone or not knowing anyone, most attendees will be in the same situation! Our staff will help to break the ice and you will be in small groups that aim to build friendships.
Facilities at this camp include;
Sports Hall
Swimming Pool
Sports Pitch
Netball Courts
Dates & booking
Select a date to start your booking.
No dates are available for booking at this venue. Please call us on 0114 263 2160 for more information or check back later.
The Weekender is only available for children of RNRM service families, aged 14 – 17.
Getting to camp
Address: University of Bath, Claverton Down campus, Bath, BA2 7AY
Full details of transport options will be updated here soon.
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Don't just take our word for it!
We encourage parent feedback and regularly engage with them to ensure our summer camps are the best they can be. There’s no airbrushing here – Feefo only allows honest, impartial feedback from parents whose children have experienced our sports camps.
Vanessa, Reading
Fantastic experience with Kings Camps.
My kids had an absolute blast at their holiday camp. The camp is well organised and structured and the kids came come very tired at the end of the day (which is a great sign of a great time).
Lucy, Cardiff
5 stars says it all! Fantastic
The variety of sports and activities is great and the Red Tops are upbeat and enthusiastic. It suits our childcare needs perfectly too so we’re all already counting down to the next camp!
Alexandra, Cardiff
Best week of his life
Our son had such an incredible time - the variety of activities kept him super busy and he thought all the camp staff were really lovely. In his own words 'best week of his life'.
Aman, Birmingham
My daughter Arya has loved Kings Camps since she started at the holiday camps at Blue Coat School. The coaches are absolutely amazing and really look after the children and ensure they have a fantastic time. She loves the variety of different games she has the opportunity to participate in and of course the swimming. she looks forward to going every time and always comes home with a smile on her face. I cannot recommend this Camp enough!
Louise, York
My boys loved their Kings Camps adventures over the Easter
I highly recommend Kings Camps - my boys come home full of stories of what they have done during the day and they are shattered but very happy. They love the red tops and I feel relaxed knowing my boys are left in safe hands.
Rathy, Derby
Brilliant! Please come back in 2025
My daughter had a great time, made friends and is looking forward to joining another camp in summer 2025.
Vishnu, Plymouth
Fun, caring and value for money!
This is now our second time using Kings Campa and our little boy loves it more and more each time! The staff are wonderful and attentive.
Nicola, Bradford
My girls made lots of friends and had lots of fun and didn't want it to end
Yes would recommend to try this again! Worth every penny with large variety of activities to do.
Ruth, Chester
Highly recommend Kings Camps - phenomenal week!!
My son LOVED his week at Chester - the variety of activities was fantastic and gave children the opportunity to try new sports! Thank you.
Emma, Northampton
Excellent active club, friendly team
Staff and the manager Bronny all very friendly and welcoming. Boosted my son’s morale when he got a certificate for trying hard in swimming, loved how active it is and playing with new friends.
Louise, Fareham
Feedback from my children - it's a fun and active camp!! I enjoyed finding new games I like such as badminton! I enjoyed playing with other groups! Feedback from parent - great organisation and staff friendly, energetic and welcoming! My children love Kings Camp and have recommended to their friends!!
Michelle, Birkenhead
Engaging, Friendly, Professional & Encouraging Sports Camp
The setup on arrival was very professional, and the staff were super friendful, helpful and you felt secure leaving your child in their care. My daughter is not the most sporty but she sure enjoyed elements of each day, and the instructors made sure each child felt involved and were very engaging and encouraging. At the end of it my daughter said she would love to go back in the summer. Overall I was extremely impressed and would happily recommend Kings Camps.
James, Monmouth
Consistently a great experience
This was the second Kings Camp that our 8 year old has attended. He was so keen to come back after last summer that when the opportunity came up for an Easter holiday session we jumped at the chance. He’s had another great week of activity supported by excellent staff at an outstanding location. We can’t ask for much more!
