Sports Camp for Teenagers in Wiltshire, UK

Course Description: Sports Camp for Teenagers in Wiltshire, UK

📍 Location & Setting

This energetic residential sports programme is hosted on the impressive campus of Dauntsey’s School in Wiltshire, set within approximately 150 acres of scenic English countryside. The setting provides a safe, supportive, and motivating environment where teenagers can focus on sport, build confidence, and form friendships with peers from around the world.

The campus offers excellent sports facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, modern sports hall, all-weather astro-turf pitches, tennis courts, and spacious indoor common areas for relaxation and social time. Comfortable boarding accommodation and on-site dining facilities ensure students are well cared for throughout their stay.

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👥 Who Can Attend

This programme is open to UK and international students aged 13–17.

There is no minimum English requirement, making it suitable for:

• Native English speakers

• Fluent international students

• Students learning English as a foreign language

The programme focuses on physical activity and teamwork rather than academic language study.

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⚽ Lesson Plan (Sports Focus)

Each morning is dedicated entirely to sports training and participation, with students typically focusing on two different sports per morning.

Sessions are designed to help students:

• Improve technical skills

• Develop tactical understanding

• Build fitness and stamina

• Participate in matches and friendly competitions

This programme is ideal for students who enjoy being active and want to spend their mornings fully immersed in sport.

🏅 Sports Programme – Activities May Include

Students will take part in a varied and flexible sports programme, designed to keep each week exciting and engaging. Activities may include:

• Football

• Hockey

• Rounders

• Cricket

• Volleyball

• Rugby

• Lacrosse

• Basketball

• Dodgeball

• Football Golf

• Handball

• Netball

• Fitness training

• Baseball

• Athletics

• Tennis

• UniHoc

• American Football

• GaGa

Activities rotate weekly and are adapted based on group interests, weather conditions, and availability, ensuring a dynamic and well-balanced sports experience for all participants.

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⏰ Daily Routine

Mornings:

Structured sports sessions focused on skill development, teamwork, and fitness.

Afternoons:

Students select from a wide range of optional activities, including:

• Additional sports

• Arts and crafts

• Dance and music

• Drama and creative workshops

• Adventure activities

Evenings:

A supervised social programme featuring themed nights, team games, and group activities that promote confidence, cooperation, and friendship-building.

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🏡 Residential Accommodation

Students are accommodated in one of five welcoming boarding houses, organised by age and gender. Rooms range from single to six-bed dormitories, with shared bathrooms on corridors and some en-suite rooms available.

Room allocation is managed on arrival, with care taken to place students alongside others of a similar age. Each boarding house is supported by trained residential staff who provide daily pastoral care and overnight supervision, ensuring a safe and reassuring environment.

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🍽️ Meals & Dining

Students receive a balanced and varied diet to support their active schedule and overall wellbeing.

Daily meals include:

• Cooked and continental breakfast

• Nutritious lunch and dinner

• Vegetarian options at every meal

• Salad and pasta bars

• Desserts and fresh fruit

Dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances can be accommodated when communicated in advance. Mealtimes are also a valuable opportunity for social interaction and relaxation.

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🏃 Activities

Beyond the core sports programme, students can enjoy a wide variety of activities including:

• Team and individual sports

• Creative arts and crafts

• Music, dance, and drama

• Outdoor and adventure activities

This balance allows students to stay active while also exploring new interests.

🚐 Transportation & Transfers (Optional, Paid Separately)

For families who would like organised travel support, optional transfers are available at an additional cost.

• Cost: £99 per journey (one way)

• Available transfer points:

• Heathrow Airport

• Gatwick Airport

• Bristol Airport

• St Pancras International (Central London)

Transfers operate at specific scheduled times, and families are advised to confirm transfer availability before booking flights or train tickets. All transfers are supervised, ensuring students travel safely and arrive on campus comfortably.

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🚌 Excursions

Each week includes one cultural excursion to a nearby historic English city, such as:

• Salisbury (medieval city)

• Bath (Roman heritage city)

These trips allow students to experience British culture through sightseeing, exploration, and shopping.

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✅ What’s Included

• Residential accommodation

• All meals

• Morning sports programme

• Afternoon and evening activity programme

• One weekly cultural excursion

• 24/7 on-site supervision

• Fully trained and vetted staff team

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⭐ Optional Extras (Paid Separately)

Families may choose to add optional experiences at an additional cost:

• Theme Park Day Trip – £95

• Full-Day London Trip + West End Show – £199

• Aqua Park Adventure – £80

• Stonehenge Visit – £65

• Laser Quest Experience – £70

• Leader in Training Programme (Ages 16–17) – £80

• English Conversation Classes (6 hours/week) – £150

• Airport / London Transfers (each way) – £99

• Welcome Pack (merchandise & essentials) – £55

Optional excursions operate on selected weeks only.