Inspiring Basketball Summer Camp for High Schoolers at Bradfield College

Course Description: Inspiring Basketball Summer Camp for High Schoolers at Bradfield College

Inspiring Basketball Summer Camp is a residential 6 or 13-night camps for boys and girls aged 13-17 at Bradfield College, in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire countryside near London. This sports summer camp has a the unique coaching program, designed and led by former NCAA, NBA, and GB Olympic basketball player Eric Boateng. Players can choose to focus exclusively on basketball in the Total Basketball program or take daily English lessons alongside their training. 

Defence, Offence, Raise Your Game to the Highest Level with Eric Boateng.

Gather around, we are building the dream team this summer. Players from around the world will join this new camp for 2023 designed by former NBA professional Eric Boateng. 

Eric Boateng brings his wealth of experience playing with NBA teams in the USA, professional teams around the world and as a GB Olympic basketball player to the Basketball Camps. If you want to carry your abilities to the next level either on and off the court, we are waiting for you.

You can choose to focus on basketball on Total Basketball Camps or combine coaching with English language lessons on Basketball and English camps..

All Participants receive an individual coaching assessment and certificate to take home. Players studying English also receive a detailed weekly report and completion certificate from their teacher.

Why It is a Great Choice

• Eric Boateng will give players a personal insight into what it’s like to play at the highest level.

• Players will improve through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games. They leave with a better understanding of themselves as a player and gain confidence and insight from an international basketball environment. 

• Their English skills are developed inside and outside the classroom, improving all aspects of their communication and understanding.

Let’s Zoom into Inspiring Basketball Summer Camp in Bradfield College in UK

Program Description

Players can choose from either **TOTAL BASKETBALL **or **BASKETBALL+ENGLISH **

Option 1 : Total Basketball (up to 30 hours a week)

Players are challenged to improve on all aspects of their game in an intensive program comprising of 2 to 3 training sessions each day. Coaches create a training environment that motivates and inspires young players through dynamic, fun and engaging sessions covering offensive and defensive technical skills, 5v5 game situations and all-round athlete development. Conditioned drills develop players’ confidence in ball handling, shooting, defending and teamwork.

The coaching program is supported by workshops on nutrition and recovery. Every player gets a one to one feedback session with their coach and a coaching report, detailing how they can continue to progress at home.

Option 2 : Basketball (17 hours a week) + English ( 13- 14 hours a week)

• In the first day, students take an English test and are divided into classes within their age group, ranging from beginner to advanced. 

• Curriculum uses approach used in top schools worldwide

• Includes general English and sports-focused English topics

• Average of 12 students per class

• Highly qualified, native-level English teachers

• Project work

• Weekly report to take home

Location

Located in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire countryside, only 45 minutes from London Heathrow, Bradfield College is one of the country’s leading private schools with a reputation for academic and sporting excellence. 

The College boasts impressive sporting facilities including a double sized sports hall with two full-sized basketball courts. 

Bradfield provides the perfect facilities and setting for players of all abilities to develop their basketball game in a fun and engaging environment. 

Accommodation And Catering

Inspiring Basketball Summer Camp in Bradfield College provides on-site accommodation. Mostly single bedrooms, or twin rooms with shared bathrooms.

3 nutritionally balanced meals a day and an evening snacks, including vegetarian options.

Facilities

12 full-sized indoor basketball courts

** **25m 6-lane swimming pool

** **Indoor sports centre

** **Gym + strength and conditioning suite

** **Players’ lounge with TV, foosball table and games consoles

** **Free Wi-Fi

** **Laundry facilities

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Activities

All camps include exciting excursions, giving players a taste of some of the UK’s top attractions 

Students on 6-night camps will attend the following excursion:

Portsmouth Shopping and Historic Dockyard

The morning is spent either touring Portsmouth Harbour by boat, seeing the collection of famous warships such as the HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flag ship or touring the ship itself. In the afternoon there's a chance to do some shopping at Gunwharf Quays.

Oxford Tour

Players explore the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English speaking world with magnificent architecture and academic history around every corner.

Students on 13-night camps will attend the above excursion at the end of their camp as well as:

London Experience

A chance to explore England's famous capital city and see some of the famous sights such as Buckingham Palace and The Houses of Parliament, followed by shopping in the afternoon

Getting to Bradfield College for the Basketball Summer Camp

Airport transfers can be arranged for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

What is Included Full Basket:

• Up to 26 hrs a week of coaching, games and workshops

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Exclusive gift pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• 24/7 welfare support staff

What is Included Basket+English:

• Up to 17 hrs a week of coaching, games and workshops

• 13-14 hrs a week of English language lessons

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Exclusive gift pack

• Individual coaching review

• English report to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Mix of single and shared bedrooms

• 2 full-sized indoor basketball courts

• Indoor sports center

• Strength and conditioning suite

• Players’ lounge with TV, table football and games consoles

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• On-site camp shop

• 3 nutritionally balanced meals a day and an evening snacks, including vegetarian options.

All camps include evening activities and players’ lounge, giving players a taste of the college life.

Oxford Tour:

• Dates: Starts 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug

• Experience: Explore Oxford's historic university city with rich academic history and stunning architecture.

Theme Park:

• Activities: Over 30 rides for all preferences, from high-speed rollercoasters to gentle fairground attractions.

London Excursion (13-night campers):

• Exclusive for 13-night camp participants.

• 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug

• Highlights: Visit iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and The Houses of Parliament, plus afternoon shopping in the capital.

• Airport Transfer Service: Available for children arriving/departing at Heathrow or Gatwick during specified times. Must be booked in advance.

• Parent Airport Drop-off/Collection: Specific times for drop-off and collection at Heathrow or Gatwick. Book this service if an adult is handling child's airport transfer.

• Arrival: For flights arriving 08:00 - 16:00 on Monday. Staff meet children in arrivals hall. Supervised transfer to camp venue, with potential short wait for other arrivals.

• Departure: For flights departing 11:00 - 18:00 on Sunday. Staff assist with airport check-in and coordinate with airline’s unaccompanied minor service if needed.

Players can choose from either Total Basketball or Basketball + English sessions.

Option 1: Total Basketball

• Up to 24 hours a week of basketball coaching and game play

• Up to 8 hours a week of sports-related workshops. Workshop topics:

• Nutrition: Importance of diet and hydration in sports performance.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting equality and embracing diversity in sports.

• Elite Performance: Insights into achieving top-level athletic success.

• Yoga: Focused on injury prevention and enhancing flexibility.

• Wellness: Education on physical and mental health habits.

• Recovery Activities: Yoga and other exercises to manage daily training intensity.

• Suitable for all English language abilities except beginners

Option 2: Basketball + English

• Up to 24 hours a week of basketball coaching and game play

• Up to 13 hours a week of English Language lessons using an accelerated model of English learning

• 1:12 teacher to student ratio (average).

• Individual take-home report.

• Suitable for all English language abilities

• Sport-themed classes using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) for engaging and interactive English learning.

• Activities include sports-based projects, discussions, and exercises like player interviews and match commentaries.

• Emphasis on improving verbal communication in English.

• English teachers live on-site, ensuring English is spoken throughout the camp.

• Based on age and ability, with an online assessment pre-camp and teacher evaluation on arrival for accurate placement.

• Players receive a written report and advice for continued learning at home.

Program Highlights

• Coaches inspire players to achieve their full potential.

• 1:8 coach-to-player ratio ensures focused attention.

• Daily sessions on offensive/defensive skills, 5v5 games, and overall athlete development.

• Energy and intensity central to the program, crafted by the former professional player Eric Boateng.

• Sessions designed to challenge players of different ages and skill levels to advance their game.

• Pocket Money Advice: Regarding pocket money, while everything is covered in the camp, players can bring around £50 - £200 in cash or a UK-activated credit/debit card for optional snacks on-camp and souvenirs during trips. The cash will be kept in the camp bank, except for small amounts for on-site snacks. Bringing spending money is optional.

• Extra nights: £250 not available at any venue before the first camp start date or after the final camp end date.

• London Heathrow Airport transfer: £120.00 each way

• London Gatwick Airport transfer: £120.00 each way

• Up to 24 hrs a week of coaching and games

• Up to 8 hrs a week of basketball workshops (If Total Basketball program is selected)

• Up to 13 hrs a week of English language lessons (If Basketball+English program is selected)

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Evening activities program & players’ lounge

• Exclusive gift pack

• Individual coaching review

• English report to take home (If Basketball+English program is chosen)

• 24/7 welfare support staff

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

An airport shuttle service can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.