Inspiring Basketball and English Summer Camp for Teens at Radley College in Oxford

Course Description: Inspiring Basketball and English Summer Camp for Teens at Radley College in Oxford

This is the most active basketball course for teenagers from Nike in the most beautiful boarding school campus in UK.

COACHING

Players are challenged to improve on all aspects of their game in an intensive programme 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. 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 Nike Basketball Camps, giving players a personal insight into what it’s like to play at the highest level.

The coaching programme 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.

ENGLISH (Basketball+English Option)

13-14 hours a week of classroom-based English. Our professional and dedicated English language teachers use a customised curriculum based on the CLIL approach used in top schools worldwide. With an average of 12 students per class, students get excellent individual feedback, including a written report and completion certificate to take home. Throughout the camp, English lessons are supported by a fully immersive language experience. All activities, training and workshops are delivered in English.

What's Included Full Basketball

• Over 26 hrs a week of coaching, games and workshops

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Exclusive Nike gift pack

• Coaching report and certificate to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

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

What's Included Basketball+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 Nike gift pack

• Coaching report and certificate to take home

• English report and certificate to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

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

Radley College

Founded in 1847, Radley College is an historic British private school set in over 800 acres of self-contained grounds in the idyllic English countryside near Oxford. The breathtaking campus has a host of historic buildings and impressive modern sporting facilities. It’s an inspiring setting for learning and perfect for developing sporting talent.

Tennis campers have access to the school’s brand-new poraflex® acrylic courts. For hockey players, there are 2 hybrid astro pitches, while basketball players make use of the full-sized indoor basketball court.

Facilities at Radley College

• Hybrid astro hockey pitch + 2 additional pitches

• Poraflex® acrylic tennis courts

• Full-sized indoor basketball court

• Players’ lounge

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• 400m tartan athletics track*

• 25m 6-lane swimming pool*

• Indoor sports centre*

• Gym and strength and conditioning suite*

Accommodation

Accommodation is in boarding houses around the main school buildings. At Radley, most bedrooms are single occupancy with shared bathrooms. Please note we cannot guarantee any particular bedroom. We allocate bedrooms based on sport, age, gender and room share requests.

Catering

3 meals a day and an evening snack, including vegetarian options. Most dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.

EXCURSIONS

• Thorpe Park, Theme Park: With over 30 rides, there's something to suit everyone at one of England's top theme parks. Adrenaline junkies can ride rollercoasters that go from 0-80mph in under two seconds while to those who prefer to keep their feet near the ground can enjoy smaller rides and traditional fairground activities.

• **Oxford Tour: **Players experience the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the Englishspeaking world with magnificent architecture and academic history around every corner

• **London: **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.

• Mix of single and shared bedrooms

• 1 full-sized in indoor basketball court

• 25m 6-lane swimming pool

• Indoor sports centre

• 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 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug

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

Theme Park:

• Dates: Starts 8 July, 22 July, 5 August.

• 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.

• 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 - £120.00 each way

• London Gatwick Airport - £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.