Inspiring Tennis Summer Camp for Teenagers at Radley College in Oxford

Course Description: Inspiring Tennis Summer Camp for Teenagers at Radley College in Oxford

COACHING

Radley College offers advanced players a fun but challenging training programme simulating an elite tennis environment. Developing players at Bradfield College improve their game with demonstration, practice and feedback. Players are assessed and grouped by ability on the first day so coaches can customise the training programme to maximise individual skills progression.

Advanced players are challenged technically, tactically and physically. Developing players learn to master grip, spin, shot selection and movement. The experienced coaching team includes former tournament professionals who use challenges and short-set matches alongside fitness and conditioning drills to create a fun, competitive and progression-driven camp.

Workshops on fitness, nutrition and hydration, physiology and psychology and match tactics and match preparation support on-court training.

ENGLISH (Tennis+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.

Results

Players are equipped with the skills and insight to continue their development as a tennis player long after the camp has finished. Their English skills progress through a combination of their English lessons and their exposure to English speaking throughout the camp experience.  Each player receives a coaching review, as well as feedback from their English teacher and a certificate to take home. As well as their new found skills, players leave with new friendships from around the world, confidence and memories that last a lifetime.

What's Included Full Tennis

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

• On-site accommodation

• Maximum 1 to 6 coach to player ratio

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Exclusive Nike gift pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• 24/7 welfare support staff

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

What's Included Tennis+English

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

• 13-14 hrs a week of English language lessons

• On-site accommodation

• Maximum 1 to 6 coach to player ratio

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Exclusive Nike gift pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• English report and certificate

• 24/7 welfare support staff

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:

• 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 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.

• 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 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 Tennis or Tennis + English sessions.

Option 1: Total Tennis

• Up to 24 hours a week of tennis coaching and match 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: Tennis + English

• Up to 24 hours a week of tennis coaching and match play

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

• Suitable for all English language abilities

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

• Individual take-home report.

• 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

• Target: Developing players improving through demonstration, practice, and feedback.

• Learning: Mastery of grip, spin, shot selection, and movement.

• Experienced coaches, including former tournament professionals.

• Challenges, short-set matches, fitness, and conditioning drills for a fun, competitive atmosphere.

• Build confidence and tennis abilities.

• Post-Camp Development: Skills and insights for ongoing improvement.

• Takeaways: Coaching review, certificate, and lasting friendships.

• Personal Growth: Enhanced maturity, confidence, and cultural understanding.

• 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, games & workshops

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

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

• On-site accommodation

• Maximum 1 to 6 coach to player ratio

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions to famous cities and landmarks

• Evening activities program & players’ lounge

• Exclusive gift pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• English report to take home (If Tennis+English program is selected)

• 24/7 welfare support staff

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