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About Our Residential Camps
Residential Sports Camps
More than a camp – an unforgettable experience where your child grows in confidence, skills, and independence.
Exceptional Coaching & Athlete Development
Expert, DBS-checked coaches deliver high-quality technical, tactical, physical, and mental development programmes tailored to each age group.
Safe, Fun & Memorable Residential Experience
Fully supervised accommodation, structured training days, recovery sessions, and engaging evening activities ensure children feel supported, included, and excited throughout their stay.
Personal Development Beyond Sport
Camps build confidence, independence, resilience, teamwork, and lasting friendships – benefits that extend far beyond the pitch.
Our Enjoyment Guarantee
If your child doesn’t enjoy their first full day, you can collect them, and we’ll provide a full refund.
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FAQ’s
Various sports are offered, including rugby, cricket and hockey across multiple venues throughout the year. More sports to come.
We have boys and girls camps in every sport.
Camps are grouped by age and ability, usually catering to children aged approximately 9–15 years (specific age brackets may vary by camp).
Yes, our residential camps are suitable for all abilities, from beginners to experienced players, with coaching tailored to each player's individual needs.
Residential camps take place at reputable venues such as Embley School (Hampshire), Reed’s School (Surrey), Mill Hill School (London), and others across the UK. You can find all of our camps: https://lionssports.academy/page/residential-sports-camps
Yes - all camps provide 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral care with qualified staff.
All coaching staff are qualified and DBS-checked
Players stay in comfortable boarding rooms at the camp venue with various room configurations - you can request to room with friends
Please note: At Reed’s School Rugby Residentials, players stay in Vango Avington 500 tents.
- Sport specific qualified, DBS-checked coaching team
- Structured training sessions (technical, tactical, fitness)
- Three hot meals per day + snacks
- High-class facilities and recovery activities (e.g., swimming)
- Lions Sports Academy t-shirt
- Player feedback forms and camp awards
- Fun evening activities and social time
Yes! We are well versed in dealing with a variety of dietary requirements/allergies - please contact info@lionssports.academy so we can let the chef’s know.
We do our utmost to ensure all children can room with their friends - please let us know who you’d like to stay with by emailing: info@lionssports.academy
- Mobile phones are allowed at camp.
- Phones must be kept in dorms during the day and are not used during activities, coaching or meals.
- There is a set evening time each day for children to use phones to contact home.
- We encourage camp to be a chance to switch off, socialise and fully engage in sport and activities.
- There is a clear bedtime and lights-out time. No phone use is permitted after lights out.
- If a phone is used after lights out, it may be temporarily held by the Camp Lead for safekeeping. Parents will be informed.
- Children will still have an opportunity to contact home, and phones will be returned to parents at collection.
We appreciate parents’ support in helping children get the rest they need and enjoy the full camp experience.
Yes! Please register your child (https://lionssports.academy/register) and then email info@lionssports.academy to sort your payment plan
Yes - we offer a 10% discount for groups of four or more. Please email info@lionssports.academy to get your unique code
You can book online through our website: www.lionssports.academy/bookingpage
Full details of our cancellation and refund policy can be found on our website or by contacting info@lionssports.academy
We share lots of pics and videos throughout each camp so that you can see how much fun they are having.
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Proven Process
Our Proven Residential Camp Experience
Choose & Prepare
Parents select their camp and receive clear booking confirmation, followed by structured pre-camp communications. This includes schedules, kit lists, arrival details, and staff introductions so both parents and children know exactly what to expect.
From the moment you book, you feel informed and reassured.
Arrive & Settle
Children are welcomed through a calm, organised check-in process. Our team ensures every child feels noticed, supported, and settled quickly into their groups. We get them into the sporting activity and making friends quickly to help set them up for the rest of the camp.
We understand that being away from home can feel daunting for some – our coaches and pastoral staff are trained to support that transition with warmth, routine, and reassurance.
Train, Play & Thrive
Each day follows a carefully balanced structure:
- High-quality coaching and skill development
- Nutritious, well-timed meals
- Recovery and rest periods
- Social time with peers
- Fun, supervised evening activities
This rhythm ensures children are active without being overwhelmed, challenged without being exhausted, and supported throughout the day.
Every child is fed, hydrated, supervised, and cared for – all they need to do is turn up and enjoy the experience.
Staying Connected During Camp
Phones are welcome but kept in dorms during the daytime. We encourage children to treat camp as time away to reset, build independence, and fully engage with the experience. There are appropriate opportunities to contact home if needed, supporting both wellbeing and personal growth.
If your child doesn’t own a phone. Their are opportunities to call home from the Camp leads phone. All they need to do is ask and we will make sure you are connected.
Review & Stay Connected Post Camp
Parents receive post-camp feedback, photos, and highlights celebrating progress and achievements. Families are also given early access to future camps across the UK, keeping children connected to a community they’ve become part of.
Testimonial
What Our Parents Say
My son really enjoyed his time at the Rugby Residential at Stamford School. Staurt and the team were fantastic.
Magnus had an amazing time. He appreciated the intensity of the rugby, which was a slight shock but really motivated him, he liked the other kids and the camaraderie, and the food was brilliant (he is coeliac so this was a massive plus because often GF food is rubbish). He came home super tired but after that cleared, was very enthusiastic about rugby.
Both of my boys took part in the camp and they thoroughly enjoyed it. From the training to the food and after rugby activities, the boys only had great words to say
My daughter really enjoyed it, well structured and organised.
This was my daughters first time attending a camp and being away from home, she’s only 9 so was a little nervous as she didn’t know anyone but messaged home the first night to say she had made a few friends, she sent lots of photos of her meals to make her brother jealous and told us she had a great time when we collected her on day three. She loved meeting the players and hopes that she’ll be visiting one of your camps as a player when she’s older. She also wants to come back next year
My son had an excellent time - the camp was well ran and boys felt safe and happy
Really well planned, well delivered, "celebrity guest" lived up to expectations, caring staff.
My daughter had a great time at rugby camp, she made some great friends, the food was good and even enjoyed sleeping in the tents ! The length of time for the camp seemed to be perfect, she thoroughly enjoyed it, but glad to get back in her own bed after the 3 days !
This is the second year Stanley has attended a Lions camp. He says these camps are amazing. very well organised with loads of rugby and other sports. Food is also great. In Stanley's words 'the best camp ever'!
My son had a brilliant time, gained confidence in being away from home and came home happy, with all his belongings and in one piece!
Brilliant camp- Jack enjoyed his residential. a great way to get ready for a new season of rugby and this camp offers much that no other does. Special thanks to Ugo for a real "cherry on he cake" moment!
My son loves this camp. This was his second year and he has been looking forward to it all Summer. The quality of coaching is excellent and the food is fabulous too!
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