Young Athlete Camp: Residential Summer Camp for Aspiring Athletes

While the primary focus is on running, YAC emphasises a comprehensive and wel-rounded approach, ensuring participants grasp the importance of mental wellbeing, injury prevention, and nutrition. Additionally, athletes engage in various fun team games and challenges, ensuring a balanced camp experience.

Students will be accommodated in YAC dorms, with full board including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Choose this course if your child is an aspiring young athlete seeking to improve performance and embrace a healthy lifestyle. The Young Athlete Camp offers a comprehensive agenda including training advice, group runs, nutritional guidance, and social activities, all aimed at fostering self-confidence, physical skills, and long-term healthy habits in a fun and supportive environment.

The Young Athlete Camp (YAC) has been an esteemed institution for a decade, with a commendable track record of hosting their events at renowned schools like Wellington College and Harrow School. Over the span of these years, they have successfully served almost a thousand children, ensuring they not only have fun but also acquire significant knowledge and skills.

The leadership of YAC consists of Kerry Newell and Richard Coates. Kerry is proficient in coaching young runners and has accumulated a wealth of experience over the years. Similarly, Richard has contributed his expertise to the athletic community both in London and beyond.

Both have children who are highly active in sports, which amplifies their understanding of parents’ expectations. Assisting them is Josh, another integral member of the team with a deep understanding of sports and coaching. YAC’s primary mission is to ensure children enjoy themselves, gain insights about running, and impart lifelong healthy habits.

Students will be accommodated in YAC dorms, with full board including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

About

Covering 150 acres, situated in the Garden of England, Tonbridge School is just perfect. The summer school student is in the most beautiful rural setting and a stone's throw from London. The school has extensive sports facilities including multiple playing fields, a sports complex with indoor courts for basketball, squash, and badminton, a swimming pool, gymnasiums, and a boathouse for rowing. The summer student can also enjoy a Performing Arts Centre with theatres, music rooms, practice spaces, and studios for drama, music, and dance performances. There are also libraries and Science Laboratories. Summertime outdoor areas include gardens, and courtyards for relaxation, socializing, and recreational activities.

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Provider does offer pick up services

Self Travel

To reach Tonbridge School in Kent, England, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is approximately a 40-minute drive away, or to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is about a 1.5-hour drive away. From either airport, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation to reach the school. Alternatively, take a train to Tonbridge Railway Station, which is a short walk from the school. By road, Tonbridge is easily accessible via the A21 road.

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