Nike Basketball Summer Camp Bradfield College

Total Basketball

• Age - from 13 to 17 years,
• The duration of training is 6 or 13 days.

The summer course, dedicated to the development of basketball skills, is available for children from 13 to 17 years old and divides students into teams: women's and men's. This approach allows learning to be comfortable and gradual. Some games and workouts are co-operated, giving students the opportunity to support each other.

The program implies a fairly intensive pace of improvement of gaming skills, includes two or three workouts a day. Professional coaches, led by Eric Boateng, who represented the British team at the Olympic Games, create a motivating environment that allows students to practise technical skills with great success. In the classroom, children learn the basics of basketball: ball handling, shooting, defense and teamwork.

The coaching program is supported by regular seminars that touch on important topics in the life of each athlete: nutrition, recuperation, medical care, time management and many others.

As part of the course:

• Up to 26 hours of weekly training, coaching, games and workshops,
• On-site accommodation,
• Three meals a day and an evening snack,
• Excursions to famous cities and attractions,
• Evening program of activities on campus,
• Exclusive Nike Gift Set,
• Individual coaching review and certificate.

Basketball + English

• Age - from 13 to 17 years,
• The duration of training is 6 or 13 days.

The summer program, which combines the development of basketball skills and increasing the level of knowledge in English, is perfect for international students: they will get an exciting experience of living in one of the best colleges in the country, meet native speakers and representatives of other nationalities, learn how to play basketball and receive a certificate confirming their academic and sports progress.

The cost of the course includes:

• Up to 17 hours of weekly training, games and workshops,
• 13-14 hours per week of English classes,
• Accommodation in a boarding house and three meals a day with healthy snacks,
• Evening program of activities, field trips,
• Exclusive Nike Gift Set,
• Sports report and certificate of the English-language course.

The sports component of the program is daily training under the guidance of experienced specialists. Students will practice a 5x5 game, ball handling and throwing, defense and teamwork, attend seminars on nutrition, health and recovery.

The language component of the course is based on the CLIL approach used in prestigious schools in many countries. Students are divided into classes according to their age and initial knowledge, and then immersed in an English-speaking environment. In the classroom, students will learn general English and consider sports topics - both language areas will develop conversational skills, increase vocabulary and skills in reading, writing, grammar and listening comprehension.

Football with Chelsea FC

• Age - from 10 to 17 years,
• The duration of training is 6 nights or 13 days.

In collaboration with the world-famous brand Nike and its summer sports courses, Bradfield College offers several programs to develop, improve and achieve high results in football. On the college campus, the following are taught:

• Development Camps for boys 10-12 years old,
• Advanced Camps for boys from 13 to 17 years old,
• Performance Camps for teenagers from 15 to 17 years old.

Each program implies a certain level of skills in football. Trained by qualified coaches, professional athletes and coaches, students will learn the skills and techniques for each playing position, training weekly at the famous Chelsea FC centre in Cobham. The curriculum of future athletes contains up to 24 hours of training and up to 8 hours of sports seminars each week + campus recreational activities and excursions.

Students attend a series of interactive football workshops and restorative activities throughout their stay at camp. Seminars introduce them to the requirements for professional players, nutritional rules, team tactics and other important sports aspects. Recovery exercises such as yoga help players cope with the strain of training twice a day.

In addition to regular training, foreign students can add English lessons. In this case, their schedule will include a weekly 24 hours of training, up to 13 hours of language classes. Under the guidance of qualified teachers, students will improve their speaking, reading and writing skills, enrich their vocabulary and gain confidence in using the English language.

During their stay in the camp, students are accommodated in a comfortable residence, provided with three meals a day and round-the-clock support from specialists. The price already includes all the services necessary for comfort, including an entertaining extracurricular program.

Upon completion of the program, each graduate will receive personal reports from the football coach and, if English classes were attended, from the teacher.